Left side weaker than the right side

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I'm having this strange problem. My left side is much weaker than my right side. While my right leg is perfect, my left leg feels comparatively weaker, meaning that I don't feel like putting my left leg on the ground, and feel like having a constant weight being applied on it. Don't feel numbness of any sort. Similarly, while I can lift weights easily with my right hand, it becomes comparatively difficult to do it with my left hand. Any reason or solution to it?

When do you feel this in your leg? Always or only during workouts? — Baarn, Oct 10 '12 at 16:43
Mainly during going to sleep, waking up, or when sitting idle. During workouts I get a tired feeling in my left leg but not in the right, at least not as much as in the left one. — Ayush Khemka, Oct 10 '12 at 16:46
I'd lean towards possibly a nerve problem, which puts this in recommending you see a doctor territory. — Robin Ashe, Oct 10 '12 at 17:50

score 3 · Accepted Answer · answered Oct 12 '12 at 22:58

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As recommended, See a neurologist and an orthopedist. I face this issue with my legs because one is slightly shorter than the other. In your case, the imbalance may be full body.

answered Oct 12 '12 at 22:58

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score 0 · Answer 2 · answered Oct 18 '12 at 12:49

You can also go see a vascular specialist. Peripheral Artery Disease can cause those symptoms; but, so can many other things. Our facility performs free screenings for PAD. Look and see if there is someplace you can get a free screening before seeking other medical help. If for no other reason, than to rule out something like PAD.

Left side weaker than the right side

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