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What Causes Pain In The Joints And Muscle Spasms?

my symptoms are (as diagnosed by my doctor) degenerative arthritis, sinusitis, forgetfulness, sleep apnea. steroids do not help, and inflamation does not happen. my doctor has all this in my records, i am wondering if they have overlooked a link between all of it. always being tested, but no diagnosis for cause. i am in constant pain i all my joints, and have muscle spasms. i weight train 1 to 2 times a week trying to keep blood flowing, but it takes alot of those nitric oxide pills to motivate me. i will answer any question. i used to be an athlete, now i am on temporary disability and about to lose my welding job. insurance is about to run out and i have no diagnosis.
Thu, 27 Feb 2020
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Hello,

Your symptoms could be related to arthritis and depression caused by chronic disease. The forgetfulness could be related to depression or the sleep apnea. Coming to this point, I would recommend using a CPAP device during sleeping if the diagnosis of sleep apnea is confirmed by polysomnogram. If this does not help improve your forgetfulness, I would recommend starting an antidepressant like amitriptyline or duloxetine, which can help improve your mental situation and also against the pain.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Pain In The Joints And Muscle Spasms?

Hello, Your symptoms could be related to arthritis and depression caused by chronic disease. The forgetfulness could be related to depression or the sleep apnea. Coming to this point, I would recommend using a CPAP device during sleeping if the diagnosis of sleep apnea is confirmed by polysomnogram. If this does not help improve your forgetfulness, I would recommend starting an antidepressant like amitriptyline or duloxetine, which can help improve your mental situation and also against the pain. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist