Leg/arm weakness ~ muscle fatigue/shakiness

[6-paq]

What type of leg/arm weakness do you experience?  

I have heard many experience more of a muscle fatigue where their leg or arm feels like it is weighed down with cement.

My weakness is more of a "shakiness" or where my legs feel like jello or wobbly.  They do not feel "heavy".  Actually, there are times where my whole body feels like it's shaking, but it's only visible in my hands.  

Is there different types of weakness in MS or do you experience different types?   Do you initially feel wobbly, then have muscle fatigue later?   Or, is it just the unpredictability of this disease in that everyone experiences something different?

Still un-Dx'd and looking for answers.....  Pat :)

[EvanGi]

Hi Just stumbled on this site as I was having a challenging day.
I am 45 and had been really active and engaged with life.
Its been a year since I had been diagnosed.
Awoke one morning paralysed on my right side.
Leg arm and face.
Initially they thought maybe a stroke but later diagnosed with MS.
Have since regained about 90% and improving slowly. Am not on any meds and seem to be doing ok
MRI shows no new lesions and it will monitor every year by Neuro.
I do however feel ongoing vertigo and weakness, especially in my right leg, (When the weather is warm or when I'm fatigued or overwork.
Its great to see some really positive posts as it gives me a reality check. I now take each day as a gift and have completely changed lifestyle and diet.
Best wishes to all.

Thanks for sharing.

[greendavey]

You sound much like my wife. She was diagnosed in 1989 at age, 35. We have been chipping away at reducing symptoms through natural means since then. We have done well. Today her biggest problems are injuries from falls. She even had a small book about her MS experiences published called, "My MS Challenge". On the back cover, it says never give up, just like you said. I appreciate your positive attitude. I believe it's better medicine than anything doctors could have. If you want, maybe we could exchange ideas.

[Frick1125]

Trisha27 have you had any further diagnoses yet?  I'm 27  and experiencing the same issues. Just curious...thx Jill

[Ojibajo]

I am diagnosed with MS and currently in PT for left side weakness. It's not nearly as bad as it was last year. Last year I couldn't even lift a one pound weight with my left leg and I had diminished control and use of my left hand. I had a very noticeable limp (Think: Igor). My muscles had started to atrophy and I was pretty shocked at how quickly this occurred.

Usually when I get up is when I have the wobbly thing going on. I think this is because I get spastic at night. By mid morning early afternoon I am usually pretty good, later afternoon is when I get the heavy leg thing going on and usually some pain too.

I am hoping to get normal strength and control back in my left leg and I am really not that far off so I think it's likely that I will. I'm sure I will still get weakness from fatigue or heat induced weakness, but I think I'll be pretty close to 100% soon.

My left hand is about 80-90% of what it should be. I have a lot of spasticity issues in my lower are and left hand, but I've been plateaued there for so long I think that's as good as it's gonna get, but it's still pretty good. I can pretty much still do almost everything I did before except play guitar like I did before and opening doors is sometimes tricky.   It definitely could be a lot worse.

[Marge19050]

I'm 26 yrs old and I got diagnosed with MS in January, 2012.  I know what it's like to not understand your body anymore...so many symptoms and bad days.  This brings fear with it. I don't trust doctors anymore and people annoy me because they want to throw so much advise my way and tell me how to live my life.  

As i type this right now, my arms are sore and i wake up with my elbows in pain sometimes. My feet are numb yet tingly.  I have to drag my left leg when i walk.  The left foot from under my knee feels like it wants to drop off.  I have the shakes, notice it more in my right hand and thumb when i text... and I giggle at the double vision. I tire so easily and fall asleep anywhere. I'm learning more about myself, essential oils, herbs, what i take into my being (body, soul and spirit)..        

Like the other people who throw advise at you I have a couple things to tell you. Never allow fear suck you and take your life away.  Remain positive through these challenges. Look at life with new eyes.  Laugh at every chance you get, it's a LOT more fun than crying.  Appreciate and be patient with those who take care of and love you especially as they are also confused and sad.  Love yourself and meet other positive people who understand what you are going through.
  
Never give up.
Cheers

[jms75]

thank you..I did what you suggested
jms75