Case of the Month #55 Sudden Onset Generalised Weakness

Published 13/02/2025

What additional aspects of the history might you pursue?

  • Diarrhoea/Vomiting – None seen in this patient  
  • Causes of Renal Tubular Acidosis – No previous renal problems, can’t exclude drug cause 
  • Previous episodes of paralysis/weakness – Only this current weakness  
  • Extended Drug history – As above. 
  • Taking Ibuprofen 400mg 4-6x a day with paracetamol 1gram QDS and Codeine 60mg QDS