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What is the symtoms and signs of proximal myopathy?
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This type of weaknes: Leads to problems with repetitive activity with arms elevated such as styling ones hair. In the lower extremities it makes it harder to rise from a chair and climb stairs. Classically associated with prolonged steroid therapy.
Answered 4/7/2013
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