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August 2nd, 2006
Is extreme weakness a symptom of depression? My legs feel like jello. The dr is doing many tests to rule out any other problems, but feels depression is the cause.


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Yes, extreme weakness can be a symptom of depression. During depression, however, weakness is caused not by a muscle or nerve disorder but by a lack of will. You should also keep in mind that you are very much over the ideal weight for a woman of your age; the legs may be overburdened to carry such a weight.
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