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What Causes Severe Stiffness And Soreness In The Body While Having Chronic ITP?

I m 53 years old, female. I have chronic ITP, but it is very stable with no medications. I m trying to lose 30 pounds (5 6, 170 pounds right now). It doesn t matter what workout I do, I am incredibly stiff (muscles and joints) and sore in the hours after. I m trying to exercise daily, so basically, I m just stiff and sore all the time. I take off on weekends, but by Monday, I still feel like my muscles and joints tighten up - they actually feel better when I get moving, but then I sit (or sleep) and I m so tight and sore. I m pushing through, but I m wondering, if I decide to get it checked, what specialty would be my first consult?
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ITP may be secondary and associated with an underlying autoimmune disorders particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).SLE can cause musculoskeletal manifestations.
You may require blood test like Antinuclear antibodies - Best screening test; and Anti-dsDNA -High titers are SLE-specific, to exclude SLE. Consult a Rheumatologist.
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What Causes Severe Stiffness And Soreness In The Body While Having Chronic ITP?

ITP may be secondary and associated with an underlying autoimmune disorders particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).SLE can cause musculoskeletal manifestations. You may require blood test like Antinuclear antibodies - Best screening test; and Anti-dsDNA -High titers are SLE-specific, to exclude SLE. Consult a Rheumatologist.