Weak Muscles

[becjo]

I've got an appt with a neurologist in 2 wks - I'm nervous.  My arms and legs have been going numb (esp arm) and I'm severely fatigued.  My eye has also been blurring for the past yr.  My mother and grandmother had mysthenia gravis.  Is this hereitary? Is MS a factor?  I also suffered a miscarriage 3 months ago and didn't know if it could even be depression symptoms.  I don't feel "depressed" where I feel suicidal but I do still cry daily for my loss.  The muscle weakness in my arms and legs are what's worrying me though.  My family doctor already ran blood tests for anemia and thryoid and checked blood counts - all OK.  I'm an avid Jazzerciser - go to 5 classes a week - now I can't even think about lifting weights or doing aerobics.  All the symptoms really kicked in after the miscarriage.  Any ideas? Suggestions?  I'm truly nervous about M/S - maybe I'm reading too much into things - but I'm in the process of getting a new house too and scared we'll get in and I'll find out I have some terrible disease. Can anyone help ease my mind any?  Thanks for listening!
Rebecca

[xzjv7t]

I have been experiencing weakness and shakiness in my muscles...legs and arms especially, small quick involuntary eye movements, and seeing spots. Some are small and silver like that last for a second in the corner of my eye, and others are just dots of blue, or green that are just outside of my field of view. They dissapear as soon as I look toward them, and last throughout the day. When I fall asleep, My arms go numb every night. I realize that all these symptoms may not be related, but I  have expressed concern to my Physician regarding them. I have been seen by an opthamologist to have my eyes dialated and checked, and he reported all was well. I know what is normal, and these things are not...should I be concerned?

[mjp]

I suggest seeing a Rhuematologist and have your blood levels checked.  If your cardiolipids and phospholipids are elevated you could definetely have a clotting disorder and need blood thinners to prevent strokes. I have elevated Lupus anticoagulant in my blood and was told I am prone to miscarrages because of it, but I was never told all the other problems it could cause until recently. I hope all works out for you. MJP

[CCF-Neuro-M.D.-JT]

You sound like you have a lot of reasons to be stressed, but let's think about other things that can cause these symptoms.
#1 yes, MG has a hereditary component, but your symptoms do not sound typical (although I have not personally examined you).
#2 MS is always a consideration when a young woman has focal neurological symptoms. If you are really having blurred vision, consider getting an ophthalmologist to look at your eyes, or a neurologist who is comfortable doing so. If you have MS, there ay be telltalle signs on the eye exam since you;ve had blurriness.
#3 If the reason for the miscarriage has not been investigated, consider getting special blood tests to see if you have a clotting problem. This could potentially cause small strokes in young women.

If the neurologist cannot find anything on exam and the symtpoms stay the same, I would consider an antidepressant just temporarily and perhaps some counseling. I'm very sorry about your loss. It might help to talk to someone about it.
Best of luck.