
I’m 47 And (with Exception To A 5 Year Period

Tizanidine is unlikely to be the cause - further explanations below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to 'Ask a Doctor' service,
I carefully read your query and understand your concern. The symptoms you are having is very unlikely to be due to tizanidine. Other conditions should be considered and proper examinations were done.
I would recommend you to see your local doctor first and have a thorough physical examination first. According to the findings, your local doctor decides on further specialist referral or needed tests and examinations.
Very likely you will need the following:
- CBC and ERS, electrolytes in blood (especially calcium and magnesium levels), RF, ANA test, to rule out electrolyte problems and also some autoimmune conditions
- EMG and NCT are tests that will determine if your symptoms are due to the nerves or due to a musculoskeletal condition (polymyalgia rheumatica, rheumatoid diseases) or the neurological conditions that you were already mentioning and others (Multiple sclerosis).
- sometimes MRI of brain and spine may be ordered (not all patients need these).
To conclude:
- there are many conditions that might cause your symptoms from neurologic to rheumatoid diseases and electrolyte disbalances.
- it is less likely tizanidine is the cause, it actually helps with your symptoms
- it might be better to see your local doctor, have a thorough examination and probably some tests and then it will be more clear which specialist to visit (rheumatologist or neurologist)
I hope this is helpful. I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj,
General and Family Physician


Further advices below
Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome back,
I would advise you to have a TSH check to rule out thyroid problems as well. Thyroid may cause constipation, mood changes and in some cases even muscular problems.
Meanwhile you can use movicol2-3 sachets a day when you are constipated and 1-2 a day when you are not. It is advisable to take movicol regularly even when you are not constipated as to prevent severe constipation.
I hope this answers your query and is helpful.
I remain at your disposal in case further medical assistance is needed.
Regards,
Dr. Antoneta Zotaj

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