Can Chronic Muscle Pain In The Body Be Due To Low Testosterone Levels?

Posted on Sat, 26 Aug 2017

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Question : Hi
If a person have some chronic muscle pain in the body, can it affect levels of testerone?I have had low levels before around 11-12.
Its more like a myalgi pain in the body that have been lasted for 10 years due some stress and working shift during night.
Question for this, i am having planning to start a new relationship
Thanks in advanced

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (7 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Myalgias can be because of low testosterone levels.

Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Thank you for posting your query on HCM.

Well looking into your problem I can tell you that the chronic pain and myalgias you are suffering from can be due to low testosterone levels. Vice versa its not possible generally. So that may be the root cause of your fatigue. Also have you got any muscle enzymes done to see for muscle activity. Vitamim D deficiency can also give rise to such symptoms but you are already on supplements. Any other issue please feel free to ask.

Take care.

Dr Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (58 minutes later)

Thanks you doctor for the answer.
May add another private question regarding my health?
as it affects my private sex life I can feel tired in muscles to engage in a upcoming relationship and sometimes feel even chronic pain in penis (near Urethra area).
Should I have appointments for check up?

As it also symptoms for possibly having fibromyalgia?
Sorry for asking to many questions:)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

If your symptoms persist after testosterone replacement then we can think of Fibromyalgia but at present we have an underlying cause. Also I think you should see a urologist for above mentioned problems in case you feel any difficulty in your personal life. Chronic penile pain is unlikely in such cases.

Dr Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (1 hour later)

Thank you for the reply doctor and for understanding my issues.

I have had used testerone gel 5 years ago but did not increase so much but for sure will make appointment
Thanks again and wish you a great day!

Answered by Dr. Dr. Shruti Rijhwani (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Dear Sir,

Please feel free to ask me if you have any questions. We are always there to help you out.

Dr Shruti

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad