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Can having muscle myopathy cause you to be light headed?
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Not usually: Muscle myopathy usualy just aqffects the muscles and causes muscle discomfort.
Answered 9/30/2013
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Thanks for asking!: First rule out cardiac cause . Also suggest that medications you take can also be a factor.A review by your doctor is suggested!
Answered 4/22/2014
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Usually speak to you: If you are exerting yourself to do a task and must overcome your weakness, you may hyperventilate causing light headedness.
Answered 9/30/2013
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