Muscle and bone disorders also called musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), affect the muscles, bones, and joints. They are common, and their risk increases with age. Symptoms include pain, stiff joints, and swelling. Treatment depends upon the severity of the symptoms and may consist of over-the-counter medications such as ibuprofen and physical or occupational therapy.
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I am experiencing muscle and bone pain along with malaise. Are they signs of polymyalgia rheumatica?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 55-year-old male who has had asthma since childhood. It got severe during covid last year, and I recovered fully. Last seven months, I have been healthy. Three months back, I came down with flu-like symptoms, generalized muscle pain, and bone pain. I lost 20 pounds of weight and h... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your symptoms suggest Churg Strauss; however, we should also consider other diseases with negative antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies (ANCA) and occasional eosinophilia. Also, your history of asthma is pertinent for Churg Strauss.For now, I can call your disease small ... Read Full »