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Muscles feel weak for a week, then they feel strong for next few days - the cycle keeps repeating. what type of test, doctor should i go for please?
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Autoimmune: Sounds like you need to see a rheumatologist and be worked up for autoimmune disease and muscle dysfunction. Blood tests and possibly biopsy
Answered 6/2/2016
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