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What Causes Pain,stiffness And Soreness In Joints And Muscles?
I am 52 yrs old been having hot flashes for 3 months which I am managing however I have very sore thigh and bicept and shoulder deep muscle aches recently bad joint pain can nolly close my hands when I wake up takes about 2 hrs before I can close myhand into a fist. When I get up from bed and a sitting position even if sitting fot 10 minutes I am very stiff in my thigh muscles and stumble to start walking because of the pain. Shoulder joint stiff if not used , as im typing also wrist and fingers sore. Dr. Did blood test does not show arthritis. Also in the last 2 weeks have sensitivity to light Had cataract surgery 2 yrs ago left eye seems to have a haze spot in vision some days worse then others worse when im tired. Currently taking meloxicam not effected tryed naproxan ddoesn t help. Also currently under drs care fot depression Could it be polymylagia rheumatice or chronic fatigue syndrome?
hi Therr e are a range of causes for muscle soreness and joint stiffness and rheumatologist should be consulted.If pain medicines dont work, lyrica may be tried with amitryptaline if your doctor agrees. best wishes
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What Causes Pain,stiffness And Soreness In Joints And Muscles?
hi Therr e are a range of causes for muscle soreness and joint stiffness and rheumatologist should be consulted.If pain medicines dont work, lyrica may be tried with amitryptaline if your doctor agrees. best wishes