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At 15 had spinal mennigitis. i could not stand in place due to my back. uro gyn repair in 2009 was done. fell in 2010 + can't stand for 2 min. cause?
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Spinal cord injury?: Past history of spinal meningitis can cause paralysis of the lower extremities. Low back injury involving spinal cord or disc rupture can also do the same complication to the lower extremities.
Answered 12/20/2012
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