Left arm has little strength(could this be a stroke sign?)

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I am ending my 2nd week on the Jan. rotation, last night I had to do Muscle Max and for the first time ever my left arm was like limp I could not lift anything with this arm. Even holding the phone with my left arm was difficult it feels weak and shakey. Does anyone know what this could be? Should I be concerned? please Help!! Lori
 
RE: Left arm has little strength

>Lori,
>
>Are you referring to during the workout, or afterwards?
>
>Sandra
Both, I feel no strength in the left arm it is shakey and weak. This has never happened before Lori
 
I cld. my Dr. was told I needed to be seen and to call for a appt. Monday. Lets hope nothing happens before then. Still could use anyones opinions or suggestions please. Lori
 
Lori, sorry I don't have any suggestions but wanted to let you know that I will keep you in my thoughts & prayers that everything is okay. Keep us posted and take it easy til Monday. If it gets worse, I would def go to ER! Thinking of you!
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Thanks Debbie for your kind words, I will keep you updated and if it does get any worse I will go to the ER. Thanks again, Lori
 
I would think a pinched nerve of some sort would be more likely than a stroke (which wouldn't just effect your arm, IMO.)

I would say, go to the ER if it doesn't get BETTER, rather than seeing if it gets worse.
 
>I am hoping Michele will see this!


Wendy, you place way more confidence in me than I deserve, but thank you--you're too kind.

I agree with Kathryn. The first thought that crossed my mind when I read your post was that you may have pinched a nerve. To avoid further injury I would hold off on exercise until you've been cleared by your doctor unless, of course, your weakness and/or pain has resolved on it's own. These things aren't something you want to mess around with so I'd get checked out as soon as possible ;).

Michele
 
>>I am hoping Michele will see this!
>
>
>Wendy, you place way more confidence in me than I deserve, but
>thank you--you're too kind.
>
>I agree with Kathryn. The first thought that crossed my mind
>when I read your post was that you may have pinched a nerve.
>To avoid further injury I would hold off on exercise until
>you've been cleared by your doctor unless, of course, your
>weakness and/or pain has resolved on it's own. These things
>aren't something you want to mess around with so I'd get
>checked out as soon as possible ;).
>
>Michele
>
>


That is exactly what I thought, you guys!

I will keep you in my thoughts. I know it is scary. :)

Missy
 
well my arm is still numb but today I noticed when I felt my bicep it felt like it was bruised so maybe it is a pinched nerve or pulled muscle. I'm going to the Dr. tomorrow. Thanks for everyones support it helped. Lori
 
>well my arm is still numb but today I noticed when I felt my
>bicep it felt like it was bruised so maybe it is a pinched
>nerve or pulled muscle.

Or a torn bicep tendon? Don't know what that feels like, but I would think it could cause a bruise and numbness.

Please let us know how this turns out.
 
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