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Hi. I m an avid runner who ran 2 marathons this summer (3 weeks apart). I began training for another marathon a couple of months ago but stopped because I was tired of running so much. For the last couple of weeks I ve noticed a one of my legs giving out or losing stride/gait after about 5 miles. After that point I cant keep my form because my leg won t cooperate. It always starts with the right leg and then sometimes they both won t cooperate. While I was training I wasn t having this problem and now it happens whenever I run more than 4 miles or try any speed work.
We have to rule out possible neurological causes like peripheral neuropathy. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause.
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Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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Hello, We have to rule out possible neurological causes like peripheral neuropathy. Consult a neurologist and get evaluated. Detailed evaluation is required to find out the exact cause. Hope I have answered your queries. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician