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What Causes Persistent And Recurring Body Pain?
Brief Answer:
Continue NSAIDs. Likely viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Joint pain like you're describing is generally caused by viral diseases, Lyme disease, tic diseases, flea diseases, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, HIV, syphilis, and a couple rare inflammatory disease. Given your age, and the sudden onset, I would say this is most likely from a viral disease or a tic born diseases. You don't always have a rash with tic born diseases such as Lyme. Actually about 30% of people won't get a rash. A lot of people will also complain about headaches.
If you live in a Lyme endemic area, you should get tested soon. Otherwise, it is most likely a viral infection due to the sudden onset and lack of other symptoms. In the meantime, I would recommend doubling your fluid intake, continuing Tylenol and ibuprofen, rest.
Continue NSAIDs. Likely viral infection
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Joint pain like you're describing is generally caused by viral diseases, Lyme disease, tic diseases, flea diseases, as well as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, lupus, HIV, syphilis, and a couple rare inflammatory disease. Given your age, and the sudden onset, I would say this is most likely from a viral disease or a tic born diseases. You don't always have a rash with tic born diseases such as Lyme. Actually about 30% of people won't get a rash. A lot of people will also complain about headaches.
If you live in a Lyme endemic area, you should get tested soon. Otherwise, it is most likely a viral infection due to the sudden onset and lack of other symptoms. In the meantime, I would recommend doubling your fluid intake, continuing Tylenol and ibuprofen, rest.
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