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Suggest Treatment For Constant Muscle And Joint Pain Throughout The Body
Hi I m 44 and have experienced constant muscle and joint/bone pain throughout my body for ten years. I ve seen doctors but they just want to treat me with injections and pain meds which I don t tolerate well and refuse. They say it s herniated disc, but I ve done my research and I think it s more than that. The symptoms have worsened over the past five years and now include spasms of pain on both sides of my abdomen, under my ribs, my back and calf muscles. I also get eye muscle pain and weakness. I guess I am what you call medicine sensitive. I m allergic to many prescriptions but have no digestive issues. I have been taking statins since I was 21, could this be the cause of my pain?
Wed, 3 Mar 2021
Hello,
You have history of taking statins since a prolonged time, since you were 21. Such prolonged usage of medicines may not do good. Statins have side effects and need close monitoring, it can cause liver and muscle damage, some complain of joint pains. Talk to your treating doctor so that medicines can be replaced with some that suits you better. Since you are having muscle pain and joint pain associated with pain in the ribs, calf and back, it may be indicative of fibromyalgia or musculoskeletal disorders, muscles strain , OA, RA, neuropathy, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get required tests, investigations and imaging tests done so that treatment can be started at the earliest. Since you don't tolerate medicines, you can switch to healthy diet and healthy lifestyle to manage your symptoms but it may take some time. You will have to be patient.
You are suggested to take home made balanced diet cooked in olive oil. Avoid spicy oily food. Take whole cereals cooked well. Take fruits, berries, veggies. Take lean meat, small fishes and vegetarian protein. Avoid excess intake of salty food, carbs, trans fat, sugar, cheese, full fat dairy products, smoking, alcohol, etc. If obese, loose weight. Do regular walking & exercises. Take adequate sleep, stay well hydrated. Include anti inflammatory food in your regular diet. Include usage of turmeric in your recipes. Take frequent gentle massage. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
You have history of taking statins since a prolonged time, since you were 21. Such prolonged usage of medicines may not do good. Statins have side effects and need close monitoring, it can cause liver and muscle damage, some complain of joint pains. Talk to your treating doctor so that medicines can be replaced with some that suits you better. Since you are having muscle pain and joint pain associated with pain in the ribs, calf and back, it may be indicative of fibromyalgia or musculoskeletal disorders, muscles strain , OA, RA, neuropathy, etc. You are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get required tests, investigations and imaging tests done so that treatment can be started at the earliest. Since you don't tolerate medicines, you can switch to healthy diet and healthy lifestyle to manage your symptoms but it may take some time. You will have to be patient.
You are suggested to take home made balanced diet cooked in olive oil. Avoid spicy oily food. Take whole cereals cooked well. Take fruits, berries, veggies. Take lean meat, small fishes and vegetarian protein. Avoid excess intake of salty food, carbs, trans fat, sugar, cheese, full fat dairy products, smoking, alcohol, etc. If obese, loose weight. Do regular walking & exercises. Take adequate sleep, stay well hydrated. Include anti inflammatory food in your regular diet. Include usage of turmeric in your recipes. Take frequent gentle massage. Stay away from addictions if any.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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