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Q: Is extreme weakness a symptom of depression?

asked by: DoctorQuestion on 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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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD

replied on August 4th, 2006

Depression Answer A1312

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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