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What Causes Painful Joints And Muscles In An Obese?

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Posted on Tue, 14 Jul 2015
Question: I have had joint pain and muscular pain & Weakness for the last 10 years. Over the last 1 year these symptoms have progressed so much that if I am not at work, I am basically in bed, all day, every day. My PCP thinks Its because I am obese (chronic fatigue syndrome). But I feel like I have the flu without the cold symptoms everyday. I have had Herpes II for 30 years. I have arthritis, and a double knee replacement and A-fib on several medications. I was thinking I needed to see a rheumatologist to see if I had some type of autoimmune disorder like RA or LUPUS. I am at my witts end because I am still working full time with a family I need to help support.
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Answered by Dr. Vaibhav Gandhi (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
I will advise you further investigation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
I have read your query.
I will advise you further investigation like CBC ,ESR, CRP.RA TEST, ACCP, and ANA.
you may need clinical examination and further investigation like colour doppler and ultrasound.
you should also work for weight reduction to avoid complications of obesity.
I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Painful Joints And Muscles In An Obese?

Brief Answer: I will advise you further investigation. Detailed Answer: Hello I have read your query. I will advise you further investigation like CBC ,ESR, CRP.RA TEST, ACCP, and ANA. you may need clinical examination and further investigation like colour doppler and ultrasound. you should also work for weight reduction to avoid complications of obesity. I hope I have answered your questions. If you have further questions please feel free to contact us. I will be happy to answer. Take care.