What Causes Weakness, Light-headedness Along With Pins And Needles In My Legs?

Posted on Tue, 17 Jan 2017

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Question : Hi this morning I felt light headed but able to think straight and I felt pins and needles in my legs and they felt weaker at the time but I was not restricted in my movement when I was walking

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Could be transient Ischemic attack

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
I think what you suffered today is called Transient Ischemic Attack . in which there is transient Ischemia in brain causing these symptoms.
However all Tests done in this period including MRI brain may be normal.
You should undergo a medical check up to find out about any disease.
The other possibility is Cervical Spondylosis with Ischemic syndrome. I suggest you get x rays of the neck to r/o Cervical Spondylosis , the main treatment in this case would be Isometric Neck Exercises.
Hope for all the best

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