@laura0209 

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laura0209

Where are my arms?

Hi, I was just wondering whether anyone had had any muscle weakness that has shocked them? I've always had a good level of strength in my arms but last week I went for a swim and couldn't lift myself out of the pool! I tried it again yesterday and the same thing happened! It's so frustrating and the weird part is that I can't actually feel anything happening in my arms when I'm trying to push up, like I've got a complete blank from my elbows to my shoulders! Anyone had something similar? Thanks, Laura x
@Stumbler

Hi @laura0209 and welcome. Does this weakness only occur after a swim, when you try and get out? The reason I ask is that it's very easy to over-do the swimming. The water hold us buoyant and we don't realise how much effort is involved...................until we try and get out! Just a thought........

@laura0209

Hi @stumbler thank you for your response. Unfortunately it's not just after length swimming or similar. I'm also an assistant swimming teacher so could be in the water for only 20 mins or so doing very little actual swimming, and still have the same issue. I think it's confused me more because it's not a weakness that has come on gradually; one session I'm fine, the next I can't get out!