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For over a year, my right leg takes 75% of my weight. my left thigh gets pretty shaky if i try to distribute equal weight. hip & knee pain later. why?

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Dr. John Goldman answered

Muscle wasting?: My first thought is that you have a muscle imbalance, and weaker muscles on the left side. Need to ask your physician to have you checked for this.

Answered 10/18/2016

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A member asked:

For over a year, my right leg takes 75% of my weight. my left thigh gets pretty shaky if i try to distribute equal weight. hip & knee pain later. why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. John Goldman answered

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