Myopathy??? Help - Neuropathy Message Board

Genotrt · 06-06-2001, 10:59 AM

Being new to this board I'm not sure I am in the right place or not, but I'm looking for some help.

First of all, I'm a diabetic, type 2 and I take meds for it. I have all the normal Neuropathy symptons, such as legs tingling and numbness. But I have another big problem. My calves and shins experience a tremendous amount of pain when I try any exercise at all. A short 50 foot walk puts me in so much pain I have to stop. Its much worse when I carry anything such as my brief case. I lost 35 lbs a while back and it seems to be mostly muscle.

I have heard of something called Mitochondrial Myopathy and I have looked for info on the net, but haven't been able to find anything on this.

Can anyone out there help?

littlechrisgma · 12-16-2005, 11:35 AM

im a 45 yr.old woman who has been suffering for yars with weakness in the top of my legs and bottom. also it has started in my arms. i have had epidurals in my spine and lots of mri,s. the doctor has been making me come in for nc,s with the needles. i have had 4 of those done. he says my nerves are alright. just recently i had to go for blood work to see what is causing all my pain and weakness. i will tell you that it is very hard to live with!! my legs mostly,, they get tired and weak so quick it is driving me crazy!!!i feel so weak and tired most of the time(it is awful). could someone tell me how and why???? i have to be to my dr.(neurologist) the 23rd and im scared to death!!! someone help please and let me know the reason for this?? thank you very much!!! ):

6foot3 · 12-16-2005, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by littlechrisgma

im a 45 yr.old woman who has been suffering for yars with weakness in the top of my legs and bottom. also it has started in my arms. i have had epidurals in my spine and lots of mri,s. the doctor has been making me come in for nc,s with the needles. i have had 4 of those done. he says my nerves are alright. just recently i had to go for blood work to see what is causing all my pain and weakness. i will tell you that it is very hard to live with!! my legs mostly,, they get tired and weak so quick it is driving me crazy!!!i feel so weak and tired most of the time(it is awful). could someone tell me how and why???? i have to be to my dr.(neurologist) the 23rd and im scared to death!!! someone help please and let me know the reason for this?? thank you very much!!! ):

Hi littlechrisgma , Did you ever have a Lumbar Puncture done?? Also when you had the ncv and eeg did he/she tell you that you had a neuropathy.When you see the doctor on the 23rd what will he/she be doing as far as testing??The MRI was for your Brain and Spinal Cord i assume.If you could answere a few of these questions i and others will try to advise you better !! harry!