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What Causes Sudden Extreme Weakness In Legs?

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Posted on Thu, 28 May 2015
Question: Twice, in the last week, I have been just fine one minute and while walking have had sudden extreme weakness in both of my legs--no pain just a funny feeling and weakness. Both times I was near a place to sit down and did so. It took several minutes to recover--5-10--and the it passes. There was no warning either time.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (13 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Can be due to dehydration.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The feeling of extreme leg weakness is likely to be due to dehydration. This can be aggravated by an electrolyte imbalance.
It is best to have plenty of fluids orally - preferably electrolyte rich fluids like Garotade or fresh fruit juices after a heavy exercise.
In case the episodes are recurrent then do consult a physician for a few blood tests.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
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What Causes Sudden Extreme Weakness In Legs?

Brief Answer: Can be due to dehydration. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for posting your query. The feeling of extreme leg weakness is likely to be due to dehydration. This can be aggravated by an electrolyte imbalance. It is best to have plenty of fluids orally - preferably electrolyte rich fluids like Garotade or fresh fruit juices after a heavy exercise. In case the episodes are recurrent then do consult a physician for a few blood tests. I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health. Regards. Dr. Praveen Tayal. For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal