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What can cause bi lateral generalised leg weakness with difficulty to step up without grabbing pain in top of leg . r worse and calf mus hurts ?

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Get evaluated.: Please see your doctor about this. Unless you are having other symptoms you haven't mentioned, i wonder if you are having a nerve impingement in your lower spine area. Your doctor will likely perform a neurologic screening exam, and possibly recommend a ct or MRI to rule out spinal stenosis or other nerve impingement problems. You need to be seen about this. Good luck. Lgromkomd.

Answered 3/20/2018

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