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This has happened four over the last two years. my husband's leg will go stiff, become very heavy, and he can barely walk. any ideas or suggestions?

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Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Stiff leg: I agree - soundslike TIA type occurence. See your neurologist or vascular doc - you might need a referral from primary care doc depending on how your insurance works

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

This has happened four over the last two years. my husband's leg will go stiff, become very heavy, and he can barely walk. any ideas or suggestions?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Inwood answered

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