Understanding Arm Weakness, Neck Pain & Potential Causes

Question
My arms always feel weak like I went to a gym for a workout.
If I am blow drying my hair after a minute holding the blow dryer my arms start to feel real weak.My wrists also hurt and the back of my neck.
Long time ago I had an exray of my neck and it showed 3 narrowing disc.What does that mean.
Also my mother dies of ALS.Is that hereditary?
My ankles ache like a toothache.
What could be going on.

Thanks


Answer
Hi Debbie,
The symptoms that you describe as it pertains to your arms can be from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Thoracic Outlet Syndrome or Cervical Disc Disease.
All these possibilities need to be investigated.
ALS is hereditary in about 5% of cases.
As for your ankles aching, you should also be checked for diseases of the Autoimmune and Connective Tissue type
It's best that you see your family doctor and ask him/her to pursue these symptoms.