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Posted 7/26/2009 6:28 PM (GMT 0)
I woke up this morning with weak and shaky arms. It is more in my upper arms and shoulders. Everytime I try lifting them or using them, they shake and are very weak. It feels like it's in my muscles...like I've been lifting weights all night.

What in the world is going on?
Posted 7/26/2009 6:33 PM (GMT 0)
My 13 yr old son gets this with his legs. It freaks me out! I give him more magnesium. Not sure if it helps but someone told me to try it. I wish I knew the cause!!
Posted 7/27/2009 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks Amy. This all just started for me the other night with a bad flush feeling and feeling like I was going to pass out. Now when I try to use my arm, they shake and are weak. My legs haven't done it yet and I hope it stays that way. This is starting to worry me.

I have the powdered magnesium but it makes my stomach upset. I need to pick up the pills and try it.

Thanks for responding.
Posted 7/27/2009 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
I really wonder if you are herxing...or if this is your thyroid causing this. I'm really thinking thyroid. You had been having weird stuff w/your heartrate just a couple of nights before (remember?)

Call your doc! Do you have an endocrinologist you can call or do you handle your thyroid meds through your pcp?
Posted 7/27/2009 7:03 AM (GMT 0)
call you Dr tomorrow hun. i am worried with you.

praying for ya hun

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Posted 7/27/2009 7:58 AM (GMT 0)
Jen: I have an endo but I'm still not feeling well with him. I think I may have to find a new doctor. I don't know what this is but it's driving me crazy. I feel like my muscles are getting weak. I hope that's not the case.

RD: I will let him know. I think I'm going to try some supplements and see if it helps first. I'm making my husband pick me some up tomorrow.
Posted 7/27/2009 8:08 AM (GMT 0)
Hi CajunGrl,

A lyme friend of mine gets weak and shaky muscles when she is low on potassium. She has a hyperthyroid condition that contributes to this, as well as low anti-diuretic hormone. Also, make sure you are not dehydrated because it can cause weird symptoms and cause electrolyte imbalances.

Best wishes to you, bablymers mom
Posted 7/27/2009 8:55 AM (GMT 0)
Babylymers,

Thank you for posting. I wondered about low potassium too because I've had a problem with it being low before. It makes my legs cramp when it's low and my legs are cramping again.

This is to anyone: What dose of potassium should I take for this? Is there a certain brand I should get? I ask because my husband is going to the health food store for me tomorrow and I want to make sure I get everything I need.
Posted 7/27/2009 11:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi CajunGrl,

Yes, bablymers sounds right on!  Being potassium deficient can cause all the symptoms you described.

You may want to look at both these sites:

This site below states 2000 mg.

http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/potassium-000320.htm

http://www.vitamins-supplements.org/dietary-minerals/potassium.php

Perhaps the Vitabase is a good supplement to take?  Are you eating leafy veggies and potassium enriched foods?

Hope you feel better,

Denise

 

Posted 7/27/2009 11:59 AM (GMT 0)
Deejavu,

Thank you for the information. I didn't know that taking potassium supplements could potentially harm you. I think I'm going to get back on a certain protein diet I was on. It includes salmon and romaine lettuce amongst other things. I will start eating bananas again too. I admit that I have not been eating right and I truly need to start.
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