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What Causes Inability To Lift Heavy Objects?
I am a 56 year old female who has no children. I have noticed lately that I can not pick up things that weigh 25 lbs or more. I have always been able to pick up heavy items in the past until the later part of 2015. I have taken thyroid medication since I was 14 due to Medullary Thyroid Carcenoma in which the left lobe of my Thyroid gland was removed. I did not go through any chemotherapy or anything for cancer and I am now 56, I take no other medication except 10,000 UI of Vitamin D3 once a week due to a Vitamin D deficiency. I have been taking the vitamin D3 for about 4 weeks only. I have no insurance and only go to the local County Health Department to have my thyroid levels checked once every 6 months.
Tue, 29 Mar 2016
Hello,
There are many things that can cause weakness. Try to get in to see a doctor at the health department or at a free clinic near you. You need a physical exam and some labs to determine the cause of your weakness
Regards
There are many things that can cause weakness. Try to get in to see a doctor at the health department or at a free clinic near you. You need a physical exam and some labs to determine the cause of your weakness
Regards
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