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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Muscle Weakness And Nausea

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Posted on Sat, 20 Aug 2016
Question: Having generalized weakness, muscle weakness in hips legs, back, nausea, fatigue
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Need some more details

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

Since when do you have the above symptoms ?
Did you have any viral flu/infections in recent past?
Since when are you on Verapamil and Oxybutinin. May I know the indications for both ?


Waiting for your response,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Raju A.T (16 hours later)
I have had these symptoms for more than a month now..they are increasing. I have been on Verapimil since 1987..blood pressure well controlled. Oxybutinin for 18 months. I hang no heart disease, lung disease, kidney disease, am not a diabetic, no GI or GU disease or disorder.Also, have not had any infections of any kind. Have not been out if the country within the year.Verapimil is for hypertnsion, and oxybutinin is being taken for urinary urgency.
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Answered by Dr. Raju A.T (6 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Low calcium levels

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for the information.

Long term use of Oxybutinin (>6months) can lead calcium deficiency.

Calcium is very essential for healthy contraction of the muscles. Low levels of accessible calcium leads to spasms, pain and weakness which could be generalized.

I recommend you to take Calcium supplements of about 500mg per day for a duration of one month. The general weakness will disappear within a week or so but to prevent recurrences a months dosage is necessary.

Hope, I answered your query.


Wish you good health.


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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Fatigue, Muscle Weakness And Nausea

Brief Answer: Need some more details Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for your query. Since when do you have the above symptoms ? Did you have any viral flu/infections in recent past? Since when are you on Verapamil and Oxybutinin. May I know the indications for both ? Waiting for your response,