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Post viral?? Please help!

Hey guys!

Experiencing some weird neurological symptoms. Started 4 months ago with a bad stomach bug which I couldn’t shift for ages and drs thought was gastroenteritis. Had feelings of fatigue and weakness accompanying and some dizziness. Then about 6 weeks ago I started getting really tight neck muscles and tingling numbish arms and hands in the mornings upon waking which went away after getting up and moving. Also had twitches all over in feet calves thighs stomach arms and face which really frighten me. Seen 3 drs and none seemed concerned but only did bloods and some physical nerve examination stuff. Managing to excercise and get on with life but feel much more tired after exertion and sometimes through large periods of the day. I get really anxious about what it happening and often cry about it. Wondering if my chronic health anxiety is making it worse and if I’m also a little depressed. I’m hoping it’s all post viral which most recent doc said was possible but wanted to ask you guys for some advice... thanks in advance!

Stef
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So, could it possibly have been a really bad virus that your slowly bouncing back from?  That you are getting on with your activities is great!  Keep doing that and see if you can put this behind you.  Have you had any dietary changes?  When I do, I'm often severely fatigued whether it is less sugar or more of this or that.  They've checked you out overall and haven't found any red flags, right?  That hopefully is relieving to you.  Do you have muscle weakness still or the tingling/numbness?
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Thanks so much for your reply. The weakness isn’t actual it’s percieved apparently?! I can still do the same press ups I always could and run the same distance and pace - I just feel much more wiped a lot
Of the time. The weakness feels more like low blood sugar but i don’t have that?! The numbness is only in the mornings after I’ve been lying down all night.
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Anyone???
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