Muscle weakness?

[laurenx95]

I keep getting episodes of muscle weakness worse than usual where it has me feeling so weak I have to sit down until it passes and I feel shaky inside. i originally thought it was my blood sugars a bit low but I had them checked and they were in the normal range? Also was checked for diabetes and I don’t have that. Is it another symptom of fibromyalgia or should I go to the GP and tell them?

[Lou1054]

Definitely see your GP, there are many causes that need to be ruled out but in my experience it is a symptom of Fibromyalgia x

[laurenx95 in reply to Lou1054]

What are the other causes?xx

[Lou1054 in reply to laurenx95]

Only from experience, Vitamin D deficiency, I have nerve damage due to this, dehydration is another factor. You really need further investigation, don't just accept it. As I said, for me it is part of Fibro, not the case for everyone xx

[Rose54]

Hi

For me that shaky feeling inside is a warning I have done too much and need to rest

[Greykitty]

Hi...I must agree with the others. I've had this first it was vitamin d...but the following year my legs became worse still to this day. I've increased vitamin d and need to rest more nowadays. If I push just a bit too much I feel a tight feeling in arms and crushing sensation in my legs. Rest for a bit then it goes. I have Fibro M.E and Osteoarthritis in lower spine...in your case I would get checked to be sure.😊

[laurenx95 in reply to Greykitty]

Thankyou. Yes I had my vitamin D levels checked two weeks ago and they were normal the dr said but they have been low in the past. Also my iron has in the past but the last few times it’s been okay too xx

[Mary-intussuception]

Hi Lauren. Do you know what blood tests you've had altogether? If you had any nutrient levels checked? Would you consider asking your GP for blood test for :

Vitamin D, B12, Folate and Ferritin

You could check out symptoms of deficiencies for each one on NHS choices.

X

[laurenx95 in reply to Mary-intussuception]

Hi I have had vitamin D checked and my iron xx

[Mary-intussuception in reply to laurenx95]

Hi again. Do you know the results? Did GP give you any prescription?