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What Causes Weakness In Legs Of An Epilepsy Patient?

Hi My mother has sudden loss of both legs and falls - with no prior warning. She always hits her head. When she gets up, she feels dizzy, a little confused about how she fell and says she sees black. Currently, my mother has been diagnosed as having: depression, migraines, mild epilepsy. She also has a benign cyst in the brain and does very little physical movement on a daily basis. Doctors have been unable to determine the cause of her falls, but they are getting more frequent. Any advice would be appreciated.
Fri, 5 Oct 2018
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Hi,

Consult a neurologist and get evaluated.

We have to rule out conditions like mini-stroke and TIA which can cause similar symptoms.

An MRI scan may be required for further assessment.

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 Weakness In Legs Of An Epilepsy Patient?

Hi, Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. We have to rule out conditions like mini-stroke and TIA which can cause similar symptoms. An MRI scan may be required for further assessment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician