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What Causes Severe Joints Pain, Muscle Weakness And Weight Loss In An Elderly Person?
55 or old male. Woke up one morning 2 months ago with severe joint pain and muscle weakness. Some days are better than others. Hands swell. Can t grip anything. Weight loss. Some memory issues. Seems like rheumatoid arthritis but started suddenly. All bloodwork negative. Considering infectious disease doctor now.
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, it could be just musculoskeletal condition and it is not the disease of any kind and no need to worry about this such symptoms does not need any treatment hope this information helps take care and have a nice day.
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What Causes Severe Joints Pain, Muscle Weakness And Weight Loss In An Elderly Person?
HI Well come to HCM I really appreciate your concern, it could be just musculoskeletal condition and it is not the disease of any kind and no need to worry about this such symptoms does not need any treatment hope this information helps take care and have a nice day.