Question 1

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 2

what could cause an onset of severe muscle fatigue in a middle age adult?

Accepted Answer

Difficult question: This question needs more data. If it is after sports activity, we still need to know after how long and how much sport? This usually as a result of spine problems in general, or arterial flow promblem. If occurred suddenly with no sport , and persisted, then question is embolism to brain or ischemic problem, if resoled there is a question of tia.

Question 3

extreme fatigue . comes onset suddenly . what could be the cause? no other symtons besides maybe lack of appetite

Accepted Answer

Sudden fatigue: Many causes but tell your Dr in exact detail what it is that is happening. Causes could be low blood potassium, sugar, Addison's disease but not enough information.

Question 4

intermittent periods of fatigue. sudden onset of exhaustion. had since a teen. once slept thu a weekend. goes away with sleep or short period of time?

Accepted Answer

Check it out: See your doc.
Anemia, thyroid dysfunction, chronic viral infectio are just a few of the possibilities.

Question 5

i've been tired for 6 days. i'm sleeping plenty. extreme fatigue, sudden onset. no medical problems for 3 years, no smoking, no alcohol. 27 years old.

Accepted Answer

See sleep doc: Specially if you have more sex drive and eating more. Acute fatigue of course can have reasons unrelated to sleep.

Question 6

sudden onset of body aches, fatigue and chills. on day 3 of feeling incredibly weak and run-down. complete loss of appetite. could this be flu?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds like flu especially if there is fever.  One should see their dr if they are not feeling stronger  within a few days after the onset of such an illness since other possibilities do exist.

Question 7

why do i have sudden onset of nausea, extreme fatigue, and cramps 24-48 hours after the end of my period? i have an iud and on meds for psoriatic arth

Accepted Answer

See your DR now: There are many meds for psoriatic arthritis. Any of them can make you sick. These are serious, major-league meds. You may also have a serious problem with your IUD. You need an exam immediately. You need GYN and you need to be seen by your rheumatologist or dermatologist. You do not need to be wasting time on line.

Question 8

had uti dx 2 wks ago. finished antibiotic a week ago.had sudden onset body aches and fatigue starting yesterday. cold sweat no fever no other symptoms?

Accepted Answer

No relation to UTI: If you are no longer having UTI symptoms, then your current symptoms are more likely due to a virus or something else

Question 9

what would cause a sudden adult onset of light brown freckles all over the body? ive been feeling ill for 3 months. fatigue being the worst symptom. some muscle weakness. head pressure?

Accepted Answer

: Google Addisons disease and discuss with Dr. are palmar creases also darkening.

Trust you did not experience a loss of blood and shock during recent pregnancy. If so look up Sheehans Syndrome

Question 10

what could cause tongue muscle fatigue when chewing? my tongue feels tired and cramps some when chewing. i dont have pain any other times other than eating. no sores or lumps. can swallow normal. potential for bulbar onset als?

Accepted Answer

: The tongue isn't actively involved in chewing but does play a role in moving food so it can be swallowed. The massiter muscles.and temporomandibular joint are more apt to fatigue in chewing. I did have one case of severe lingual fatigue which turned out to be an early manifestation of Parkinson's disease. A specialist in oral pathology at a university hospital can evaluate and advise you further.

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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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What could cause an onset of severe muscle fatigue in a middle age adult?

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Extreme fatigue . comes onset suddenly . what could be the cause? no other symtons besides maybe lack of appetite

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Intermittent periods of fatigue. sudden onset of exhaustion. had since a teen. once slept thu a weekend. goes away with sleep or short period of time?

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I've been tired for 6 days. i'm sleeping plenty. extreme fatigue, sudden onset. no medical problems for 3 years, no smoking, no alcohol. 27 years old.

A member asked:

Sudden onset of body aches, fatigue and chills. on day 3 of feeling incredibly weak and run-down. complete loss of appetite. could this be flu?

A member asked:

Why do i have sudden onset of nausea, extreme fatigue, and cramps 24-48 hours after the end of my period? i have an iud and on meds for psoriatic arth

A member asked:

Had uti dx 2 wks ago. finished antibiotic a week ago.had sudden onset body aches and fatigue starting yesterday. cold sweat no fever no other symptoms?

A member asked:

What would cause a sudden adult onset of light brown freckles all over the body? ive been feeling ill for 3 months. fatigue being the worst symptom. some muscle weakness. head pressure?

A member asked:

What could cause tongue muscle fatigue when chewing? my tongue feels tired and cramps some when chewing. i dont have pain any other times other than eating. no sores or lumps. can swallow normal. potential for bulbar onset als?

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