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Bad muscle weakness, can't walk or keep arms up long. stairs, standing up hard. resisted rheum pushing arms, legs. read this shows nrml strngth?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser
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Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: Something does not compute here. I am not certain how truly weak you can be if the rheumatologist found normal strength on exam. Get an opinion with a neurologist.
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