Question: Hello,

My name is XXXXXXX
I am a 22 year old male, 5"9, 175lbs, type 1 diabetic.
I currently do not have any diagnosed complications related to my diabetes. my only notable medical history is for a hernia operation when I was around 3 years old.

about 10 days or so ago I assisted a friend in some light construction work. this work involved lifting between 30 and 50 pounds above my head.

for the past 7 to 8 days I've noticed a strange sensation in my right leg, and right arm.

the feeling can best be described as a sort of "weak" feeling in my leg, and a "tired" feeling in my arm.
My first thought was that I probably over exerted myself or pinched a nerve, etc...
I am able to support my full body weight on my right leg, I have a full range of motion and no pain to speak of.

I experienced a similar episode of this "weak" feeling a couple of years ago. I did see a Dr about it, and I was not diagnosed with anything nor given any medication. the weak feeling wore off after about 3 weeks.

no family history of MS, PD. or other neurological / nerve disease.

what might be causing this? can I write it off to being related to lifting heavy weight above my head or should I be more concerned?

Thank you for your reply. I'll follow up with a neurologist. do you think I need to see a Dr asap or can it wait a couple of weeks?

thank you Dr XXXXXXX your opinion and insight is most appreciated. oddly enough symptoms seem to have mostly disappeared over night.

thanks again!