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What Causes Muscle Soreness?

I have sore and weak muscles. Have had for about 6 weeks. Mainly in upper legs and shoulders and arms. I have been to the PNG, VANUATU AND FIZI for two weeks about a week before. Also had a flu needle about 3 weeks before. I am on warfrin ( aortic valve replace,19 years ago) and blood pressure pills Crestor and Somac and micardis for closerol. I am a active 70 yo and most mornings until recently, rid a bicycle for about half an hour.. About 6 months ago I started getting a very itchy shin which is only relieved by taking Telfast twice daily. What is causing muscle soreness and the itchy skin.
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Hi,

Crestor induced side effects. Based on the history you seem to have developed muscle soreness/weakness and itchy skin apparently caused by crestor. I advise you to stop taking crestor and consult your doctor for an effective alternate but a safer medication to lower your high blood cholesterol.

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

Regards,
Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Muscle Soreness?

Hi, Crestor induced side effects. Based on the history you seem to have developed muscle soreness/weakness and itchy skin apparently caused by crestor. I advise you to stop taking crestor and consult your doctor for an effective alternate but a safer medication to lower your high blood cholesterol. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali, General & Family Physician