A 63-year-old male asked:

What would cause foot drop followed by weakness in the same leg, followed by weakness in arm on same side followed by muscle twitching (whole body)?

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Dr. Marybeth Craneanswered

Podiatry 29 years experience

Neurologist needed: Wow! immediate neurology consult needed. Spinal cord or central nervous system issue since both legs and arms affected.

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