Why Am I Feeling Some Muscle Weakness And Fatigue?

Posted on Sun, 17 May 2020

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Question : I am feeling some muscle weakness and fatigue

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (36 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Where and for how long?

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks so much for this query on 'Ask a Doctor'.

I will like to have more details about this muscle weakness and fatigue. Where precisely and for how long have you had these symptoms. Also, have you ever experienced these in the past or are they all new? Do you have any other symptoms?

I await your response and will provide more details as soon as I hear from you!

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (18 minutes later)

These symptoms are new, I was recently seen for upper back pain was diagnosed as muscle spasms. Other symptoms I have are some lower back pain along with some IBS.

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I recommend monitoring only at this time. Exercise as tolerated!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for this follow up on 'Ask a Doctor'.

I have reviewed this information fully. I am not overly concerned about your symptoms. This may be linked to some muscle fatigue or just overuse. I will recommend home exercise, increased hydration and maybe a pain medication as necessary.

Let me know how this progresses. Would guide further if symptoms get worse or fail to improve. Until then, I wish you well.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Ivo Ditah (47 minutes later)

Could this fatigued be Covad 19 related I understand that muscular and fatigue are some of the symptoms

Thanks

Answered by Dr. Ivo Ditah (2 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely but let us monitor more!

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Thanks for this question on 'Ask a Doctor'.

Have you had any clear exposure to COVID-19? These symptoms are very rare in persons with COVID-19. However, monitoring will allow us to see if there are any new symptoms concerning for this such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, diarrhea, etc.

I hope this guides and helps. Keep me updated.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad