Question 1

what is the definition or description of: muscle weakness after exercise?

Accepted Answer

Muscle fatigue: DOMS delayed onset muscle soreness is a result of the muscle fibers being stretched out more than they are used to. The effect of this is often felt 24-72  hours later, thus the   term delayed. Inflammation in response to this stress on the muscle fingers gives pain and pain makes you feel weaker, You are not really weaker just it hurts to do things.

Question 2

what techniques could be used to determine the cause of severe muscle weakness after only mild exercise?

Accepted Answer

Many: The workup would start with metabolic tests, thyroid function tests, serum chemistries, blood counts, and could progress to electromyograms, nerve conduction tests, and also muscle biopsy.

Question 3

muscle deconditioning (?) due to being bed bound & housebound for years - is it expected to have worsening of muscle weakness after increasing exercise (gentle short walks outside house). took me 9 days to get back to baseline after 4 short walks?

Accepted Answer

: Yes, muscular disuse atrophy can be severe and many times a short physical therapy program vs physical trainer is needed in order to ensure gradual strengthening. Start with your primary care doc, who would be able to coordinate locally.

Question 4

can a vitamin d deficiency cause muscle weakness, shakiness and exercise intolerance? i have low vitamin d,i'm being treated, on week 2, feel awful

Accepted Answer

Severe vitamin D def: May cause Adults to experience "bone pain" as well as muscle weakness. There is no clear pattern of symptoms. In fact many people remain asymptomatic despite low levels. But here are the more common symptoms: Fatigue, General muscle pain and weakness, Muscle cramps, Joint pain, Chronic pain, Weight gain, High blood pressure, Restless sleep, Poor concentration, and Headaches.

Question 5

nausea and muscle weakness lasting hours after short exercise (~10mins). i am obese and just started today after months of inactivity. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It will take a while for your body to accept exercise on a regular basis again.  Don't give up.

Question 6

when investigating muscle weakness and unexplained fatigue with lab tests such as cpet (cardiopulmonary exercise test) and vo2-max endurance test, which type of specialist physician would usually order and administer the tests?

Accepted Answer

: Both family medicine and internal medicine doctors would be able to order and interpret the testing needed for this investigation. Good luck

Question 7

i have a boy who is 19 years old. for the last month he feels fatigue
decrease of muscle mass
increase in body fat, feels
weak, erectile dysfunction.
most times after exercise he feels nauseas and low energy at noon.

Accepted Answer

Multiple symptoms: Please get your son to a doctor ASAP.  He needs a diagnostic work up.  There are many possible reasons, some more serious than others.  Peace and good health.

Question 8

why muscles feel weak after i drink ? i dont drink a lot one glass of wine?

Accepted Answer

: This is your fourth or fifth question on alcohol. Stop drinking it. See a primary care doctor, you seem to need some help;

Question 9

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 10

what can one-sided muscle weakness/wasting be?

Accepted Answer

Many Possibilities: Weakness and wasting on one side can be caused by a number of things, including intervertebral disc disease, intervertebral foraminal stenosis. These irritate or with enough degeneration can cause decreased function in the nerve, which eventually causes strength or wasting issues. There are more potential causes, so it is advisable to be evaluated.

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What is the definition or description of: muscle weakness after exercise?

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What techniques could be used to determine the cause of severe muscle weakness after only mild exercise?

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Muscle deconditioning (?) due to being bed bound & housebound for years - is it expected to have worsening of muscle weakness after increasing exercise (gentle short walks outside house). took me 9 days to get back to baseline after 4 short walks?

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Can a vitamin d deficiency cause muscle weakness, shakiness and exercise intolerance? i have low vitamin d,i'm being treated, on week 2, feel awful

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Nausea and muscle weakness lasting hours after short exercise (~10mins). i am obese and just started today after months of inactivity. is this normal?

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When investigating muscle weakness and unexplained fatigue with lab tests such as cpet (cardiopulmonary exercise test) and vo2-max endurance test, which type of specialist physician would usually order and administer the tests?

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I have a boy who is 19 years old. for the last month he feels fatigue decrease of muscle mass increase in body fat, feels weak, erectile dysfunction. most times after exercise he feels nauseas and low energy at noon.

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Why muscles feel weak after i drink ? i dont drink a lot one glass of wine?

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What to do about muscle weakness?

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What can one-sided muscle weakness/wasting be?

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