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I am in cardiac rehab, but i had 2 mild strokes several years ago with left side weakness. why does it feel like my leg is getting weaker 2 days latr?

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Hard to tell: Fatigue and exhaustion could be a possibility.

Answered 12/27/2013

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If all your: Follow up studies(ecg, echo, carotid doppler etc) are normal, perhaps your overdoing it ;'need a less strenuous rehab program? Ck with your pcp.

Answered 12/27/2013

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