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What Causes Difficulty While Walking And Heavy Feeling In The Right Foot?

I am female. Age 80. I have been having difficulty walking for many months. Today my right foot feels heavy. I do yoga classes. 1 hour and half twice weekly. I still do the downward facing dog, the camel and can easily touch the floor and bend over. (Am claustrophobic--no MRI). Graves' disease since 1994, had RAI, see endocrinologist every six months. B.P controlled. Weight 105.
Tue, 30 May 2017
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Orthopaedic Surgeon,  's  Response
Hello,
I am Dr. Selmani and I read carefully your history and complains.
From what you explain it looks like you have some sort of nerve problems that may cause weakens on your leg muscle and balance.Even though you are active physically and work out still you have some problem.
This nerve problem of your right foot can have the origin either from the brain or from lower back spine, so I would recommend you to see the neurology specialist.
Even though you are claustrophobic and can not do MRI or CT scan still the neurology specialist can evaluate you muscle strength , sensation and reflexes and balance to find the problem and treated.
I wish you quick recovery.
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What Causes Difficulty While Walking And Heavy Feeling In The Right Foot?

Hello, I am Dr. Selmani and I read carefully your history and complains. From what you explain it looks like you have some sort of nerve problems that may cause weakens on your leg muscle and balance.Even though you are active physically and work out still you have some problem. This nerve problem of your right foot can have the origin either from the brain or from lower back spine, so I would recommend you to see the neurology specialist. Even though you are claustrophobic and can not do MRI or CT scan still the neurology specialist can evaluate you muscle strength , sensation and reflexes and balance to find the problem and treated. I wish you quick recovery.