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leg weakness

Hi Everyone.  I was wondering if it is common to have severe leg weakness with CM?  I have had leg stifnness, ie, scooting, dragging a leg, etc. off and on for several years now.  But, for the last few months I have been having this weakness in my legs that causes my whole body to feel weak.  I have a small syrinx that has developed since my appt. w/ Dr. Di in April, could that cause it?  I'm really hoping I don't have something else going on.

Thanks,

Becky
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Hi Becky...it is totally possible to hear a yes for both issues to cause part of these issues for u...yes chiari can cause leg weakness to a point of dragging the leg...Cmoeller had this issue.....and depending where the syrinx is, it is deff possible to cause this and similar leg issues.....

Did u have another MRI since April?.....

"selma"
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