Question 1

have severe muscle weakness. rheum lab show vit d was low (16, normal is 30+) read m.s. can be assoc. have related symptoms. how? which causes which?

Accepted Answer

Vit D--&gt; weakness: Vitamin d deficiency can cause muscle weakness. This is not related to ms.

Question 2

i have a real muscle weakness, but its probably due to a neurological problem.is it safe to take medication contraindicated for myasthenia (i.e. clotiazepam)?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 3

muscle  weakness  in my thigh why?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness x 1: weakness on one side, in one muscle group, could be due to injury or something called radiculopathy.  The latter is a pinched nerve root in the lower back.  It may also cause pain or numbness.  If you have pain, numbness and weakness on one side, in one muscle group, radiculopathy is the likely answer.

Question 4

what causes facial muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Facial palsy: Bell's palsy which is the injury of facial nerve that innervates the facial muscles can cause facial assymetry. You need to check with your doctor for treatment.

Question 5

what causes muscle weakness in polio?

Accepted Answer

See below: The polio virus attacks the nerves in the spinal cord that supply the muscles. Called motor nerves. Polio does not affect the nerves that deal with sensation. When the nerves die due to the polio virus, the muscles tend to wither and that is what causes the weakness. Post polio syndrome can occur 30-40 years later with new symptoms of weakness and fatigue. It is not a reactivation of the virus.

Question 6

what nerve causes facial muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Cranial Nerves: Facial expression and movement are controlled by several of the cranial nerves (cn).  Ocular motion by cn3, 4, 6. Eyebrow lift by cn3, eyelid closing by cn7, muscles of chewing by cn5 and the rest of the face by cn7.

Question 7

what causes muscle weakness and sleepiness?

Accepted Answer

Narcolepsy?: Some patients have narcolepsy and cataplexy. It is characterized by sudden and transient episodes of bilateral loss of muscle tone without loss of consciousness often triggered by an emotional stimulus such as laughter, surprise, anger, fear or humorous situations. Other reasons are sleep paralysis (weakness on awakening), what could be normal.

Question 8

which doctor to consult for muscle weakness ?

Accepted Answer

You have options: More than one specialty of doctor can handle this issue, but you may want to start with a physiatrist or neurologist. Both specialties care for patients with muscle and nerve problems, and they can perform specialized tests such as electrodiagnostic studies to help diagnose the problem, if needed.

Question 9

what doctor do you see for muscle weakness and pain?

Accepted Answer

Muscle doctor: You can see physiatrist, rehabilitation doctor, or neurologist.

Question 10

could an mri detect muscle weakness or muscle injury?

Accepted Answer

Muscle injury: Muscle injury can be detect by MRI in most cases. Weakness can be inferred by atrophy (less muscle mass than the opposite side) but cannot truly be measured by an MRI scan.

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Have severe muscle weakness. rheum lab show vit d was low (16, normal is 30+) read m.s. can be assoc. have related symptoms. how? which causes which?

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I have a real muscle weakness, but its probably due to a neurological problem.is it safe to take medication contraindicated for myasthenia (i.e. clotiazepam)?

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Muscle weakness in my thigh why?

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What causes facial muscle weakness?

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