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What Causes Weakness And Imbalance In The Legs?

Good Morning Dr. & Thank you for being available I am a 73 yr old female fairly active I am not obese I am however diabetic and recently had a stent put in after what my Dr called ( this is the heart attack to have if you have to have one ) He said this can get better on its own but lately I have a lot of fatigue and I tire easily after the simplest activity, I have spoken briefly with Dr C Bott Silverman of the Cleveland Clinic, but I am very concerned and both of my legs feel very weal I cannoy balance and I am wondering if the leg weakness has anything to do with the heart ? Thank You Carol Jay from Elk Grove Vlg Il
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Weakness in the legs may be due to electrolyte imbalance or diabetic mono/polyneuropathy or spinal compression or age related muscle weakness etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Continue diabetic medication, do regular exercise and physiotherapy. If symptoms not improved please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

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What Causes Weakness And Imbalance In The Legs?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Weakness in the legs may be due to electrolyte imbalance or diabetic mono/polyneuropathy or spinal compression or age related muscle weakness etc. Until examination is done it is difficult to say what it is. Continue diabetic medication, do regular exercise and physiotherapy. If symptoms not improved please consult your neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.