Suggest Treatment For Muscle Stiffness And Soreness

Posted on Tue, 2 Sep 2014

Question: Hi; Recently in the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing alot of muscle stiffness and soreness ( some joint soreness too). It is worse after I lay down for a while and takes me about 1-2 hrs to get XXXXXXX I had a 4 way by-pass 2 yrs ago and take Lipitor, Metapropanol & Asprin ( occasionally Tylenol). I have A-fib condtion too. My last blood wotk 2 days ago showed a CRP(900+)(very high) ; BUN (27)(high normal); Cr=1.39 (Sl. high); RBC=4.24 (low norm) My age is 74; Male; Live in NW XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please, Lipitor is responsible for these symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am so sorry to hear about these symptoms that you have reported. I have reviewed the information fully and have also reviewed your laboratory results. This is a typical side effect of lipitor. Please, talk to your doctor to get your drugs reviewed and adjusted accordingly taking into account these symptoms.

In all, Lipitor is responsible for these symptoms and the abnormal laboratory findings. Please, talk to your doctor about this and get it sorted out.

I hope this helps and addresses your question full. I wish you well. Thanks for using our services and feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar