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What does it mean if the doctor diagonosed paraparesis?

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Usually: Both legs are too weak to stand or walk, indicating most likely a spinal cord issue. The tone and function of sphincters may be affected. Paraplegia means absolute lack of tone, sometimes the next step.

Answered 8/12/2012

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