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What Causes Pain And Stiffness In The Joints All Over The Body?
Question: For over a year I've had episodes where my joints/muscles hurt, feel stiff and weak. It lasts a few days, goes away and returns a few weeks later. I have visited my GP twice, 2 rhuematologists, and anorthopedic Dr. I was tested for tick borne illness, RA, Lupus, and had a CBC. Everything is normal.
The last episode I had ( 4 weeks ago) did not completely go away, it left my legs so weak/stiff I feel like I over exercised. All my other muscles are fatigued, worsened with use. X-rays and an ultrasound are normal. I was sent to physical therapy a few weeks ago-no help. The dr. sent me to a neurologist, he tested me for porphyria, test was normal. He said he Will do some further testing, but the soonest appointment is the end of August! He told me just hang in there.
What can I do in the meantime? Can you please offer some help. I run a summer program for youth, i'm afraid I'm not going be able fulfill my responsibilities. I'm so afraid of a neuromuscular disease that I'm having bad anxiety.
The last episode I had ( 4 weeks ago) did not completely go away, it left my legs so weak/stiff I feel like I over exercised. All my other muscles are fatigued, worsened with use. X-rays and an ultrasound are normal. I was sent to physical therapy a few weeks ago-no help. The dr. sent me to a neurologist, he tested me for porphyria, test was normal. He said he Will do some further testing, but the soonest appointment is the end of August! He told me just hang in there.
What can I do in the meantime? Can you please offer some help. I run a summer program for youth, i'm afraid I'm not going be able fulfill my responsibilities. I'm so afraid of a neuromuscular disease that I'm having bad anxiety.
Brief Answer:
You may be having seronegative arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. Pain and stiffness in all joints without any positive blood test is difficult to treat. There is only few diagnosis.
1.Seronegative arthritis
2.Fibromyalgia
I would suggest you following.
1. Take calcium and vitamin D 3 60000 units per week for six weeks.
2. Tablet Pregaabalin M at night time.
3. Tablet Saaz 1000 mg daily.
4.short time steroids can also be used.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks
You may be having seronegative arthritis
Detailed Answer:
Hello, I have studied your case. Pain and stiffness in all joints without any positive blood test is difficult to treat. There is only few diagnosis.
1.Seronegative arthritis
2.Fibromyalgia
I would suggest you following.
1. Take calcium and vitamin D 3 60000 units per week for six weeks.
2. Tablet Pregaabalin M at night time.
3. Tablet Saaz 1000 mg daily.
4.short time steroids can also be used.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other follow up questions.
Thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for your information. I'm terrified about a Neuromuscular disease, what is the likelihood?
Brief Answer:
Does not look like neuromuscular disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thanks for replying. I can assure you that you will not have any neuromuscular disease. It is arthralgia and it is curable. Do not be panic.
Thanks
Does not look like neuromuscular disease
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thanks for replying. I can assure you that you will not have any neuromuscular disease. It is arthralgia and it is curable. Do not be panic.
Thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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