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What Causes Weakness In The Lower Body?
I am 84 years old and was diagnosed as having had polio when I was not walking after age 18 mos. No illness presented before 18 mos. Two tendon transplants at ages 4 years and 10 in left lower leg. Good results, Last 6 mos I have experienced 1) loss of lower body strength, 2) atrophy of left leg lower muscles. Your suggestions/questions. Thank you! Bill Warren
Thu, 28 Jun 2018
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In case of polio the best option is physiotherapy atrophy can only be prevented with the help of physiotherapy, along with this vitamin supplement may helps a lot, it is almost a years gone nothing more can be done now but you can keep yourself active, you need not worry.
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In case of polio the best option is physiotherapy atrophy can only be prevented with the help of physiotherapy, along with this vitamin supplement may helps a lot, it is almost a years gone nothing more can be done now but you can keep yourself active, you need not worry.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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