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What Causes Myopathy?

Posted on Mon, 11 May 2015

Question: I have such difficulty rising from a sitting position. Severe muscle pain and joint pain. Using arms to raise my body. Move very slowly when finally on my feet. I take Mirapex for RLS, Celebrex for arthritis, HCTZ for fluid retention. I am 68, weigh 200 lbs and am 5'6" tall.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
It is myopathy

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Most probably you are having proximal myopathy. It iw common with diuretics specially thiazide. Other causes can be Thyroid and Diabetes. So I would recommend you following.
1. Discuss with your doctor if you can change your Diuretics.
2.Get your thyroid and Diabetic status checked.
3. Calcium and B 12 is helpful in this.
4.Tablet carnisure one daily for 6 months.
I hope this answer will be helpful to you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
Thanks

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (16 hours later)

Thank you.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma (10 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thanks for using healthcare magic

Detailed Answer:
Welcome. Please close this discussion if you have no more questions.

wish you a good health.

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

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad