Question 1

i have knee pain. i have muscle atrophy in my left leg from a ankle injury. and its my right knee it aches when i drive or workout any ideas?

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Compensation : Your symptoms are typical of compensation pain. Your right lower extremity is taking on most of the work, as your left side is unable to. 
Recommend therapy to strengthen the left side, and a clinical evaluation to determine why your right knee hurts. You may need an XRay or an MRI of your right knee. 
Please get an orthopedic consult ASAP. 
All the best.

Question 2

i have never been able to get a diagnosis in the last 35 yrs. as to why my left leg has atrophied and weakened and now seems to have spread upward to ?

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Hi!  I assume you: are interested in a second opinion of sorts.  Because we would need much more information than you are able to provide in 400 characters or less, you would need to set up a virtual consult with one of our physicians.  I wonder if polio was considered.    Dr. Anne

Question 3

m25. left leg has been feeling strange. not numb or tingly, just different than right. occasional twitches all over body. no clinical weakness that i can tell, noticed a sizeable indentation in my thigh that might be atrophy? see pic. scared of als

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Should Be Evaluated: This should be evaluated initially by your Primary Care Provider to obtain an appropriate medical history and baseline labratory tests.  There are many, many conditions which could account for your symptomatology and it is not necessarily representative of a serious medical condition such as ALS.  Make sure your diet is appropriate. Your PCP can refer you to an appropriate specialist if necessary.

Question 4

my daughter 4 yrs old still had muscle weakness, atrophy, hyperreflex, positive babinski reflex affected only left leg..?

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Neurologist: Not sure what workup has been done, and what diagnoses have been made, but i would highly suggest getting a neurologist involved to investigate. This constellation of symptoms suggests an issue at the spinal cord level, or a nerve degeneration issue, and requires immediate evaluation.

Question 5

ct aftr 18 mnths of tb meningitis shw diffuse atrophic changes in bilateral hemisphere wid large hypodensity in left internal capsule thn why she's facing spasm in her left leg if left brain effected?

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Brain Changes: you said there are changes in both sides of the brain.  Also not knowing the extent of the damage and if there is damage to the motor cortex or in the spinal cord it is impossible to answer your question completely.  You need to seek answers from your neurologist and a neuro radiologist who may be able to see more subtleties on an MRI of the brain and spinal cord.

Question 6

left leg always seems cold?

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Interesting: Trauma to a joint can make the whole leg cold.  You are a bit young to have a circulation problem.  If you have had trauma, or if the skin or nails change color, seek help and examination.

Question 7

what could be the cause of pain in my left leg only?

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More info needed: So many things can cause leg pain that more information is really needed to give you a good answer. Any redness-maybe infection; swelling-maybe bloodclot, or varicose veins; injury/trauma-maybe muscle or bone problem;warmth-maybe gout or other kind of arthritis. And i really haven't begun to list everything. So, if the pain is bad or limiting your function, be seen to get a better answer.Good luck.

Question 8

im having pain in my left leg like a pulling pain what could it be?

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Muscle cramp/strain : Your calf muscles (gastrocnemius and soleus) can become strained or partially torn from a single significant force/injury or from a cumulative effect from overuse. The muscles can cramp (contract), and feel tight. This would cause pain in the thicker area along the back of your leg. Rest, ice, ace wrap and decreased use should allow the tightness to subside. Stay hydrated to help prevent cramps.

Question 9

getting needles and pins in left leg?

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Radiculopathy: Do you have back pain and how long has it been going on for? It sounds like pain that occurs with a nerve injury. Need evaluation and detailed history

Question 10

what could be causing the pain in my left leg from my butt to my ankles?

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Sevderal things: This problem mandates a real-time (face-to-face) meeting with a doctor.  A history has to be taken along with a examination as well as labs and other tests.  Only after all this will your doctor be in a position to tell you what's wrong and what needs to be done to help you.

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I have knee pain. i have muscle atrophy in my left leg from a ankle injury. and its my right knee it aches when i drive or workout any ideas?

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I have never been able to get a diagnosis in the last 35 yrs. as to why my left leg has atrophied and weakened and now seems to have spread upward to ?

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M25. left leg has been feeling strange. not numb or tingly, just different than right. occasional twitches all over body. no clinical weakness that i can tell, noticed a sizeable indentation in my thigh that might be atrophy? see pic. scared of als

A member asked:

My daughter 4 yrs old still had muscle weakness, atrophy, hyperreflex, positive babinski reflex affected only left leg..?

A member asked:

Ct aftr 18 mnths of tb meningitis shw diffuse atrophic changes in bilateral hemisphere wid large hypodensity in left internal capsule thn why she's facing spasm in her left leg if left brain effected?

A member asked:

Left leg always seems cold?

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What could be the cause of pain in my left leg only?

A member asked:

Im having pain in my left leg like a pulling pain what could it be?

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Getting needles and pins in left leg?

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What could be causing the pain in my left leg from my butt to my ankles?

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