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Is motor palsy common for shingles or is it something to worry about? i have shingles on my right and my leg is very very weak and tense
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No.: Shingles affects sensory nerves, not motor nerves, so should not directly cause muscle weakness. A visit to a neurologist might be a good idea.
Answered 2/23/2015
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Not common.: But motor neuropathy does occur from time to time. Would see neurologist to confirm.
Answered 2/23/2015
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