February 12, 2009
Body weakness since Jan. 2007 [stiffness of limbs / muscles weakness]?
Present :Whole body weakness [effects observe on face (specially eyes & its surrounding areas) & limbs (hands & legs)]
During Jan 2007, body weakness [stiffness of limbs / muscles weakness] was observed. Found right side (hand fingers tingling/numbness, thigh exhaustion) affected more.
2.In Feb 2007, Sr. Neurologist was consulted. He asked for following tests :
CT Coronary Angiography (10-15%); MRI Cervical Spine (Multiple Level Discs); ECG (Normal); CPK (199)
The Dr. diagnosed as Polymyositis and also asked following tests: CPK(990);ESR,Hgb,TLC,DLC(N). On Prednisolone 50 mg for 22 days. When no relief, another neurologist consulted. He asked for tests (i) S – CPK (340) (ii) S – T3 (N), T4(2.10), TSH (116) (iii) Na, K (N) (iv) Ca Profile (N)
The Dr. diagnosed as Hypothyroidism : Tab. Eltroxin 50 ug OD for 3W wef 1st Apr & thereafter Eltroxin 100 ug to till now. Tests of thyroid & TPO Antibody in Jun & Aug Normal. But condition is same as in beginning. Pl. Advise.
Don't give up, keep seeing the doctors, and possibly search for new ones to find out what's wrong with you.
If you feel like your doctor's answer is wrong, don't be afraid to get a second or third opinion.
I hope you find relief and answers.
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Comments on Body weakness since Jan. 2007 [stiffness of limbs / muscles weakness]? »
Don't give up, keep seeing the doctors, and possibly search for new ones to find out what's wrong with you.
If you feel like your doctor's answer is wrong, don't be afraid to get a second or third opinion.
I hope you find relief and answers.
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Symptoms and test are pretty much the same as what my cousin has been going through.
However, along with your stated symptoms, he bleeds from his rectum, moth, eyes, has migraines and no appetite.
One drug that helped him a bit was steroids, but doctors cannot find what is wrong with him.
Have you been checked for Addison's Disease?
If you have additional symptoms that are the same as his, and he gets a proper diagnosis I will let you know so that you can mention it to your Dr.
If you are diagnosed could you also let me know please.
rippledpepper@hotmail.com
I wish you all the luck and hope you don't suffer to much.
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