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Describe arm weakness with brain tumor. is the weakness so bad that someone can barely lift an arm, or like muscle fatigue?
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Depends: There are many types of tumors that can happen in any part of the brain, affecting different parts of the body in many ways. Usually it's more unable to lift more than muscle fatigue.
Answered 4/3/2013
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Depends: Sorry, but depends on location and growth rate of tumor. Usually slow/insidious loss of strength & coordination. Often notice fine motor control issues first (penmanship deterioration, then holding pen, then holding cup, then raising arm...).
Answered 10/30/2013
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Either: Neurological weakness (ie from a stroke or tumor) can lead to severe weakness where someone would not be able to lift the arm or mild weakness that would hardly be noticed unless a neurological specialist examined them. The patient may only complain of "early fatigue".
Answered 4/3/2013
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