Suggest Treatment For Muscle And Joint Pain

Posted on Fri, 1 Sep 2017

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Fri, 1 Sep 2017 Answered on

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Question : For about 2 weeks I have been having joint and muscle severe pain that seems to travel from one area to another. I did do some physical work in the beginning but it doesn't feel like overworked muscles. I am 57 years old and in good health

Answered by Dr. Lekshmi Rita Venugopal (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Please follow up with additional details

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for trusting HealthcareMagic for your health concern

Kindly follow up with the following details so that I can give you a definite answer.

- Is this the first episode of such pain?
- Which all joints have been affected?
-Any fever or body rash?
Recent history of sore throat?
-Recent travel or camping history?
- Have you noticed stiffness in joints in the morning. If so, for how long?
- Are you on any medications including statins?
-Any other medical conditions or concerning symptoms?

Regards
Dr.Lekshmi

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