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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Flexing Leg Muscles When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia

I am a 57 year old female, diagnosed with fibromyalgia about 5 years ago. As an accountant I am required to sit for long periods of time. Over the last year I ve had increasing difficulty rising from a chair, walking, and using stairs. A few months ago an Orthopedic Specialist diagnosed me with degenerative meniscus fraying with a small medial tear after reviewing MRI results. I had a cortisone injection 5 weeks ago and I ve been in physical therapy for 3 weeks now. While the knee pain, range of motion, and ability to walk have continued to improve nicely, I am still experiencing significant difficulty walking, primarily after sitting, and using the stairs. When rising I feel a deep ache up and down both legs, I stand for 20-30 seconds before beginning to walk but I m still so stiff and unsteady I m concerned there might be another issue going on besides just the one knee. Should I give it more time (how much more time) before I go back to the Ortho Specialist, or should I seek a second opinion from someone else in a different field of expertise?
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Hi,

Treatment of fibromyalgia consists of self care, stress management, relaxation techniques, physiotherapy, physical therapy and medicines (pain medicines, anxiolytic drugs) and support groups.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Flexing Leg Muscles When Diagnosed With Fibromyalgia

Hi, Treatment of fibromyalgia consists of self care, stress management, relaxation techniques, physiotherapy, physical therapy and medicines (pain medicines, anxiolytic drugs) and support groups. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician