Question 1

i suffered fuo for last 24 days , fever came down. now getting myalgia, arthralgia, proximal muscle weakness with sob grade -iii as per nyha . what is?

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Need more info: meds? supplements? recent travel to Latin Am/Asia/ Africa? recent exposure to sick person? swelling/redness/ heat in leg? need to see PCP for thorough exam &amp; history plus appropriate lab work. Too little info to make informed suggestion as to cause. ER if condition worsening.

Question 2

is muscle weakness part of anxiety?

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Anxiety: Muscle weakness, tension or fatigue can be part of anxiety symptoms.

Question 3

why does hyperkalemia cause muscle weakness?

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Dysfunction: It interferes with the muscles ability to contract because it alters the electrolyte balance across the muscle memberane. You have to have the right balance of potassium and other electrolytes for the contractile elements of the muscle to be able to contract which is what gives you movement and strength.

Question 4

does a elevated mcv  cause  muscle weakness .?

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MCV and anemia: Mcv or mean corpuscular volume is a measure of red blood cell volume. We use MCV to differentiate types of anemia- low volume ( microcytic), normal ( normocytic), high volume  (macrocytic) anemia. Factors like vitamin deficiency, thyroid/ liver problems, drugs, bone marrow insufficiency, hemolysis can cause macrocytic anemia. Anemia can cause fatigue & muscle weakness when it is significant. D/w md.

Question 5

does hypo or hyperkalemia cause muscle weakness?

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Hypo: Potassium is needed to help muscle function.  Without enough potassium, there is a change in the conduction of cells within a muscle.  This change can lead to cramping, weakness and even heart arrythmias.  People who have poor diets or who take diuretics "water pills" can develop hypokalemia more often.

Question 6

could heat make muscle weakness/heaviness feel worse?

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Yes: If you have a muscle injury, heating the area will not only increase the pain but also worsen the symptoms.

Question 7

what should i do to counteract statin muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what causes muscle weakness and not affect the nervous system?

Accepted Answer

Tough one: There are several categories of possibilities: viral illness, statin cholesterol medications, diabetes(high or low glucose) low thyroid, muscular dystrophy, low potassium or low calcium levels, low protein diet to name a few...

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: mild muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Physical exam : This is usually determined by a physical exam and doing manual muscle testing 
This is usually scored out of 5. The lower the number the more severe the weakness: typically between 4-5 would be consider mild and are typically grading with plus and minus as well.

Question 10

what is the definition or description of: episodic muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: Weakness in the muscles that cones and then goes.  In other words, the weakness is temporary.  A Tia (mini stroke) is just one example of a condition that can cause an episodic muscle weakness.

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I suffered fuo for last 24 days , fever came down. now getting myalgia, arthralgia, proximal muscle weakness with sob grade -iii as per nyha . what is?

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Is muscle weakness part of anxiety?

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Why does hyperkalemia cause muscle weakness?

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Does a elevated mcv cause muscle weakness .?

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Does hypo or hyperkalemia cause muscle weakness?

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Could heat make muscle weakness/heaviness feel worse?

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What should i do to counteract statin muscle weakness?

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What causes muscle weakness and not affect the nervous system?

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What is the definition or description of: mild muscle weakness?

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What is the definition or description of: episodic muscle weakness?

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