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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Dr. Andrew Rynne

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Exp 50 years

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Dr. Saisudha Kotla

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Dr. Dorina Gurabardhi

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Dr. Vaishalee Punj

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Sudden Weakness In Elderly

Premium Questions

Dr. Priyank Mody MD

My husband, 67 y/o has a sudden onset of heavy sweating, dizziness and weakness. He just had labs done: perfect. Any ideas? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Priyank Mody ( Cardiologist)
Dr.   Dariush Saghafi MD

i have sudden dizziness when change in position and weakness in my legs, This is new and sudden unset.I get dizzy if i roll over in bed. i am 68 femal with a past completed stroke... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Dariush Saghafi ( Neurologist)
Dr. Robert Galamaga MD

Hello, Doctor. Can a urinary tract infection in an elderly person caus muscle weakness all over the body? ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Robert Galamaga ( Oncologist)
Dr.  Rakesh Madhyastha MD

Possible causes for sudden onset of weakness in legs, unsteady gait , legs trembling in 92 yo elderly woman? Recent medical history: recovering from UTI onset ~2.5 weeks ago: Rx with Abx.... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha ( Nephrologist)
Dr. Praveen Tayal MD

yes, my wife of 54 had sudden severe pain in her arms, both, and weakness and pain up to her shoulder. she was over it in about 30 seconds to a minute. no history of health problems. now she... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Praveen Tayal ( Orthopaedic Surgeon)

Public Forum Discussions

Dr.   Munish Sood MD

My 82 year old wife is experiencing a sudden onset of dizziness , vomiting and weakness. Her temp seems to be normal to below normal. Is this likely to be the flu or should we be concerned about more ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Munish Sood ( Ayurveda Specialist)
Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal MD

80 yr old mom suddenly had chills, general weakness- had to sit down. Sister gave her a few grapes (thinking maybe blood sugar) took her home and fed her some chicken soup. Took her mother-in-laws blood ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. ARUNESH UPADHYAY MD

My 80 yr. old aunt has dementia.Her doctor has prescribed her Geodon 10mg every day. I have read the warnings from the fda about causing sudden death in elderly patients.What other medication would ... View answer

Answered by : Dr. ARUNESH UPADHYAY ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Pankaj Borade MD

I have an elderly friend who is experiencing a tightness/lump in her chest and at the same time weakness in her legs to the point that she must stop because she s having difficulty walking. She... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Pankaj Borade ( General & Family Physician)
Dr. Sadia Ghazal MD

[My 88 year old mother was eating Easter lunch, when she became very weak, overheated and had abdominal pain. She was too weak to walk out of dining room. After 3 hours of rest, she is feeling better, but tired. She has... View answer

Answered by : Dr. Sadia Ghazal ( Dentist)