HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Severe Weakness In The Arms?

default
Posted on Wed, 19 Oct 2016
Question: I have weakness in my left arm. The weakness seems to progress through the day. It is affecting my left hand. When I grip things, my hand begins shaking. There is some aching around the shoulder and underneath side of my upper arm. I also notice a slight pinch when I pick up anything heavy, this is also on the left side. I have been googling these symptoms and am now terrified that I have ALS.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Clinical Examination, Nerve Conduction Studies are needed

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you.

Your symptoms can be due to
1. Frontal Lobe Lesions
2. Basal Ganglia Lesions
3. Motor Neuron Diseases like ALS
4. Radiculopathy
5. NM junction problem
6. Myopathy

Detailed Clinical Examination, and investigations are required to confirm or rule out ALS

We cannot confirm or rule out ALS based on your symptoms alone

If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions.

In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno

Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Bruno Mascarenhas

Neurologist, Surgical

Practicing since :2000

Answered : 813 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Neurologist
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Severe Weakness In The Arms?

Brief Answer: Clinical Examination, Nerve Conduction Studies are needed Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas. I have gone through your query with diligence and would like you to know that I am here to help you. Your symptoms can be due to 1. Frontal Lobe Lesions 2. Basal Ganglia Lesions 3. Motor Neuron Diseases like ALS 4. Radiculopathy 5. NM junction problem 6. Myopathy Detailed Clinical Examination, and investigations are required to confirm or rule out ALS We cannot confirm or rule out ALS based on your symptoms alone If you need any clarification / have doubts / have additional questions / have follow up questions, then please do not hesitate in asking again. I will be happy to answer your questions. In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care.