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Almost bedridden well over a year. i do sit up a couple hours a day and try to walk a few times. got dr appt today, but feels like i'm going to fall?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

That's probably: because your leg muscles are weakened from being bedridden. Sounds like you need physical therapy.

Answered 5/4/2016

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A member asked:

Almost bedridden well over a year. i do sit up a couple hours a day and try to walk a few times. got dr appt today, but feels like i'm going to fall?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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