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Albemarle, NC

I been feeling weak when I go to lift my arm or grab something, it honestly concerned me this morning. Anyone experience this?

November 4, 2016
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Members deeply connected over the shared experience of muscle weakness that makes everyday tasks like lifting arms, opening car doors,... Read more

Members deeply connected over the shared experience of muscle weakness that makes everyday tasks like lifting arms, opening car doors, climbing stairs, or even holding a coffee cup unexpectedly difficult and often embarrassing. Several members offered practical insights, including keeping a food journal to track potential blood sugar drops, trying gentle chair yoga or water exercises to gradually rebuild strength, getting tested for related conditions like polymyalgia rheumatica or peripheral neuropathy, and considering supplements like DHEA Keto-7 for adrenal fatigue (while cautioning to consult a doctor first). A recurring theme was the profound frustration of feeling weak in a young or working body, the importance of listening to your body's signals and resting when needed, and the comfort of knowing this invisible struggle is shared and understood by so many others.

A MyFibroTeam Member

And it's at work, behind a computer desk, that it is more apparent. The hard thing about running to the doctor with everything is, they don't usually know what else to tell me except go to a specialist, 2 dr appts, time off work and it usually ends up that I'm sent for MRI. I wish they would just go ahead and scan me head to toe and get it over with. Ugh

November 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I have the same thing happen to me. There are times I have a hard time gripping my coffee cup or picking up something. I feel like my arms are heavy wet noodles...lol best way to describe it!

November 5, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

I knew something was wrong with me last year when it took BOTH arms to lift a plate from the dishwasher. Apparently this is "normal" for those with Fibromyalgia. It still happens from time to time

December 28, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

All the time! Weakness in hands, wrists and in arms in general for lifting. As long as it doesn't get so bad I can't lift a fork I guess I am ok! LOL

November 4, 2016
A MyFibroTeam Member

YES. I was told it was peripheral neuropathy. I notice it most when I am very tired. I just jump up and tell my husband I have GOT to go to bed. Rest seems to help mine. I guess my body is telling me what I need, and I have learned to listen and comply!

December 28, 2016

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