Loss of strength in my arms

[Dahrhatt]

I am to be turning 50 in a few weeks and I have noticed that I do not have the strength I used to have in my arms... to the point that I drop things/ I have had to switch from eating with my left hand to my right because my left hand shakes..... would anyone know what could be happening???

[Dahrhatt]

Thanks for the insight... I am looking into getting an appointment with a Doctor to look further into these issues...I do not take any drugs at this time for any thing other than Vitamins and Excedren.... but  I am hopeing to figure this out soon because it affects me at my job at times..Thanks for the input...

[Dr Sharma]

Hi there. Anxiety, hypoglycemia, excessive coffee and tea can also cause tremors, essential tremor, medications like anti depressants, lithium and Parkinson’s disease and hyperthyroidism. Weakness could also be due to cervical disc changes including degeneration, prolapsed, spondylosis etc. that can be diagnosed with an MRI cervical spine. You should consult a neurologist for a detailed neurological evaluation. This along with the requisite investigations would help in the diagnosis and the relevant therapy. Hope this helps, take care.