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Suggest Treatment For Constant Muscle Pain While Having Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
I am 37 and used to be able to run mini marathons. anymore I can t hardly move my body hurts muscles ache. I ve done research on fibromyalgia, but I do not have joint pain. I m fatigued, and my thinking can be foggy. There are days I hardly want to get out of bed because I hurt. I ve been told I have chronic The Fatigue syndrome. Is there a difference between the two? I had mono 10 years ago and have never been the same sense:(
Fri, 17 Jan 2020
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, you should get a baseline autoimmune profile to rule out any Rheumatological disorder like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus etc.
I suggest taking ANA, RA factor along with inflammatory markers like ESR and CRP.
If these are unremarkable, may need to be worked up for thyroid profile, cortisol and sugar levels for any endocrine abnormalities.
Serum electrolytes and calcium levels, as well as micronutrients deficiencies, should also be ruled out like vitamin D3, B12 and folic acid levels may be needed and replaced if deficient.
If these are normal fibromyalgia may be considered but that's always a diagnosis of exclusion and after objective causes or possibilities are ruled out initially.
Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be helpful for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, you should get a baseline autoimmune profile to rule out any Rheumatological disorder like rheumatoid arthritis or lupus etc.
I suggest taking ANA, RA factor along with inflammatory markers like ESR and CRP.
If these are unremarkable, may need to be worked up for thyroid profile, cortisol and sugar levels for any endocrine abnormalities.
Serum electrolytes and calcium levels, as well as micronutrients deficiencies, should also be ruled out like vitamin D3, B12 and folic acid levels may be needed and replaced if deficient.
If these are normal fibromyalgia may be considered but that's always a diagnosis of exclusion and after objective causes or possibilities are ruled out initially.
Meanwhile, OTC analgesics like acetaminophen can be helpful for symptomatic relief.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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