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What Causes Weakness In Lower Leg?

I have developed weakness in my lower legs. I can hardly get up out of a chair. I take atorvastatin along with serveral other meds. Revlimid for a blood cancer was added about 6 months ago. I take metformin ER, clopidogrel, and once a week I take 40mg of Dexamethasone
Mon, 5 Jan 2015
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Dear I can understand your concern and I am very sorry for your problems .
As you have mentioned there are many reasons for weakness of both lower limbs.
First we have to assess whether it's a part of generalised weakness or its only confined to lower limb.
2.we need to determine whether your weakness is because of muscle weakness or its related to nerve and spinal cord .
3.we need to find out whether it is because of drugs you are taking such as atorvastatin or steroids .
So to confirm the diagnosis we need complete history and examination .
In my opinion you should consult your doctor for this.
Hop this will help you dear..
Thanks for contacting HCM .
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What Causes Weakness In Lower Leg?

Dear I can understand your concern and I am very sorry for your problems . As you have mentioned there are many reasons for weakness of both lower limbs. First we have to assess whether it s a part of generalised weakness or its only confined to lower limb. 2.we need to determine whether your weakness is because of muscle weakness or its related to nerve and spinal cord . 3.we need to find out whether it is because of drugs you are taking such as atorvastatin or steroids . So to confirm the diagnosis we need complete history and examination . In my opinion you should consult your doctor for this. Hop this will help you dear.. Thanks for contacting HCM .