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What Causes Weakness In Hips, Thighs, Neck And Shoulders?
Hello I have been getting weaker and weaker over time and it s mostly in my hips, thighs, neck, shoulders, and upper arms. I also am starting to have problems with lifting my arms and I am very tired and need to take naps frequently. I have some pain but it varies over time with the location and the intensity, what does this sound like?
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You mention that you feel weakness in neck,shoulder etc....muscles.Most common cause of generalize muscle weakness is muscular dystrophy.
Sometime anemic patient may feel weakness in normal activity also.
In myaesthenia gravis may cause muscular weakness.
Pherepheral nerve compression may cause wekness in muscles.MRI helpful to diagnose nerve copression.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Thanks
You mention that you feel weakness in neck,shoulder etc....muscles.Most common cause of generalize muscle weakness is muscular dystrophy.
Sometime anemic patient may feel weakness in normal activity also.
In myaesthenia gravis may cause muscular weakness.
Pherepheral nerve compression may cause wekness in muscles.MRI helpful to diagnose nerve copression.
Wish you a good health.
Take care.
Thanks
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