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Old 08-19-2013, 01:35 PM
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Originally Posted by southblues View Post
I was having tremendous arm pain, but it was up higher. I finally figured out that I was using my arms to pull up on things since my legs are so weak and I was straining my arm. I am careful not to injure it now and it is better.

I wonder if it could just be that you are using muscles excessively to make up for the weak ones like I was.
Hi Celeste

I am glad you figured that all out. How we use muscles to compensate for other muscles most affected by fatigable weakness sounds like an interesting topic of study!

I noticed it was symmetrical even though I mostly use one hand a lot. Iīve had recurring symmetrical trigger fingers and operations for them both. Itīs more like a lightning toothache pain but in the hands. I saw that it was in the median, ulnar, and radial nerve areas but I donīt think I have peripheral neuropathy.

But for sure during a flare up of myasthenic weakness I would say I used my hands over-excessively doing very normal tasks whilst relaxing on holiday.

Thanks,

Take care!


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