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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Muscle Aches And Body Stiffness

hello, my name is holly. i am 60 years old. I am having major fatigue and muscle aches and body stiffness. It seems to be getting worse. I have had it ongoing for several months. Used to be just in the mornings when I got up. But now it continues through out the day.
Wed, 27 Jan 2021
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Hello,

Fatigue, muscle aches and fatigue in the elderly may be indicative of polymyalgia rheumatica, chronic fatigue syndrome, OA, RA or fibromyalgia. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) blood tests done to check the levels of inflammation in your body. Your treating doctor may order for a few more tests to detect OA, RA, fibromyalgia, etc.

You are suggested to take quality sleep, stay away from stressful lifestyle, anxiety and depression. Exercise regularly under a physiotherapist, take home made healthy balanced food. Take calcium and vitamin D. Avoid addictions if any. The treatment of choice is corticosteroids and methotrexate after a complete medical check up. Get treated at the earliest. In the meantime you can take vitamin E (Evion- 400mg) and Combiflam, once a day after food to ease discomfort. Take vitamin B6, B12 rich food or supplements.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Muscle Aches And Body Stiffness

Hello, Fatigue, muscle aches and fatigue in the elderly may be indicative of polymyalgia rheumatica, chronic fatigue syndrome, OA, RA or fibromyalgia. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP, get Erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and C-reactive protein (CRP) blood tests done to check the levels of inflammation in your body. Your treating doctor may order for a few more tests to detect OA, RA, fibromyalgia, etc. You are suggested to take quality sleep, stay away from stressful lifestyle, anxiety and depression. Exercise regularly under a physiotherapist, take home made healthy balanced food. Take calcium and vitamin D. Avoid addictions if any. The treatment of choice is corticosteroids and methotrexate after a complete medical check up. Get treated at the earliest. In the meantime you can take vitamin E (Evion- 400mg) and Combiflam, once a day after food to ease discomfort. Take vitamin B6, B12 rich food or supplements. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician