weak arms, tired muscles, no upper body strength

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No, seriously, about this time two years I was straight-up convinced that I had chronic fatigue syndrome -- I prob. even mentioned it somewhere on ILX -- and was already mentally preparing for my future as an invalid.

― jaymc (jaymc), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:06 (eighteen years ago) link

I think having your blood tested is the best way to go. That's what I usually do and recommend people. It doesn't cost that much. If it turns out to be nothing, great, if it turns out to be *bad*, they can help you out. Do you have shortness of breath? Feeling really weak? *Swimming* (uh, I don't know how to translate this)? Cause it might be iron deficiency.

I had chronic fatigue syndrome

I like to believe I have this, but deep down I know I'm just a lazy fat bitch. ;-) (Sorry to those who have this syndrome...)

― nathalie's body's designed for two (stevie nixed), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:08 (eighteen years ago) link

should i go to the doctor? (i probably should, i know, but i only ask because i have no insurance so its not a decision i usually rush into.)

I would wait a couple more weeks, but if you continue to feel this way you should probably see a doctor. Are there any free clinics near where you live? It's probably nothing, but you should have your blood checked in case there might be a problem. A couple of years back I was feeling this way all the time -- no energy, fatigue, etc. and it turned out to be an illness. So it might be better to be safe than sorry.

― Leon C. (Ex Leon), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:11 (eighteen years ago) link

Yeah, N. and N. are wise about the blood-checking.

― jaymc (jaymc), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:20 (eighteen years ago) link

Sometimes I feel like this and realize it's because I'm fighting off a cold or virus without actually succumbing to it and getting symptoms.

― Jordan (Jordan), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:24 (eighteen years ago) link

I never feel anything less than supremely powerful and deeply potent.

― I'd still rather be in Tokyo (nordicskilla), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:26 (eighteen years ago) link

Yeah, and don't ask your parents either.
Totally. I once had to go to the doctor for a bump. I was scared enough as it was, but she kept going on and on about various cancer treatment options I might look into. It turned out it was an ingrown hair!

― Sarah McLusky (coco), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:26 (eighteen years ago) link

go to a doctor

― s1ocki (slutsky), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:28 (eighteen years ago) link

I don't trust doctors anymore, they don't work!

― I'd still rather be in Tokyo (nordicskilla), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:29 (eighteen years ago) link

Do I sound like Tom Cruise?

― I'd still rather be in Tokyo (nordicskilla), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:29 (eighteen years ago) link

Yes, you are probably jumping on the couch as you post.

― Leon C. (Ex Leon), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:33 (eighteen years ago) link

Blood test is a smart idea. How are your sinuses? I find that sinus problems can give me strange feelings of weak-limbedness, but I don't think it's ever localized to my upper body. Also, I don't remember it affecting my chest.

― RS LaRue (RSLaRue), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 20:54 (eighteen years ago) link

(In other words: it sounds nothing like my sinus related symptoms, but that's the filter through which I view all possible maldies.)

― RS LaRue (RSLaRue), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 21:02 (eighteen years ago) link

I always feel tired and weak. Like Jaymc, I too thought I had CFS at one point. I have found, though, if I get 8 hours of sleep, exercise, try to eliminate high GI carbs and dairy, I feel right as rain.

Of course I don't do this as much as I should and as a result feel like poo.

― Homosexual II (Homosexual II), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 21:04 (eighteen years ago) link

could really be mono - I just heard about two people who currently have it and NO, they do not even know one another. Blood work in order if not better in a couple of weeks. Feel better and REST!

― Wiggy (Wiggy), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 22:03 (eighteen years ago) link

i'll bet the minute you stop calling yourself "strongo hulkington" this clears right up

― jones (actual), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 22:10 (eighteen years ago) link

haha, diagnosis: high standards

― Jordan (Jordan), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 22:41 (eighteen years ago) link

Stop going to the fershlugginer gym, it's draining you of precious bile!

― Tracer Hand (tracerhand), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 23:07 (eighteen years ago) link

You have lost your superhero powers! Oh Nooooooo!

― Paunchy Stratego (kenan), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 23:14 (eighteen years ago) link

It's like Superman II, when he sees his blood for the first time.

― Paunchy Stratego (kenan), Tuesday, 12 July 2005 23:14 (eighteen years ago) link

three years pass...

HOw many pushpops I need to do for musculer???? I have done seven :))))

― f_rankle, Wednesday, 21 January 2009 22:10 (fifteen years ago) link

http://www.houseofrave.com/media/candy/push-pops-big.jpg

― Alex in SF, Wednesday, 21 January 2009 22:13 (fifteen years ago) link

do 14 den u wil be set 4 life !!!!!!!!!!!!:))))))))>>>>

― open wide, come inside, it's apple butter (Autumn Almanac), Wednesday, 21 January 2009 22:16 (fifteen years ago) link

Your tongue might be a funny color though.

― Alex in SF, Wednesday, 21 January 2009 22:17 (fifteen years ago) link

It did one again another!!! FInd very diffecult but I am stronger due :))

THank you.

― f_rankle, Wednesday, 21 January 2009 22:20 (fifteen years ago) link

TIP streth aftewords othrwise u wil shrinc like a crab an had 2 go 2 hosbitel

― open wide, come inside, it's apple butter (Autumn Almanac), Wednesday, 21 January 2009 22:35 (fifteen years ago) link

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