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A family member had kidney disease and lost movement of their legs. why does this happen?
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Other cause: Renal disease alone would not be expected to cause the loss of function in the lower extremities.
Answered 1/1/2015
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Kidney disease: The primary reason for the kidney disease itself the reason for the leg weakness also. Leg weakness could be from a different cause is a possibility also.
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