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My friend woke up one day not being able to use his left arm and is slowly losing his right, dr's at hospital don't kw what could be, any ideas?
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Many possibilities: Possible causes include cervical spine stenosis, neurological disorders such as multiple sclerosis, gullain-barre or als, or muscular disorders such as polymyositis or statin-induced myositis. You should discuss the possible causes, appropriate lab and other tests, and treatment options with your friend's doctors. Or get a second opinion from other doctors.
Answered 7/20/2012
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Work up: Because symptoms are on both sides of the body, consider multiple (at least 2) lesions in the brain, a single lesion in the spinal cord if it is a nerve problem. Alternatively, there may be a problem with peripheral nerve or muscle. Start with brain and cervical MRI to rule out problems that require immediate neurosurgical treatment. If negative, neurology evaluation should be next.
Answered 3/31/2016
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