What Causes Bouts Of Extreme Tiredness Along With Back Pain?

Posted on Mon, 13 Apr 2015

Question: I am almost 74 years old...female. I am very active...give weekly classes...I am studying some university courses online. My problem is that i am experiencing bouts of real fatigue where it takes several weeks to get back some energy. I have chronic back pain with right leg vibrating at night.. difficult to get any restful sleep. what should I do? I am not the type that has time to be sick!
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Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Few tests along with good hydration necessary

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. Weakness at this age needs importantly evaluation for anemia, diabetes mellitus and thyroid disorders.
2. Knowing you are active, it could possibly not be diabetes mellitus, however tests necessary. Specifically, nerve related vibration feeling could be due to neuropathy. Do continue with your active life.
3. Stay adequately hydrated with good nutrition.
4. Get a complete hemogram, fasting blood sugar and thyroid hormone levels tests done.
5. At this age, any minor symptom could be the earliest manifestation of a major issue. So tests are necessary.
6. For back pain, posture training, back exercises and physiotherapy is essential.
7. For neuropathy, Vit B-complex supplements, specifically B12 along with thiamine and alpha lipoic acid will be helpful.

Do get back with tests. Stay adequately hydrated (at least 6-7 liters of water) along with good nutrition. Its most important. Dehydration can be debilitating.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (14 hours later)

I also have cloudy urine every now and then. I have it at the moment for the past two weeks. What does this indicate?

thanks
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Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (14 hours later)

Brief Answer:
proteinuria or concentrated urine

Detailed Answer:
Hi.
Thanks for asking again.

Cloudy urine is commonly a feature of infection. As there is no fever or burning urination, other causes like concentrated urine or proteinuria needs to be thought of.
Continue with good hydration ( 5-6 liters of water per day). If it persists, urine analysis and I'll be necessary.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, here to help again.

Dr. Prakash HM

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar