Question 1

i've been told i have plantar flexor muscle weakness on both sides and i've never had an injury or surgery...what might cause this?

Accepted Answer

: Without a diagnosis for muscle weakness I have never diagnosis plantar muscle weakness. An EMG would be required to make such a diagnosis. What is this muscle weakness causing?  Why did you seek medical doctor?   I am not convinced this an appropriate diagnosis.

Question 2

what to do about muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Find out why: Is it a problem with nerve, muscle, neuromuscular junction, medication rxtn, a progressive problem with the spine, a thyroid disorder, a vitamin deficiency, etc?  Have your doctor examine you and get some testing.  Find out why!

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: muscle weakness?

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Clinical, perceived: Muscle weakness is either a subjective or objective symptom based on history or formalized testing.  As a result, any complaint of weakness needs to be correlated with testing that can bring out that weakness, which sometimes involves putting that muscle in an isolated and 'disadvantaged' scenario to assess adequately.  Such weakness can have multiple etiologies from brain to muscle itself.

Question 4

what should i do to counteract statin muscle weakness?

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Lessen you dosage: Consult with your doctor.  The rx instructions indicate a reduction of dosage is in order under the guidance of your doctor. A pill splitter can cut the pills in half to give you half dose.  You can eliminate certain days a week to cut your overall dose.  I know a person that reduce their dose to taking only 5 mg once per week - approved by their doctor, and is doing well..

Question 5

why is it that people get muscle weakness in hyperkalaemia and hypokalaemia?

Accepted Answer

Potassium critical: Potassium is a very integral part of the muscle contraction process. It is also extremely sensitive to being in too high or too low a concentration. It has a rather narrow window of normal range so that any deviation above or below can cause drastic changes to the effectiveness of muscle contraction. With potassium, when it is either too high or too low muscles often become weak.

Question 6

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 7

why does hypokalemia cause muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Muscles need lytes: Your muscles and nerves require potassium to properly contract and relax.  If low, they don't work as efficiently

Question 8

why would a person get muscle weakness in the leg?

Accepted Answer

Nerve&muscle damage: Any type of nerve injury in your lower spine or in your leg can cause muscle weakness.  Muscle diseases can lead to weakness.  Sometimes brain conditions lead to muscle weakness, too. A detailed neurological exam can identify the likely area of damage.

Question 9

how to counteract muscle weakness from taking statins?

Accepted Answer

No way that I know: There is no way to predict who will have this problem unless it has happened before.  The best way to avoid muscle problems on statins is to not take the statins.

Question 10

is mild muscle weakness expected while taking a statin?

Accepted Answer

Muscle weakness: Muscle weakness or myopathy is one of adverse effects of statin.

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