Question 1

muscle weakness n pain, no strength, bone pain, fatigue, e tremor, sore throat n white tongue, soft skin no rash on skin, is this std? tested -ve for hiv

Accepted Answer

Flu versus Stress: This is not an std. It is fatigue from either the flu or a flu-like illness or the effect of a lot of anxiety and stress interrupting your sleep and nutrition.

Question 2

can cfs cause muscle weakness? such as my arms getting tired and weak after cleaning for 5 mins. would my platelet count stay above 440,000?

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See details: CFS does not cause a true weakness. However many diseases that cause weakness can also cause fatigue. The platelet count is not the issue.

Question 3

can occipital neuralgia also cause muscle weakness. arms hands legs etc.?

Accepted Answer

No: no

Question 4

could brain damage cause tingling/burning/muscle weakness in both arms and legs?  brain mri is normal, b12 levels normal.

Accepted Answer

Peripheral nerves: Your symptoms seem to be more related to a peripheral neuropathy vs myopathy. Not likely stemming from the central nervous system

Question 5

does myofascial pain syndrome cause swelling? such as my arms and legs, and does it cause muscle weakness?

Accepted Answer

No swelling: Muscles may feel swollen but not appear to actually swell. The pain sometimes feels like weakness.

Question 6

can a compressed nerve in the back cause you to have muscle weakness and wasting in your upper body and lower body. arms and legs muscle.

Accepted Answer

Nerve Compression: Nerve compression can cause weakness and muscle wasting in the extremities. The nerves coming out of your neck go down the arm. The nerves coming out of the back go down your legs. If there is wasting in both the arms and the legs, their is likely a problem with both back and neck. See your chiropractor, for spine manipulation and rehabilitation.

Question 7

is lems likely to cause nutritional deficiencies.  had muscle weakness thighs/arms for 18 months and what looks like malabsorption. any ideas?

Accepted Answer

LEMS: Lambert Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome is a neuromuscular disorder. I am unaware that malbsorption is specifically its cause. However, a malabsorption problem would aggravate it. I good source to explore this is Immunolabs. They have a great web site about malabsorption . Hope that helps.

Question 8

what could worsening muscle weakness and pain in one arm be caused by?

Accepted Answer

Nerve impingement: can be caused by being sandwiched between two spinal bones, pressed by a bulging. It can cause muscle weakness and pain in one arm , finger numbness, etc. Prevention treatment is always recommended. See interventional pain management specialist for definitive diagnosis and management.

Question 9

what disease could cause severe hip pain, muscle weakness, bone loss?

Accepted Answer

Hip pain: Your symptoms are not unique to one problem or disease.  You should see a rheumatologist to get a diagnosis if your family doctor is unsure of the cause.

Question 10

does any part in the thoracic spine region cause muscle weakness in both arm and leg?

Accepted Answer

No: The nerves to the arms arise from the cervical region.  The nerves to the legs arise from the lumbar region. I would go see a neurologist for ongoing problems

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Muscle weakness n pain, no strength, bone pain, fatigue, e tremor, sore throat n white tongue, soft skin no rash on skin, is this std? tested -ve for hiv

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Can cfs cause muscle weakness? such as my arms getting tired and weak after cleaning for 5 mins. would my platelet count stay above 440,000?

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Can occipital neuralgia also cause muscle weakness. arms hands legs etc.?

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Could brain damage cause tingling/burning/muscle weakness in both arms and legs? brain mri is normal, b12 levels normal.

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Does myofascial pain syndrome cause swelling? such as my arms and legs, and does it cause muscle weakness?

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Can a compressed nerve in the back cause you to have muscle weakness and wasting in your upper body and lower body. arms and legs muscle.

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Is lems likely to cause nutritional deficiencies. had muscle weakness thighs/arms for 18 months and what looks like malabsorption. any ideas?

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What could worsening muscle weakness and pain in one arm be caused by?

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