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What Causes Weakness In The Torso And Legs?

During the last year I have experienced loss of strenght in lifting my torso off a level service and the flexibility in both legs. Simple tasks like putting on socks and shoes, getting up from an upholstered chair, and getting in and out of an automobile require an effort. I have deteriorated from an extremely active do-it-your-selfer to someone with limited physical capabilities.
Thu, 30 Aug 2018
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Hi,

You should keep yourself well hydrated & away from too much stress/anxiety. Electrolyte balance of your body is important, a deficiency of potassium(hypokalemia) or a deficiency of sodium(hyponatremia) may cause the symptoms that you are experiencing.

However, there can be other factors like peripheral neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, GBS, thyroid dysfunction, developing RA, DM, Hypercalcaemia, etc which may cause the connection between your brain, nervous system or muscle get affected by some developing pathology. T

This causes muscular weakness. Get a general health check-up, get physically examined & get all the necessary investigations done. Your treatment will depend upon your investigation reports. Take sufficient sleep & maintain a healthy lifestyle.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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What Causes Weakness In The Torso And Legs?

Hi, You should keep yourself well hydrated & away from too much stress/anxiety. Electrolyte balance of your body is important, a deficiency of potassium(hypokalemia) or a deficiency of sodium(hyponatremia) may cause the symptoms that you are experiencing. However, there can be other factors like peripheral neuropathy, chronic fatigue syndrome, GBS, thyroid dysfunction, developing RA, DM, Hypercalcaemia, etc which may cause the connection between your brain, nervous system or muscle get affected by some developing pathology. T This causes muscular weakness. Get a general health check-up, get physically examined & get all the necessary investigations done. Your treatment will depend upon your investigation reports. Take sufficient sleep & maintain a healthy lifestyle. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.