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Suggest Treatment For Muscle Stiffness And Weakness When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia
Question: I really hope you could help, I'm really scared...For over a year I've had episodes where my muscles hurt, feel stiff and weak. It lasts a few days, goes away and returns a few weeks later. I have visited my GP twice, 2 rhuematologists, neurologist and an orthopedic Dr. I was tested for tick borne illness, RA, Lupus,thyroid and had a CBC,x-rays, echocardiogram and test for vitamins. All normal. It disappeared for 6 weeks in the summer , but came back. The last episode I had did not completely go away, it left my right leg so weak/stiff I feel like I over exercised. In addition, i'm fatigued and I have been getting hot flashes regardless of temperature. I started physical therapy- simple exercises- and now my legs feel shaky all the time. I am due to go back to the neurologist in December- I can't go sooner because of insurance. I'm terrified of MS or ALS. I'm so scared that it is consuming my life. Can you please offer a perspective?
Brief Answer:
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your condition sounds miserable.
Well if the neurologist has ruled out MS and ALS, it is an unlikely diagnosis .So be rest assured .
And your work up has ruled out connective tissue disorder also.
I feel you could be suffering from a problem called fibromyalgia where symptoms like these appear frequently.
Have you checked your Vitamin D levels till now?
Are you having small painful points all over the body?
I advise you to see a physiotherapist and get trigger point release done it should surely help you
Best wishes
Dr Haleema
Yes
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your condition sounds miserable.
Well if the neurologist has ruled out MS and ALS, it is an unlikely diagnosis .So be rest assured .
And your work up has ruled out connective tissue disorder also.
I feel you could be suffering from a problem called fibromyalgia where symptoms like these appear frequently.
Have you checked your Vitamin D levels till now?
Are you having small painful points all over the body?
I advise you to see a physiotherapist and get trigger point release done it should surely help you
Best wishes
Dr Haleema
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
They have not ruled out Ms or als as yet. I won't have an Emg until December due to my insurance, which is why I am scared. My vitamin d was 34, not sure if that's normal. I have only a few sore spots mostly my shoulders and legs.
Brief Answer:
Multiple reasons can cause your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,First of I don't think you could be having multiple sclerosis but still for you to be totally rest assured get ENMG and MRI brain done whenever it is possible.
Your vitamin D is.definitely on the lower side though it is borderline low ,you would definitely benefit from replacing vitamin D
I stil suggest trigger point release for.the sore points, it will definitely help you
Hope this answers your question if so please close and rate our discussion
Regards
Dr Haleema
Multiple reasons can cause your symptoms
Detailed Answer:
Hello again,First of I don't think you could be having multiple sclerosis but still for you to be totally rest assured get ENMG and MRI brain done whenever it is possible.
Your vitamin D is.definitely on the lower side though it is borderline low ,you would definitely benefit from replacing vitamin D
I stil suggest trigger point release for.the sore points, it will definitely help you
Hope this answers your question if so please close and rate our discussion
Regards
Dr Haleema
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
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