Question 1

what could cause left arm and leg weakness?

Accepted Answer

Multiple things: If your left arm and leg are both weak, you can be having or have had a stroke.  Alternatively, brain tumors or seizures can lead to such weakness.  Furthermore, high neck problems (discs, tumors, fractures) that are asymmetric to the left can cause these problems also. These are just a few causes by the way.  See your md for a full workup.

Question 2

what can cause a false positive repetitive nerve stimulation test? i have symptoms of myasthenia gravis (arm and leg weakness, double vision). 1st was abnormal (decrement) 2nd was normal. is mg possib

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Many Possibilities: These issues are powerfully dependent on the situation and there are many variables; there is no way to provide an excellent answer, especially from a distance. Study: http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/bayes%27_theorem and http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/false_positive_paradox and http://en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/false_negative#type_ii_error for some understanding.

Question 3

mild decreased signal in nucleus pulposus and bulging in t6-7. t7-8, t8-9, and t9-t10. does this cause my arm and leg weakness and tingling?

Accepted Answer

T spine : Unusual  for bulging discs in thoracic area to produce leg numbness. Arm sxs can not be caused by thoracic spine discs issues as those nerves exit spinal cord above that level . Must look for other causes.

Question 4

what causes extreme fatigue, chronic bilateral arm and leg weakness with sudden onset, difficulty getting up from a sitting position and imbalance, tremors and jerking in left leg and hand, and stuttering. all of which can go away as fast as it comes?

Accepted Answer

: You need to see a neurologist for an evaluation, including a physical exam and diagnostic testing, to find out what the problem is so that it can be treated. This sounds like a neurologic issue so a neurologist is the best doctor to see to begin the process of diagnosing the issue. ANy medications you take also need to be reviewed for potential side effects. Good luck!

Question 5

been having tremors in hands and legs, mainly on right side. right side arm and leg weakness, muscle fasciculations all over my body. right side facial twitch, jerking limb movements, severe fatigue, eyes feel stiff. what could be the cause?

Accepted Answer

Tremors and Weakness: Please go to your emergency room or doctor ASAP.  There are lots of possibilities and the sooner your are treated the better.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

can a tear muscle in the back  cause arm and leg weakness muscle astropy and also abdominal weakness.and can mri find torn muscle and legaments.

Accepted Answer

A : torn muscle in back will not affect nerves supplying arms and legs.

Question 7

can i asked my naurologis for a full cervical to lumbar mri. i feel all of my arm and leg weakness are due to something in my neck or back pressure.

Accepted Answer

If you're neurologis: t feels it is indicated by exam, then it may be an MRI or other tests are needed. He/she went to school many years to get to be a neurologist, so trust in him/her.

Question 8

35 male eye twitching, dizziness, face numbness, arm and leg weakness & fatigue, tight muscles mri clear for ms what are other possibilities?

Accepted Answer

Asthenia: The other possibilities are anemia, thyroid problem , adrenal cause, connective tissue disease, vitamins, mineral deficiency &hypoglycemia. You have asthenia. The possibility of cancer and anorexia should be sought. Please see your doctor who knows you well.  Thanks.

Question 9

can my medicines atenolol 50 mg, amitriptyline 50mg, trazodone 25mg, and depakote 1000 mg cause arm and leg weakness?

Accepted Answer

They can - it depens (penicillamine): It depends on why you are taking these meds, what doses, and how quickly they each were added to your regimen.  Further - weakness means different things to different people, a further clarificationof weakness is needed before guessing/diagnosing whether your medicines are contributing to it.

Question 10

how long can stroke symptoms last? the past week and a half i've had tingling in my right arm and leg, some weakness in my right arm, tingling on my l

Accepted Answer

Follow up with neuro: This could be a lot of things, from recurrence to different type of stroke to electrolyte abnormalities. Impossible to answer this question. See your neurologist for a full eval, exam and possible MRI.

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What can cause a false positive repetitive nerve stimulation test? i have symptoms of myasthenia gravis (arm and leg weakness, double vision). 1st was abnormal (decrement) 2nd was normal. is mg possib

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Mild decreased signal in nucleus pulposus and bulging in t6-7. t7-8, t8-9, and t9-t10. does this cause my arm and leg weakness and tingling?

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What causes extreme fatigue, chronic bilateral arm and leg weakness with sudden onset, difficulty getting up from a sitting position and imbalance, tremors and jerking in left leg and hand, and stuttering. all of which can go away as fast as it comes?

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Been having tremors in hands and legs, mainly on right side. right side arm and leg weakness, muscle fasciculations all over my body. right side facial twitch, jerking limb movements, severe fatigue, eyes feel stiff. what could be the cause?

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Can a tear muscle in the back cause arm and leg weakness muscle astropy and also abdominal weakness.and can mri find torn muscle and legaments.

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Can i asked my naurologis for a full cervical to lumbar mri. i feel all of my arm and leg weakness are due to something in my neck or back pressure.

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35 male eye twitching, dizziness, face numbness, arm and leg weakness & fatigue, tight muscles mri clear for ms what are other possibilities?

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Can my medicines atenolol 50 mg, amitriptyline 50mg, trazodone 25mg, and depakote 1000 mg cause arm and leg weakness?

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