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What Does Intermittent Weakness In The Arms Indicate?
Question: I am experiencing a sudden weakness in both arms that comes and goes intermittently. It's happening a lot in the last month, but before that was every other month. My arms feel like cement and my upper back and shoulders feel tight too. It only lasts for about a minute, but I can't lift my arms during this time.
Brief Answer:
CVJ Anomalies, VB TIA, Central Cord Syndromes to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you are
1. Experiencing a sudden weakness in both arms that comes and goes intermittently. 2. It's happening a lot in the last month, but before that was every other month.
3. Your arms feel like cement and your upper back and shoulders feel tight too.
4. It only lasts for about a minute, but you can't lift my arms during this time
This can be due to
1. CV Junction Anomalies
2. Vertebro Basilar Insufficiencies or Vetebro Basilar TIA
3. Central Cord Syndrome due to Anterior Spinal Artery Insufficiency
Evaluation of your condition requires
1. Clinical Examination
2. X Rays of CV Junction and Cervical Spine
3. CT CV Junction and Cervical Spine
4. MRI CV Junction, Cervical Spine with Whole Spine Screening and Brain Screening
Based on the findings of the above evaluation, further treatment plan have to be charted out
I would request you to kindly consult your Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
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.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
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PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
CVJ Anomalies, VB TIA, Central Cord Syndromes to be ruled out
Detailed Answer:
Dear Madam,
Welcome to HealthCareMagic.com I am Dr.J XXXXXXX Anto Bruno Mascarenhas, and I am here to help you. I have read your question with care and understand that you are
1. Experiencing a sudden weakness in both arms that comes and goes intermittently. 2. It's happening a lot in the last month, but before that was every other month.
3. Your arms feel like cement and your upper back and shoulders feel tight too.
4. It only lasts for about a minute, but you can't lift my arms during this time
This can be due to
1. CV Junction Anomalies
2. Vertebro Basilar Insufficiencies or Vetebro Basilar TIA
3. Central Cord Syndrome due to Anterior Spinal Artery Insufficiency
Evaluation of your condition requires
1. Clinical Examination
2. X Rays of CV Junction and Cervical Spine
3. CT CV Junction and Cervical Spine
4. MRI CV Junction, Cervical Spine with Whole Spine Screening and Brain Screening
Based on the findings of the above evaluation, further treatment plan have to be charted out
I would request you to kindly consult your Neurosurgeon at the earliest
Hope you found the answer helpful.
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.
Best Wishes for Speedy Recovery
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care.
-oOo-
PS 1 : After all your doubts have been cleared, kindly (a) Close this Question (b) Rate my Replies and (c) Give your Feedback.
PS 2 : In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly in HealthCareMagic at http://bit.ly/askdrbruno
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