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What Can Cause Stiffness In The Body After Sitting For Prolonged Periods?

Yes I am a 54 year old female with a desk job. For the last several months I get very stiff after sitting and almost can t straighten up fully. I have Melanoma since 2003 with a reoccurrence in MAR 2015. I was given treatments of Yervoy, Opdivo and Keytruda. I have JUST stopped treatments of Keytruda last week. I m curious about this stifness which goes away in about a minute after standing
Thu, 6 Sep 2018
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General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

It can be due to early signs of arthritis.

Nothing much to worry and you can consult a physiatrist (doctor specialized in pain and rehabilitation) and try stretching exercises.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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General Surgeon,  Dr. Shinas Hussain's  Response
Hi,

It can be an early sign of arthritis. As a first line of management you can take analgesics like Acetaminophen or Tramadol. If symptoms persist, better to consult an orthopedics and get evaluated.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Shinas Hussain
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What Can Cause Stiffness In The Body After Sitting For Prolonged Periods?

Hi, It can be due to early signs of arthritis. Nothing much to worry and you can consult a physiatrist (doctor specialized in pain and rehabilitation) and try stretching exercises. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.