What Causes Weakness And Numbness In Both Lower Legs?

Posted on Tue, 29 Apr 2014

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For Dr .Eris Ranxha
I have weakness and mumness in both lower legs and feet,alcohol may have being the problem which I have stop years ago,I have seen two nephrologist either was helpful nor is the medications that I'm takeing

Answered by Dr. Eris Ranxha (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Increase dose of gabapentin

Detailed Answer:
Dear
It is necessary to increase the dose of gabapentin it can goes till 1200mg per day
Discuss with your neurologist the possibility of starting ipidacrinum.
I know it's a difficult situation but there is still hope because there are a lot of other medications which can help you.
Try first increasing the dose of gabapentin and start ipidacrinum.
Hope my answer with help you
Wish you all the best
Regards
Dr Eris Ranxha
Neurologist

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