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What Causes Dizziness, Shaking Of Body And Weakness Of Arms On Getting Up?

i am a 17 year old female, 130 pounds or less. sometimes when i get up fast i get dizzy and i understand thats pretty normal. yesterday when i got up my whole body started to shake and my hands were so weak they let go of the bag i was holding, its like my mind went total blank. i couldn t see and i didn t even realize what had happened till it was over. what could this be? im mainly worried about the shaking.. this has never happened to me before
Mon, 11 Aug 2014
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Pathologist and Microbiologist 's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,
Weakness which led to slipping of the object from hands suggests muscle weakness.
Muscle weakness implies muscle related disorders called myopathies.
However, investigations are required to diagnose the condition and appropriate treatment can be instituted.
I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical examination.
Investigations pertaining to musculoskeletal system are required- electromyogram (EMG).
If EMG is abnormal, markers for muscle diseases and muscle biopsy may be required.
Besides disorder of musculoskeletal system, disorders of nerves can also cause similar symptoms.
Thus, after examining the musculoskeletal system, examination of the nervous system is also required.
Appropriate management can be planned after relevant investigations.

Thanks and take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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What Causes Dizziness, Shaking Of Body And Weakness Of Arms On Getting Up?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Weakness which led to slipping of the object from hands suggests muscle weakness. Muscle weakness implies muscle related disorders called myopathies. However, investigations are required to diagnose the condition and appropriate treatment can be instituted. I suggest you to consult your physician for clinical examination. Investigations pertaining to musculoskeletal system are required- electromyogram (EMG). If EMG is abnormal, markers for muscle diseases and muscle biopsy may be required. Besides disorder of musculoskeletal system, disorders of nerves can also cause similar symptoms. Thus, after examining the musculoskeletal system, examination of the nervous system is also required. Appropriate management can be planned after relevant investigations. Thanks and take care Dr Shailja P Wahal