ChrisComedy's Journal, 05 January 2015

Explains why Pilates, weight lifting, rowing, cardio, etc. didn't have any impact. Sarcopenia is generally reversable. 

Great that it is reversible. Can it be avoided?  

Well Chris, at least now you know what it isn't. I hope you can get more info if your symptoms persist.  

oofster, people who are sedentary, are most at risk for sarcopenia. Exercise, particularly strength training, is the best prevention. 

Do you have a plan to discover the cause?  

More testing, including an MRI to rule out spine. 

Hope he keeps looking until you have a plan.  

I had an EMG today, which consists of running electric current through fingers and arms. 

Yup, very familiar with them, used to assist with them years ago when I did a different type id nerve testing.  

Yeah, I need to buy me some weights. I mostly run on tread mill and outdoor walks, when the weather permits it. Rarely do much strength training.  

Co-pay wa only $30! 

oofster, don't have to become an Olympic lifter. Even training with light weights is beneficial. 

Oofster, if you don't have a gym or want some at home. Just some info here. A set of dumbbells 40# of weight gold's gym @ Walmart in store delivery are 19.95. A set of barbells 100# total is I think 49.95 (bought those for the grandsons, a weight bench if you want starts at about $40.00. Aldi's has kettle balls right now here for $19.95 set f 3. 5#, 10#, and 15#. I have the dumbbells and just bought the kettle balls, I also go to a gym, but like having an option for at home. I also have a set of 3# hand weights.  

Chris, not bad on the co-pay.  

C.C Yeah, I don't think I'll do any hardcore body building for sure.I don't want to look bigger then hubby. A set of dumbbells or kettle balls sound nice. I would like to improve my female shape, and gain strength, as I get older. Thanks Wholefoodnut I will def look for some of those items,and add them to my exercise room. 

I'm a 65 yo female. I do weights mostly at the gym, slowly working up to heavier. Strength trying is good to strengthen your bones and improve or stave off osteoporosis, help arthritis. The book Younger Next Year for Women. Awesome book. It's good for you!!! 

Electromyography (EMG) is a technique for evaluating and recording the electrical activity produced by skeletal muscles.[1] EMG is performed using an instrument called an electromyograph, to produce a record called an electromyogram. An electromyograph detects the electrical potential generated by muscle cells[2] when these cells are electrically or neurologically activated. The signals can be analyzed to detect medical abnormalities, activation level, or recruitment order or to analyze the biomechanics of human or animal movement. - Wikipedia 

Thinking of you C.C. Truly J.J.  

Is he doing the MRI with contrast?  

Best of luck as you search for cause and solutions. J