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A member asked:

Had right arm/leg weakness went away then left arm/leg. now left calf/right behind. just seems random i'm nervous about cancer or als.started week ago?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Arm/Leg Weakness: There are lots of possibilities, some more or less serious. Please visit your doctor. He/she will let you know what is going on and help give you peace of mind. Please do not avoid this out of fear. You will be glad you went to the doc. Peace and good health.

Dr Kuitems and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 4/8/2019

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See below: Your symptoms are not consistent with either ALS or cancer. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Get HPV vaccine

Dr Hegab and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/7/2019

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