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What Causes Lack Of Energy And Muscle Soreness?

I have low energy, lack of drive, muscle soreness and get sore hands that feel swollen. I have ost a lot of strength (I am still very strong compared to other people, but I have lost 30-40% of my stregth in the gym). I want to exercise, but can t make myself do it. I recover slowly between exercise. I sometimes have episodes where my body feels 10 times heavier tha it is and I can t stand upand find it difficult to move. What is wrong with me??
Mon, 19 Dec 2022
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Hello,

A few conditions where you may experience severe fatigability are medications, such as antihistamines, cough medicines, not enough sleep, unhealthy eating habits, acute liver failure, anemia, anxiety disorders, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic infection or inflammation, chronic kidney disease, concussion, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) worsening of symptoms, depression (major depressive disorder) or other mood disorders, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, grief, heart disease, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD).

Detailed clinical examination and few investigations like complete blood picture, hemoglobin percentage, blood sugar levels, liver function tests, kidney function tests, thyroid function tests, HbA1c, and peripheral smear. Please do consult a physician for detailed clinical examination and for specific diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

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

Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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What Causes Lack Of Energy And Muscle Soreness?

Hello, A few conditions where you may experience severe fatigability are medications, such as antihistamines, cough medicines, not enough sleep, unhealthy eating habits, acute liver failure, anemia, anxiety disorders, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, chronic infection or inflammation, chronic kidney disease, concussion, COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) worsening of symptoms, depression (major depressive disorder) or other mood disorders, diabetes, emphysema, fibromyalgia, grief, heart disease, hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid), hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), and inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Detailed clinical examination and few investigations like complete blood picture, hemoglobin percentage, blood sugar levels, liver function tests, kidney function tests, thyroid function tests, HbA1c, and peripheral smear. Please do consult a physician for detailed clinical examination and for specific diagnosis and appropriate treatment. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist