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What Causes Nausea Along With Joint Pain And Headaches?
I have morning nausea, inability to eat many foods I used to eat, cannot eat gluten, lost 8lbs in 3 weeks withoutr ecxcersie ( don t exercise regularly due to fatigue)have daily joint pain, headaches, lack of motivation afternoon to evening ( fatigue) , cold hands & feet and have just had my thyroid removed because I have papillary cancer. I am on 125 mcg of Syntrhoid.
Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Hi,
There are different issues that may be going on and possibly a combination of issues. The morning nausea and inability to use particular foods may be related to conditions such as GERD or IBS (though IBS is more likely if there is abdominal pain and changes in bowel function or movements). The presence of joint pain daily, if generalized should be investigated minimally with a complete blood count, ESR and CRP
ESR and CRP check for inflammation in the body, they are non specific markers for inflammation, they would not tell you exactly what is wrong but would indicate that there are underlying health issues that need further investigations. They would go up with any cause of inflammation- allergies, infection, trauma, autoimmune diseases, cancer etc.
Joint pain and altered peripheral circulation can occur in some autoimmune diseases eg RA, SLE, scleroderma and screening for these and other autoimmune conditions should also be considered because they would affect general energy levels as well. You should consider seeing your doctor for some basic bloods to clarify the symptoms that you are experiencing
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician
There are different issues that may be going on and possibly a combination of issues. The morning nausea and inability to use particular foods may be related to conditions such as GERD or IBS (though IBS is more likely if there is abdominal pain and changes in bowel function or movements). The presence of joint pain daily, if generalized should be investigated minimally with a complete blood count, ESR and CRP
ESR and CRP check for inflammation in the body, they are non specific markers for inflammation, they would not tell you exactly what is wrong but would indicate that there are underlying health issues that need further investigations. They would go up with any cause of inflammation- allergies, infection, trauma, autoimmune diseases, cancer etc.
Joint pain and altered peripheral circulation can occur in some autoimmune diseases eg RA, SLE, scleroderma and screening for these and other autoimmune conditions should also be considered because they would affect general energy levels as well. You should consider seeing your doctor for some basic bloods to clarify the symptoms that you are experiencing
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson, General & Family Physician
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