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I have excessive weakness in my legs if i sit for a long period i have to have help getting up and i even have the same problem with my arms and hands. my doctor has treated me with elavil (amitriptyline) and effox and no help

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Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

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It : It sounds as if you have issues with neuropathy and perhaps painful at that. Are you saying you have carpal tunnel too. Often symptoms overlap.

Answered 1/28/2020

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A member asked:

I have excessive weakness in my legs if i sit for a long period i have to have help getting up and i even have the same problem with my arms and hands. my doctor has treated me with elavil (amitriptyline) and effox and no help

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeffrey Wint answered

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