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I have severe weak legs and dizziness when i stand, its getting worse now lasting 5 to 10 minutes, been to the er.they found no cause. had cushings urine collection test it came out normal. im scared?

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Dr. Peter Kurzweil answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Further w/u needed.: If the emergency room physician and the testing done did not lead to an emergency situation, that is good. However, severe leg weakness and dizziness fall within the field of neurology. I suggest you first be evaluated by a general internist, who will take a full history, do a brief neurologic exam, and order appropriate tests; or he may want a neurologist to work this up more definitively.

Answered 9/4/2013

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Dr. Hashmat Rajput answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Dizziness& weakness: Both effexor (venlafaxine)(antidepressant)& lamictal(anti seizure) cause dizziness, unsteady gait& weakness. Effexor (venlafaxine) you should take with food. Lying, sitting & standing dizziness is with effexor (venlafaxine).Ntg also lowers bp. Discuss with your doc to change meds. If persists then brain mri, spinaltap, nerve conduction study, adrenal test& see a neurologist. Thanks.

Answered 10/14/2014

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