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What Causes Weakness In The Left Leg?
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Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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Mon, 7 Aug 2017
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Question : Hi, sympton came suddenly upon waking Thursday am. Leg weakness in left leg. Put ice pack but not much
impact. Much better today, can walk easily today but still experiencing pain. I have done a yrly check @Mayo w/my Cardiologist but not since 2015. HAve high blood pressure & cholesterol. 80 yrs of age.
impact. Much better today, can walk easily today but still experiencing pain. I have done a yrly check @Mayo w/my Cardiologist but not since 2015. HAve high blood pressure & cholesterol. 80 yrs of age.
Brief Answer:
Needs work up and management
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and I understand your concern. weakness in left leg with history of high blood pressure and cholesterol and use of medication like statins at age of 80 could be age related asthenia, a side effect of these medicines specially statins causing this myalgias etc. It could be TIA ( Transient ischemic attack) as weakness in limbs on one side could be a ministroke. You did not have your check up in last two years. so i would suggest visit local hospital and let them run some labs and tests to find out the status and then manage accordingly.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
Needs work up and management
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for asking
I read your question and I understand your concern. weakness in left leg with history of high blood pressure and cholesterol and use of medication like statins at age of 80 could be age related asthenia, a side effect of these medicines specially statins causing this myalgias etc. It could be TIA ( Transient ischemic attack) as weakness in limbs on one side could be a ministroke. You did not have your check up in last two years. so i would suggest visit local hospital and let them run some labs and tests to find out the status and then manage accordingly.
I hope it helps. Take good care of yourself and don't forget to close the discussion please.
Regards
Khan
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