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What could cause severe muscle weakness with degeneration, and pain. weight loss, extreme fatigue, especially with exertion, difficulty breathing?

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Dr. Ira Friedlander answered

Specializes in Cardiac Electrophysiology

There are metabolic: issues (low potassium) as well as vitamin deficiencies, hormonal imbalances and toxins or poisons that could all produce the symptoms you are expressing. You need to see a health care provider for a thorough physical examination and laboratory testing.

Dr Rhoads and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/19/2017

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