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What Causes Sudden Weakness In Both Legs?
Twice now in the last couple months. I have had a sudden weakness in both legs. Was so severe, I had to sit down. The second time, I was at home, so went ahead and tried walking to my home from the yard and I did fine. Do you know what causes this? I am 62 yrs. old and in good health.
Fri, 10 Jan 2014
Hi there
Sudden weakness of such nature can be due to either :
1. A neurological disorder causing weakness in leg muscles
2. Elecrolyte imbalance in the body.
Kindly check if you are on some medication which could cause the problem .
Since it has occurred only twice I think the second cause is more likely.
Kindly get a serum electrolyte snd NCV ( nerve conduction velocity) of the legs
Start on some neurotropic like pregablin till then an drink plenty of water .
I hope my advice has helped .
Good luck .
Sudden weakness of such nature can be due to either :
1. A neurological disorder causing weakness in leg muscles
2. Elecrolyte imbalance in the body.
Kindly check if you are on some medication which could cause the problem .
Since it has occurred only twice I think the second cause is more likely.
Kindly get a serum electrolyte snd NCV ( nerve conduction velocity) of the legs
Start on some neurotropic like pregablin till then an drink plenty of water .
I hope my advice has helped .
Good luck .
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