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What Causes Poor Muscle Strength In The Shoulders And Chest?

I have recently experienced times where i have several moments when i lose almost all muscle strength and it feels like I might collapse. It starts in my shoulders and chest as if I have to sit down or I might not be able to stand. After 5 to 7 minutes it goes away and I feel normal again. I have always been very healthy and am 58 years old. I have had three or four of these episodes in the last 6 months,
Mon, 28 Aug 2017
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Is there any other symptoms? Like losing your consciousness or eyesight for a moment?Please check your blood pressure, lipid profile and blood sugar. If all of these are normal, there is nothing major to worry about. Try to do small exercises with arms and shoulders.
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What Causes Poor Muscle Strength In The Shoulders And Chest?

Is there any other symptoms? Like losing your consciousness or eyesight for a moment?Please check your blood pressure, lipid profile and blood sugar. If all of these are normal, there is nothing major to worry about. Try to do small exercises with arms and shoulders. Thank you.