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Am 62 , female, had a severe case of flu 7 weeks ago. experiencing extreme weakness , arms feel heavy and bother me. my dr sending me to neurologist, why?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Why Neurology: The symptoms of weakness and others in the short history mean this may have been more than just the flu. The neurologist will do a full work up to make sure there is no brain or muscle and nerve damage.
Answered 4/6/2013
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GBS: Your doctor wants you to be evaluated for guillen-barre syndrome, a condition that can occur several weeks after a viral illness. The body's nerves are attacked by the immune system and cause progressive weakness. This can be dangerous if it starts to affect the nerves that help with breathing. You should follow up with the neuro but if you rapidly worsen go to the er.
Answered 12/10/2013
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