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What is the bame of the medical condition in which one suddenly have total muscle weakness from fingers to toes?
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Several things: Could be a stroke, ms, back and neck injury.
Answered 4/7/2013
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Neurological: Usually a neurologic event is the cause. Your doctor needs to know about this immediately, and also have a nuerologist evaluate as well.
Answered 9/21/2013
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