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Right sided arm/leg weakness went away now left sided same places. sometimes both sides. worried its als or cancer deal with anxiety and hypertension.

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
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Pathology 50 years experience
Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated.
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