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What Causes Leg Weakness When Diagnosed With Scoliosis?

Well I have gone to my family doctor and am low on Potassium and Electrolytes so been taking Potassium vitamins or supplements drinking Gatorade. I have scoliosis which is getting worse it seems every day. Right now I am wondering if I have arthritis in my hips--the worst thing is both my legs don t seem to have muscle strength. My knees have collapsed on me a few times hard time standing from a sitting position-- eating habits need to be worked on--- trying to figure out what it could maybe be - thought maybe a pinched nerve my feet are pretty much numb most of the time
Tue, 25 Sep 2018
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Hi,

It could be due to nerve impingement by malformed vertebrae.

Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Leg Weakness When Diagnosed With Scoliosis?

Hi, It could be due to nerve impingement by malformed vertebrae. Consult a neurosurgeon and he will direct you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician