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What Causes Muscle Weakness Along With Stomach Pain?
Question: For Doctor Rovena Murati
Hope you will be fine. Now my stomach is improving . Means from last near 5 days i dont have soft stool. i am feeling properly hungry. I am also not feeling weakness . Backhead pain is very less or also near about finished. i am using probiotics from last two weeks. i could not get antibiotics.
Now the things that gives me fear and tension are muscle twitching (also decreased little bit) and muscle weakness..and i have stomach pain sometimes , which i cannot say a specific portion , its like upper abdominal right and left both side . its not permanent sometimes i feel right side and sometimes left side. sometimes it finished . as you know i have weight loss and what you think how much time it will take to gain again weight?. and does these probiotics have any effect on stool color ?
Hope you will be fine. Now my stomach is improving . Means from last near 5 days i dont have soft stool. i am feeling properly hungry. I am also not feeling weakness . Backhead pain is very less or also near about finished. i am using probiotics from last two weeks. i could not get antibiotics.
Now the things that gives me fear and tension are muscle twitching (also decreased little bit) and muscle weakness..and i have stomach pain sometimes , which i cannot say a specific portion , its like upper abdominal right and left both side . its not permanent sometimes i feel right side and sometimes left side. sometimes it finished . as you know i have weight loss and what you think how much time it will take to gain again weight?. and does these probiotics have any effect on stool color ?
Brief Answer:
Continue probiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
It is good to hear again from you.Thank you for contacting me again with you medical questions.
I am glad that you are feeling a little bit better.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that requires long term management.So the symptoms may take some more time to improve.
Probiotics can cause some side effects like: abdominal cramps, gas,abdominal bloating ,diarrhea,etc.
These side effects are mild and usually only in the first week of the treatment but if they are moderate to sever you may decrease the dosage (if you are taking 2 tab a day ,take 1 tab a day).
I don't know if you can find Normaxin over there but I would recommend to give it a try for 2 months and see if it helps with your anxiety and stress.
Most of your symptoms are triggered by anxiety.
Your health problems with Irritable bowel syndrome , acid reflux ,poor appetite ,anxiety and stress are the reasons of your weight loss.
You should focus an eating well ,healthy and often.If you continue to lose significant weight although you are eating well ,it may need further evaluation.
If your weight is stable right now you don't need to worry.
It is true that sometimes probiotics can change the color of your stool.
The probiotics act by changing the bacterial flora in our gastrointestinal tract ,causing changes in your stool color,consistency ,frequency etc.
The color of your stools may change depending on the food you eat.
If the color of your stool is too pale ,you may need to run some tests that evaluate liver function.
Hope it answers your inquiries.Please let me know if you have any other question.I will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena
Continue probiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
It is good to hear again from you.Thank you for contacting me again with you medical questions.
I am glad that you are feeling a little bit better.
Irritable bowel syndrome is a condition that requires long term management.So the symptoms may take some more time to improve.
Probiotics can cause some side effects like: abdominal cramps, gas,abdominal bloating ,diarrhea,etc.
These side effects are mild and usually only in the first week of the treatment but if they are moderate to sever you may decrease the dosage (if you are taking 2 tab a day ,take 1 tab a day).
I don't know if you can find Normaxin over there but I would recommend to give it a try for 2 months and see if it helps with your anxiety and stress.
Most of your symptoms are triggered by anxiety.
Your health problems with Irritable bowel syndrome , acid reflux ,poor appetite ,anxiety and stress are the reasons of your weight loss.
You should focus an eating well ,healthy and often.If you continue to lose significant weight although you are eating well ,it may need further evaluation.
If your weight is stable right now you don't need to worry.
It is true that sometimes probiotics can change the color of your stool.
The probiotics act by changing the bacterial flora in our gastrointestinal tract ,causing changes in your stool color,consistency ,frequency etc.
The color of your stools may change depending on the food you eat.
If the color of your stool is too pale ,you may need to run some tests that evaluate liver function.
Hope it answers your inquiries.Please let me know if you have any other question.I will be happy to help.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks for reply. Stool color is not pale. before i have mostly yellowish brown stool from years. But now i noticed little more brownish . so that i was concerned .
is it normal?
my main problem now is muscle twitching and some time a little vibration.muscle twitching is not in a specific location. its all over body means any where i can have , but overall i am improving. i have done changes to reduce anxiety like i am not searching on internet . from last many weeks i left checking my weight because this was giving me more anxiety . from last 2 weeks i have more hungry feeling so should i see next some weeks that i will gain weight or not. ?
is it normal?
my main problem now is muscle twitching and some time a little vibration.muscle twitching is not in a specific location. its all over body means any where i can have , but overall i am improving. i have done changes to reduce anxiety like i am not searching on internet . from last many weeks i left checking my weight because this was giving me more anxiety . from last 2 weeks i have more hungry feeling so should i see next some weeks that i will gain weight or not. ?
Brief Answer:
It is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Your stool color is normal.As I said probiotics can cause a change in stool color because they act by changing the bacterial flora in your intestines.
You don't need to worry ,a brown color stool is normal.
I am glad that you are improving.Feeling more hungry is a good sign and you should eat more ,frequent meals.
Don't be to anxious or focus to much in gaining weight .It is important that you feel well ,your appetite improves and your weight is stable.
If this problem with muscle twitching persist ,I suggest to run some tests like:
-Folate and Vit B12 level
-Calcium and kalium level.
If these test are normal ,you should consider consulting a neurologist and get examined to sort out the cause of your symptoms.
Let me know if I can help you with other questions.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
It is normal.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,
Your stool color is normal.As I said probiotics can cause a change in stool color because they act by changing the bacterial flora in your intestines.
You don't need to worry ,a brown color stool is normal.
I am glad that you are improving.Feeling more hungry is a good sign and you should eat more ,frequent meals.
Don't be to anxious or focus to much in gaining weight .It is important that you feel well ,your appetite improves and your weight is stable.
If this problem with muscle twitching persist ,I suggest to run some tests like:
-Folate and Vit B12 level
-Calcium and kalium level.
If these test are normal ,you should consider consulting a neurologist and get examined to sort out the cause of your symptoms.
Let me know if I can help you with other questions.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Brief Answer:
it is just a bruise.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I checked the picture you have send.It looks to be a small bruise.It might be due to a small injury that you haven't noticed.
It is not a skin condition.Don't need to worry.
There is no reason to think that it is related to HIV or liver condition.
Try to relax and wait some days to 1 week.You will see that it will change the color to green and yellow ,until it disappears gradually.
Hope it helps to ease your anxiety.You really don't need to worry.It is not concerning or symptom of a disease.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
it is just a bruise.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXX
I checked the picture you have send.It looks to be a small bruise.It might be due to a small injury that you haven't noticed.
It is not a skin condition.Don't need to worry.
There is no reason to think that it is related to HIV or liver condition.
Try to relax and wait some days to 1 week.You will see that it will change the color to green and yellow ,until it disappears gradually.
Hope it helps to ease your anxiety.You really don't need to worry.It is not concerning or symptom of a disease.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks a lot for reply. you give me to much relaxation .but i have now a question. why i am not feeling hurt on this are? means if this is some injury why i have not noticed . ?
Brief Answer:
we usually don't notice small ,insignificant injuries.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
It is a small bruise so it cause from a small,slight injury that can easy go unnoticed.
Usually small bruises caused from small injuries don't cause any pain.Some very tiny blood vessels of the skin are ruptured from an insignificant injury ,causing this bruise.
I can tell you for sure that it is not cause of concern.It will go away on its own.
It is not a sign of any serious disease.
Try not to over think about it .Don't need to put yourself in stress for this.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
we usually don't notice small ,insignificant injuries.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
It is a small bruise so it cause from a small,slight injury that can easy go unnoticed.
Usually small bruises caused from small injuries don't cause any pain.Some very tiny blood vessels of the skin are ruptured from an insignificant injury ,causing this bruise.
I can tell you for sure that it is not cause of concern.It will go away on its own.
It is not a sign of any serious disease.
Try not to over think about it .Don't need to put yourself in stress for this.
Take care.
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks for your reply . yes i agree with you. i have some different type of feelings sometimes . every body have pains and muscle pain like things but for me these becomes very fearful things because i have some other tensions. i have to ask some questions like i feel sometimes neck pain . its not persistent but it looks like muscles at the back of my ears . means neck muscles at the back of my ears. i also have a little cough and throat irritation. is it normal? these conditions for a normal person are not alarming but i feel more . and one more thing is sometimes i feel my body skin more more hot like face and forehead but i dont have temperature. what you can say about this?
Brief Answer:
don't need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXX
Apologize for the delay.
I can understand that some common symptoms that can be not of concern in others ,cause you great stress and anxiety.
This tells us that the real problem is your anxiety condition,that makes you experience continuous and new symptoms every day.
The pain on your neck seems to be just a muscular pain.It might be due to inappropriate posture (for example if you stay long hours in front of a computer ,or if you work in a position that strains the muscles of your neck) if you sleep with an uncomfortable pillow etc.
Massaging the muscles on your neck might help with the pain.You can use any anti-inflammatory gel and apply it for some days in your neck.
Your cough and throat irritation might be just from cold weather and a sequel of viral infection .You can use some tea with honey to ease throat discomfort.
The hot sensation only in your face and forehead ,with no temperature seems a subjective sensation that might be caused from your anxiety.
You don't need to worry ,these symptoms are pretty common and don't indicate any serious condition.
Hope it answers your query.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
don't need to worry.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXX
Apologize for the delay.
I can understand that some common symptoms that can be not of concern in others ,cause you great stress and anxiety.
This tells us that the real problem is your anxiety condition,that makes you experience continuous and new symptoms every day.
The pain on your neck seems to be just a muscular pain.It might be due to inappropriate posture (for example if you stay long hours in front of a computer ,or if you work in a position that strains the muscles of your neck) if you sleep with an uncomfortable pillow etc.
Massaging the muscles on your neck might help with the pain.You can use any anti-inflammatory gel and apply it for some days in your neck.
Your cough and throat irritation might be just from cold weather and a sequel of viral infection .You can use some tea with honey to ease throat discomfort.
The hot sensation only in your face and forehead ,with no temperature seems a subjective sensation that might be caused from your anxiety.
You don't need to worry ,these symptoms are pretty common and don't indicate any serious condition.
Hope it answers your query.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
thanks for your reply.
i have some questions related to same these issues and anxiety. i hope you will again give me brief and satisfactory answers. from last near about 2 weeks i have tried to decrease anxiety , and i am also a little bit successful in this. As you know i am feeling different muscle, stomach , weakness and weight loss problems . and all of these comes after that incident . As you know a little knowledge is dangerous, i am not a doctor and all of my knowledge is on internet search which i was doing before. And after these searches i got more anxiety. i have some questions which are mostly based on my internet search , i have stopped search but still my mind have all the possible things. Now i have some questions
1) i have convinced myself that i dont have hiv, (considering your opinion and also my search , that % of hiv transmission is very less in more risky activities as compared to what i have done. ). But still can you please tell me that weight loss just within one or one and half month after this incident related to hiv? as per my knowledge weight loss is not early symptom of hiv, it is the later stage symptom. did you agree?
2) i have muscle twitching , and these vibration feeling in leg. unfortunately i have study some lines related to neurological problems, that my comes in this disease . i was feeling muscle twitching after one and half month , means when i have stomach upset. and this muscle vibration i feel after 3 month. can you explain that these neurological problem are related to hiv or some other std? or these comes as early as i have?
3) i feel a slight pain sometimes in my throat and i have some little glands under my jaw that i can feel under my chin . does everybody have these?
i can feel a little very slight sensation , as someone can feel when we take some lemon or citric type thing.
but i have a real little sensation in my ears sometimes and a little throat problem . so these give me more anxiety.
4) as you know i have searched to much on internet about these problems. i thought i have some problem in my armpit also. but i dont have in actual , i have no pain. but my mind remains here all the time. and now after some weeks i am feeling something is there in my armpit. but when i ignore . it finished. is it possible that anxiety can cause such problems?
i will wait for your reply, i am asking to many questions but i hope you will reply as usual with detail and full
i have some questions related to same these issues and anxiety. i hope you will again give me brief and satisfactory answers. from last near about 2 weeks i have tried to decrease anxiety , and i am also a little bit successful in this. As you know i am feeling different muscle, stomach , weakness and weight loss problems . and all of these comes after that incident . As you know a little knowledge is dangerous, i am not a doctor and all of my knowledge is on internet search which i was doing before. And after these searches i got more anxiety. i have some questions which are mostly based on my internet search , i have stopped search but still my mind have all the possible things. Now i have some questions
1) i have convinced myself that i dont have hiv, (considering your opinion and also my search , that % of hiv transmission is very less in more risky activities as compared to what i have done. ). But still can you please tell me that weight loss just within one or one and half month after this incident related to hiv? as per my knowledge weight loss is not early symptom of hiv, it is the later stage symptom. did you agree?
2) i have muscle twitching , and these vibration feeling in leg. unfortunately i have study some lines related to neurological problems, that my comes in this disease . i was feeling muscle twitching after one and half month , means when i have stomach upset. and this muscle vibration i feel after 3 month. can you explain that these neurological problem are related to hiv or some other std? or these comes as early as i have?
3) i feel a slight pain sometimes in my throat and i have some little glands under my jaw that i can feel under my chin . does everybody have these?
i can feel a little very slight sensation , as someone can feel when we take some lemon or citric type thing.
but i have a real little sensation in my ears sometimes and a little throat problem . so these give me more anxiety.
4) as you know i have searched to much on internet about these problems. i thought i have some problem in my armpit also. but i dont have in actual , i have no pain. but my mind remains here all the time. and now after some weeks i am feeling something is there in my armpit. but when i ignore . it finished. is it possible that anxiety can cause such problems?
i will wait for your reply, i am asking to many questions but i hope you will reply as usual with detail and full
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXX
I read carefully all your questions and I will try to answer them all ,hoping my answers will help you.
1)I can tell for sure that your weight loss is not related to HIV infection for 2 reasons : The first is because considering the incident the probability of contracting HIV is very very low and the second reason is that weight loss is not an early symptoms of HIV.It is a symptom of end stage of HIV (AIDS) that can occur 10-15 years after the infection.
As I have explained before your weight loss is due to your stomach problems,IBS ,decrease appetite ,anxiety etc.If your weight is stable right now and you are not losing weight anymore,you don't need to worry.
2)Muscle twitching and vibration sensation in legs might be symptoms of vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12 ,Folate),mineral deficiency (calcium ,kalium) ,neurological conditions etc.
Such symptoms that occur occasionally (means not all the time) ,with no other symptoms specific for above condition ,indicate that these symptoms in your case most likely are due to anxiety and stress.
Muscle twitching is a common symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Such symptoms are not related to HIV infection.
3)Your throat discomfort most likely is just from a viral infection or due to gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD).Sometimes a little acid may move up into esophagus and throat causing throat inflammation.In this case although you don'e experience typical symptoms like chest pain or upper abdominal pain,with bloating ,burping , you may have just throat irritation.
The glands under your jaw are common.Viral infections , oral infection can make these glands swollen and painful.This are pretty common,they don't indicate a serious condition.
4)About your problem in armpit ,it seems to be just anxiety.If you can touch something unusual in your armpit (swollen lymph nodes) or have pain in it ,you should consult a physician for examination otherwise you have nothing to worry about.
Considering all your symptoms ,I think that most of them are just due to your anxiety .You should consider asking help to manage it.
You may take Normaxin for 2 months to see if it helps or consult a specialist .
Hope I have answered all your inquiries.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXX
I read carefully all your questions and I will try to answer them all ,hoping my answers will help you.
1)I can tell for sure that your weight loss is not related to HIV infection for 2 reasons : The first is because considering the incident the probability of contracting HIV is very very low and the second reason is that weight loss is not an early symptoms of HIV.It is a symptom of end stage of HIV (AIDS) that can occur 10-15 years after the infection.
As I have explained before your weight loss is due to your stomach problems,IBS ,decrease appetite ,anxiety etc.If your weight is stable right now and you are not losing weight anymore,you don't need to worry.
2)Muscle twitching and vibration sensation in legs might be symptoms of vitamin deficiency (vitamin B12 ,Folate),mineral deficiency (calcium ,kalium) ,neurological conditions etc.
Such symptoms that occur occasionally (means not all the time) ,with no other symptoms specific for above condition ,indicate that these symptoms in your case most likely are due to anxiety and stress.
Muscle twitching is a common symptoms of anxiety and stress.
Such symptoms are not related to HIV infection.
3)Your throat discomfort most likely is just from a viral infection or due to gastro-esophageal reflux (GERD).Sometimes a little acid may move up into esophagus and throat causing throat inflammation.In this case although you don'e experience typical symptoms like chest pain or upper abdominal pain,with bloating ,burping , you may have just throat irritation.
The glands under your jaw are common.Viral infections , oral infection can make these glands swollen and painful.This are pretty common,they don't indicate a serious condition.
4)About your problem in armpit ,it seems to be just anxiety.If you can touch something unusual in your armpit (swollen lymph nodes) or have pain in it ,you should consult a physician for examination otherwise you have nothing to worry about.
Considering all your symptoms ,I think that most of them are just due to your anxiety .You should consider asking help to manage it.
You may take Normaxin for 2 months to see if it helps or consult a specialist .
Hope I have answered all your inquiries.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks a lot for your reply and details answers. i dont have any pain in armpit and i think i also dont have anything in armpit. my stomach is improving and i think its more then one week i dont have a soft stool. but as per my weight problem i am not checking it now. but as i already told you now from two weeks i am feeling properly hungry so i want to give some time then i will check my weight.
your reply gives me very much relaxation and reduced my anxiety. thanks
your reply gives me very much relaxation and reduced my anxiety. thanks
Brief Answer:
you are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
You are welcome.I am glad that my answers help to ease your anxiety.
I am here If you need further help.
I wish you all the best.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
you are welcome.
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
You are welcome.I am glad that my answers help to ease your anxiety.
I am here If you need further help.
I wish you all the best.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thanks. At the end i have a question , my appetite change from last two weeks means i am feeling more hungry and eating more as compared to my previous 2 month situation. what you can say ? is it due to probiotics? and aprox how much time it should take to gain weight that is visible in sense of increased weight that will significantly feel. ?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXX
The fact that your appetite is improving is a good thing.It might be due to the fact that your stomach and IBS symptoms are improving ,also that anxiety is improving .
You should eat healthy foods,small frequent meals .Eat a well balanced diet with vegetables ,fruits,diary , fish ,meat ,fibres.
You don't need to worry about gaining weight.As long as your weight is stable (you aren't losing more weight ) and you are eating well , you have nothing to worry about.You will gain weight gradually in some months.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello again XXXX
The fact that your appetite is improving is a good thing.It might be due to the fact that your stomach and IBS symptoms are improving ,also that anxiety is improving .
You should eat healthy foods,small frequent meals .Eat a well balanced diet with vegetables ,fruits,diary , fish ,meat ,fibres.
You don't need to worry about gaining weight.As long as your weight is stable (you aren't losing more weight ) and you are eating well , you have nothing to worry about.You will gain weight gradually in some months.
Let me know if you have any other question.
Take care,
Dr.Rovena
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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