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Sudden Feeling Of Falling Down While Walking, Having Weak Legs, Feel Lightheaded. Should I Be Concerned?

Hi I am 55 year old female. I can be walking and all the sudden feel as though I am going to fall, weak legs, can walk through parking lot until I run out of cars.. then I feel like my balance is gone. have stated walking and just have to stop and pray I don't fall. hold onto my husband when we are out. crazy lightheaded feelings. should I be concerned? Is this normal.. curbs are a killer!!
Sat, 9 Nov 2013
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Yes you should be worry about it, it may be sign of anything right from central nervous system to cardiac disease and need investigation like ct brain ekg these two tests are very necessary and has to be done as eraly as possible, take care of your self have good day.
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Sudden Feeling Of Falling Down While Walking, Having Weak Legs, Feel Lightheaded. Should I Be Concerned?

HI Thank for asking to HCM Yes you should be worry about it, it may be sign of anything right from central nervous system to cardiac disease and need investigation like ct brain ekg these two tests are very necessary and has to be done as eraly as possible, take care of your self have good day.