What Causes Body Pains, Sore Glands And Fatigue?

Posted on Sat, 7 Mar 2015

Question: for many years I have gotten this drop dead fatigue that feels like it's in my bones with that I get achy and my glands get sore. it can last hours or a day. it worse when I'm ending my cycle. the fatigue makes me feel dizzy like I'm on a boat. I'm 39. female. no health issues known

Answered by Dr. Nidhi Setia (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
probable somatoform disorder.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.

You have bodyaches, sore glands, feel fatigued which makes you dizzy. This increases as your cycle ends.

I can understand your concerns.

These symptoms, in absence of any other health issues, can most probably be due to somatoform disorder.

I have some suggestions for you:
1. Go for hemoglobin and thyroid tests as these are most common causes of such symptoms in females. The abnormal tests would need appropriate treatment.

2. If normal, the treatment would include drugs like cymbalta (duloxetine) or lyrica (pregabalin). These are however prescription drugs and taken only under doctor's supervision.

3. Increase dairy products and green vegetables in your diet.

4. Practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.

Keep a regular follow-up with your gynecologist.

Hope this helps.
Feel free to ask further.

Thanks.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Bhagyalaxmi Nalaparaju