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Suggest Treatment For Walking Issues Along With Tingling And Weakness

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Question : I have been diagnosed with cramp fascillation (sp?) syndrome and also have type 2 diabetes. Tonight, I am having trouble walking or bearing weight on my right leg as it is numb/tingling and very weak. I'm not sure if I should go into the ER or what. I've fallen twice.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Abhay A Mali (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Go to ER.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your question.
Noted your concern.

Sudden weakness in one leg denote monoparesis.
It require immediate neurological evaluation.
There may be possibility of nerve compression or spine problem.
Depending upon clinical examination there may be need for MRI of spine.

Hope this helps you.

Regards,
Dr. Abhay Mali.
Diabetologist.
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Suggest Treatment For Walking Issues Along With Tingling And Weakness

Brief Answer: Go to ER. Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your question. Noted your concern. Sudden weakness in one leg denote monoparesis. It require immediate neurological evaluation. There may be possibility of nerve compression or spine problem. Depending upon clinical examination there may be need for MRI of spine. Hope this helps you. Regards, Dr. Abhay Mali. Diabetologist.