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What Causes Weak Legs With History Of Foot Surgery?
Question: In the last few days, my legs have become very weak and I feel like they can't support me. I'm 71 years old, healthy except I had foot surgery 3 months ago which is pretty much healed. I've fallen twice this week. Should I see my doctor?
Brief Answer:
I want little detail about your condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
I have read about your illness and I will try to help you. But before that I want to know about your illness in detail. Please answer these questions.
1. Are you able to stand and walk?
2. Are you having tremors?
3. Does slipper come out of your foot ?
4. Are you taking any medicine for long time like For blood pressure?
Please send me answers of these questions. This will help me in giving you precise opinion.
Thanks.
I want little detail about your condition
Detailed Answer:
Hello Madam,
I have read about your illness and I will try to help you. But before that I want to know about your illness in detail. Please answer these questions.
1. Are you able to stand and walk?
2. Are you having tremors?
3. Does slipper come out of your foot ?
4. Are you taking any medicine for long time like For blood pressure?
Please send me answers of these questions. This will help me in giving you precise opinion.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
1. Yes
2. NO
3. No
4. Yes, but no blood pressure medicine. I've been taking Topamax, fluorextine, muscles relaxers for several years.
2. NO
3. No
4. Yes, but no blood pressure medicine. I've been taking Topamax, fluorextine, muscles relaxers for several years.
Brief Answer:
Topamax can cause such symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
After reading your answers I believe that following may be the reason of your weakness.
1. Topamax taken for long time can cause drowsiness.
2. It can be a brain issue, as you said that you had fallen also, it means there is loss of coordination.
3. It can be generalise weakness due to low salt, calcium and vitamin B 12.
I would recommend you to show it to doctor and get your clinical checkup. He may change your doses of Topamax. Also you should take glucose and salt in water, it will improve your energy level. You can also take calcium and vitamin d if your doctor allows.
I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions. Thanks and take care.
Topamax can cause such symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
After reading your answers I believe that following may be the reason of your weakness.
1. Topamax taken for long time can cause drowsiness.
2. It can be a brain issue, as you said that you had fallen also, it means there is loss of coordination.
3. It can be generalise weakness due to low salt, calcium and vitamin B 12.
I would recommend you to show it to doctor and get your clinical checkup. He may change your doses of Topamax. Also you should take glucose and salt in water, it will improve your energy level. You can also take calcium and vitamin d if your doctor allows.
I hope this answer will help you. Let me know if you want to ask any other questions. Thanks and take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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