Question 1

1 year ago i felt horrible tension in my legs with pain in muscles& joints.later i was unable to walk with weakness in legs.vit.d3 was 6.is it a cause

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Severe vitamin d deficiency could cause symptoms you describe but other causes are more likely. Did you have your condition checked out when you were most symptomatic? This is the time for the most productive medical investigations. It may now be too late to find the cause if symptoms have resolved.

Question 2

suspected lupus in jan14 - can this be the reason for proximal weakness in both arms and legs, with the result, my leg 'gives way' when i walk?

Accepted Answer

Could be: There are many reasons for weaknes in legs and arms. From cervical spondylosis and pathologies to muscular and vascular conditiosns. You need to be check ou thoroughly.

Question 3

i have a strong weakness in my legs after a long walk, what can it be?

Accepted Answer

It could be.....: time to close your computer and get a comprehensive physical exam with emphasis on the circulatory and neurological systems. Cannot be diagnosed online.

Question 4

i have been having difficulty for over 2 years now walking / feeling generalized weakness in my legs & arms.  it started with off bruises on my legs, and they went away w/i 5 days.  i can't walk normally, and unusual gait. it's difficult to stand up?

Accepted Answer

Evaluation: An evaluation and imaging is a good starting point. An alternative is an urgent care center. A myopathy, spinal condition, and MS should be considered.

Question 5

have numb and weakness in right leg after diskcetomy in may can only walk using a walker had pt?

Accepted Answer

Sensory motor loss : Surgical side effects should not last this long. Either problem is independent of this surgery and just happen to be at post surgical period or related to problem for which surgery was done or surgery itself.  You should talk to your doctor who will have better understanding and may seek help from  neurologist and/or EMG.

Question 6

10 months left side arm leg weakness, numb, hard to walk,  now  it is getting better, numbness almost gone, no dr has answer to why it happen?

Accepted Answer

See neurologist!: You do not say what kind of docs you have seen and what sort of work-up you have had.  Have you had a MRI of your brain?  Have you seen a neurologist?  Please do both, if either have not been done.  If you have see a neurologist, and not gotten an answer that is clear to you, please get a second or even a third opinion. Glad this appears to be getting better.  Good luck!

Question 7

all of a sudden had muscle weakness in leg and can't walk/run/drive(6mnths) for long time.cpk is 184iu/l and sr cr which used to be 0.9 is now 1.2.

Accepted Answer

You need and exam: Clearly, something has changed in you at least with respect with the strength in one limb and since it hasn't gotten any better over a long period of time you should have it looked it by a doctor.  I am also concerned about the increased serum creatinine....but have you tried drinking water in generous amounts?  Sometimes, a person gets a bit dehyrated and those numbers bump a bit.

Question 8

i got legs weakness with spinetb. unable to walk&excercise.i am gaining weight as i was doing job on wheelchair.please suggest  me how to lose weight?

Accepted Answer

Wheelchair bound: If you are permanently wheel chair bound, you will have to make some changes in your diet to adjust to less exercise. By trial and error, you can figure out how many calories you can eat a day to not gain weight if you use a food diary. There are some exercises that can still burn calroies while seated. Talk to a physical therapist for suggestions.

Question 9

can you have weakness more in one leg making it hard to walk with rheumatoid flare and still feel pain and weakness while on prednisone for a few day?

Accepted Answer

Yes: These symptoms can be from RA .  The weakness can also be due to disk disease, a neck problem related to RA,  a pinched nerve,  as well as other causes.  Make sure you let your rheumatologist know the prednisone is not helping.

Question 10

i'd spina bifida, later 1y ago i have untethering due to swelling in the lower spine. from then i've leg weakness.age25 unable to walk,before able to.

Accepted Answer

Spina bifida: If you have progressive weakness and unable to walk after release of a tethered cord then return to see your neurosurgeon. There may be a new structural problem or you may need physical and occupational therapies to restore your ability to walk.

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What causes weakness in my legs when I walk

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1 year ago i felt horrible tension in my legs with pain in muscles& joints.later i was unable to walk with weakness in legs.vit.d3 was 6.is it a cause

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Suspected lupus in jan14 - can this be the reason for proximal weakness in both arms and legs, with the result, my leg 'gives way' when i walk?

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I have a strong weakness in my legs after a long walk, what can it be?

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I have been having difficulty for over 2 years now walking / feeling generalized weakness in my legs & arms. it started with off bruises on my legs, and they went away w/i 5 days. i can't walk normally, and unusual gait. it's difficult to stand up?

A member asked:

Have numb and weakness in right leg after diskcetomy in may can only walk using a walker had pt?

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10 months left side arm leg weakness, numb, hard to walk, now it is getting better, numbness almost gone, no dr has answer to why it happen?

A member asked:

All of a sudden had muscle weakness in leg and can't walk/run/drive(6mnths) for long time.cpk is 184iu/l and sr cr which used to be 0.9 is now 1.2.

A member asked:

I got legs weakness with spinetb. unable to walk&excercise.i am gaining weight as i was doing job on wheelchair.please suggest me how to lose weight?

A member asked:

Can you have weakness more in one leg making it hard to walk with rheumatoid flare and still feel pain and weakness while on prednisone for a few day?

A member asked:

I'd spina bifida, later 1y ago i have untethering due to swelling in the lower spine. from then i've leg weakness.age25 unable to walk,before able to.

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