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What Causes Lower Limb Paralysis In An Elderly Person?

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Posted on Thu, 7 May 2015
Question: Hi, My Granddaughter has lost all feeling & movement in her legs. Numerous test have shown no cause. She has had numerous undiagnosed symptons for the past 5 years including headaches with no relief, joint pain & swelling, neuropathy in feet since September of 2014. Had gallbladder removed in December of 2013. Was treated for Lyme Desease in 2012.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
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Hello
I have read your query.
I have sympathy for long duration disability of your granddaughter.
both lower limb paralysis could be due to spine diseases or cerebral disease.
I will advise you MRI spine and brain. .EMG NCV study will help in diagnosis.
Another possibility of multiple sclerosis can be considered.
you may consult neurologist for clinical examination and further investigation.
Physiotherapy is very important to avoid stiffness of lower limb muscle.
Many of my patients get relief with yoga and pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also start that.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
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What Causes Lower Limb Paralysis In An Elderly Person?

Brief Answer: explained below Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. I have sympathy for long duration disability of your granddaughter. both lower limb paralysis could be due to spine diseases or cerebral disease. I will advise you MRI spine and brain. .EMG NCV study will help in diagnosis. Another possibility of multiple sclerosis can be considered. you may consult neurologist for clinical examination and further investigation. Physiotherapy is very important to avoid stiffness of lower limb muscle. Many of my patients get relief with yoga and pranayama, and XXXXXXX XXXXXXX so you can also start that. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.