Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode
Cardiology
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Hi doctor,
I am a 60-year-old male in good condition. I am not taking any medication. There are ongoing painful back muscle aches apparently for months. I used SARM for workouts. I had poor hydration habits, with too much caffeine and not taking enough water.
I stopped taking the SARM supplement one week ago. But painful back muscle issue continues, with getting relief only from the ingestion of entire bottles of sports drinks. I am having several bottles throughout the day and night. I have difficulty sleeping.
I read in a book that SARM has a synthetic steroid property. I think it has got accumulated in my muscles. How long will I have this? What can I do to get relief?
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
It may or may not be directly related to SARM (selective androgen receptor modulator) use. Backache is a prevalent problem in this age group, and your BMI (body mass index) is 39 (attachment removed to protect patient identity), which predisposes you to spine problems leading to nerve compressions and muscle aches.
Doing heavy exercises like lifting heavy weights may also be a reason. The cause is multifactorial, and it is aggravated by SARM depending upon its additional contents.
Is there any tingling, numbness, or burning sensation over the back or chest? I suggest you undergo investigations like an X-ray spine anteroposterior or lateral and may need a CT scan further depending upon the X-Ray findings (gap because of vertebrae, bony density for osteoporosis, and bony spurs).
Check your vitamin D levels which are usually low in elders. It will settle in a week or two. Also, use topical anti-inflammatory medicines like Diclofenac spray or gel twice daily. You can try hot water fomentation. You need to have Calcium supplements once a day like Shelcal (Calcium carbonate with Vitamin D3).
Use muscle relaxants like Myoril 4 mg (Calcium carbonate with Vitamin D3) or Flexon MR (Ibuprofen, Paracetamol with Chlorzoxazone). Avoid heavy activities for a few days at least. So it needs to be evaluated especially at this age group and to rule out the other causes.
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