Is extreme weakness a symptom of depression? Posted: 08-02-06 14:27pm
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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Depression Answer A1312 Posted: 08-04-06 02:35am
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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