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What Causes Stiffness In Arm, Muscle Weakness And Shortness Of Breath?

I am a female, 5 -2 , about 135 lb, and 65 years old. I just retired from 38 years of teaching at middle school. For the last 20+ years I have jogged 2 miles daily. But within the last month or so, I ve had to walk half of the way, getting exhausted. Other symptoms include stiffness in left arm, labored/shortnesss of breathing, overall muscle weakness, and a cough. Got any ideas ?
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your back

I will advise you to do MRI spine and brain.
For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief.
You may need bronchodilator consulting your doctor.

Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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What Causes Stiffness In Arm, Muscle Weakness And Shortness Of Breath?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain in your back I will advise you to do MRI spine and brain. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights, Sit with support to back. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give quick relief. You may need bronchodilator consulting your doctor. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.