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What Causes Weakness In The Legs?
I am a 74 year old male that has been diagnosed with MD 3 years ago. My legs are getting weak and I find walking with a cane helps. My question is can I do anything to slow, stop, or reverse the affects of this? Is there any medications that can help? I can still walk but it is difficult. Thanks
Mon, 24 Sep 2018
Hi,
Sorry about your health condition for both muscles dystrophy and motor neurone disease there's is no specific treatment.
Supportive care, behavioral and occupational therapy are useful.
You have to check for regular ECG, echocardiography and respiratory muscles strength by spirometry useful.
Please consult your treating doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
Sorry about your health condition for both muscles dystrophy and motor neurone disease there's is no specific treatment.
Supportive care, behavioral and occupational therapy are useful.
You have to check for regular ECG, echocardiography and respiratory muscles strength by spirometry useful.
Please consult your treating doctor, he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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