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Unable to walk after having shingles in r knee am 83 hav damaged nerve time to heel?
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Sometimes,: Shingles can produce muscle weakness in the muscle inner acted by the nerve affected by shingles. It is called segmental zoster paresis and should improve with physical therapy. See your doctor.
Answered 12/10/2012
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