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What Causes Difficulty In Moving The Legs?

I have an unusual but strong and pronounced symptom, that came on suddenly with no apparent cause. My legs are feeling extremely heavy, difficult to lift or move. I am using a walker, would drag my feet and lose balance and stumble and fall without it. No other symptoms, except perhaps tactile clumsiness, which I ve noticed to a slight degree before.
Tue, 14 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, we should definitely rule out brain stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in your case.
So immediately consult neurologist and get done clinical examination of legs and MRI brain.
You may need anti platelet and anticoagulants along with strocit (neuroprotective) drugs.
So don't wait at home. Consult doctor and discuss all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Difficulty In Moving The Legs?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, we should definitely rule out brain stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) in your case. So immediately consult neurologist and get done clinical examination of legs and MRI brain. You may need anti platelet and anticoagulants along with strocit (neuroprotective) drugs. So don t wait at home. Consult doctor and discuss all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.