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Heavy head/ base of head back of neck discomfort/ weakness in arms/ lower back discomfort/ lower legs weakness. what could this be?

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Dr. Stephen Cohen answered

Need evaluation: Those are alot of neurologic symptoms. Differential diagnosis range from cervical myelopathy to fibromyalgia. Highly suggest a prompt neurologic evaluation.

Dr Weston and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/24/2015

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Dr. Ari Ben-Yishay answered

A lot of things: Those symptoms are worrisome. See an orthopaedist or neuorologist immediately. May be spinal cord compression in your neck. Get examined quickly.

Answered 3/20/2013

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A member asked:

Heavy head/ base of head back of neck discomfort/ weakness in arms/ lower back discomfort/ lower legs weakness. what could this be?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Stephen Cohen answered

Dr Weston and another doctor agreed

Dr. Ari Ben-Yishay answered

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