Why Am I Having Frequent Constant Pain In Both My Shoulders, Hips And Right Foot Apart From Night Sweats?

Posted on Sat, 25 Aug 2018

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Question : I am 50 year old male having frequent constant pain in both shoulders, hips and right foot. Foot is hot to touch and slightly swollen around the top near all the toes. I have night sweats and feel run down. No fever. My doctor ran lab test. Everything was good except my anti inflammatory markers. Polymyalgia is what my doctor diagnosed me with. Upon searching online, I found it affects people 70 or older. Could I have something else going on? I have been on the keto diet for 2 months and have lost 30 pounds.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (33 minutes later)

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Detailed Answer:

Hello,

If you are having pain from 2 months than Polymyalgia is related to keto diet , if it is from more than it may be due to RA, calcium deficiency or neurological. Anti-inflammatory markers are related to RA and it is not related to age.

I hope this answers your query. In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out. Wishing you good health.

Regards,
Dr. Praveen Tayal

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