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What Should Be The Cause For Prolonged Muscle Pain And Spasms In Legs During Old Age?

71 yo ex runner, having lots of moderate muscle pain in legs for six months. difficult to walk a mile. only 30 pounds over weight at 205 5ft 9 all muscles ache, spasms in forearms , always fatigued, plenty of sleep, NOT A GOOD VALUE THANKS ANYWAY
Tue, 23 Jul 2019
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Hello,

I think you should get a few lab tests to determine the right cause of your current symptoms:

- complete blood count to rule out anemia
- check blood electrolytes to rule out related deficiencies
- check vit.B, calcium and Vit.D levels
- get a complete cardiac check up to rule out possible cardiovascular event
- check your thyroid/liver/kidney/pancrea
- get diabetes testing and lipid profile testing

For the moment, I can only suggest to:
- have your meals regularly
- keep well hydrated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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What Should Be The Cause For Prolonged Muscle Pain And Spasms In Legs During Old Age?

Hello, I think you should get a few lab tests to determine the right cause of your current symptoms: - complete blood count to rule out anemia - check blood electrolytes to rule out related deficiencies - check vit.B, calcium and Vit.D levels - get a complete cardiac check up to rule out possible cardiovascular event - check your thyroid/liver/kidney/pancrea - get diabetes testing and lipid profile testing For the moment, I can only suggest to: - have your meals regularly - keep well hydrated. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician