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57 yr old female been very healthy with NO meds at all, very tired every day lately, usually fair skin and I am even paler now. Family history significant for heart issues. Achey muscles all the time. Should I be concerned for cardiac issues or is this life with menopause.
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* As per my clinical experience, there can be various reasons for severe fatigue with muscle ache as
- nutritional deficiencies involving iron, vitamins, proteins, trace elements as zinc, magnesium or others - low levels of active thyroid hormones as in hypothyroid status - menopause related ( also usual co existence of hot flashes, mood swings )
Needs a definite evaluation with your physician for look into the matter and best guidelines accordingly.
Wish you best health and recovery.
Thank you. Regards.
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What Causes Severe Fatigue And Muscle Ache?
Hello and welcome to Ask A Doctor services. I have read your query and here is my advise. * As per my clinical experience, there can be various reasons for severe fatigue with muscle ache as - nutritional deficiencies involving iron, vitamins, proteins, trace elements as zinc, magnesium or others - low levels of active thyroid hormones as in hypothyroid status - menopause related ( also usual co existence of hot flashes, mood swings ) Needs a definite evaluation with your physician for look into the matter and best guidelines accordingly. Wish you best health and recovery. Thank you. Regards.