is severe sore muscles and aching joints a symptom with anemia?

Question

I have recently been diagnosed with chronic anemia and getting ready to start an iron infusion therapy. The last week I have been experiencing sore aching muscles and joints and I was wondering if the anemia could cause this.

Answer 1

Anemia goes undetected in many people, and symptoms can be vague. Most commonly, a feeling of weakness or fatigue is reported. Shortness of breath is reported in more severe cases. Very severe anemia prompts a compensatory response where cardiac output is markedly increased, leading to palpitations and sweatiness; this process can lead to heart failure in elderly people.

Answer 2

This setting is not the appropriate place to diagnose, especially when you give such limited details regarding the workup.....but one thing comes to mind is that this may not be a causal relationship between the anemia and myalgia, but both may be the result of another underlying disorder.

Make sure you have had a thorough workup prior to anything like iron infusion therapy, which could mask or confuse the underlying diagnosis.

Answer 3

I seem to remember hearing that anemia can cause the soreness you're seeing. Good luck with the infusion!

Answer 4

No, The most common effect of anemia is tiredness. Anemia is when you lack iron. Iron is how oxygen is transported though the body

Answer 5

It can be...if you have sickle cell anemia.

Otherwise, it is not a symptom of anemia. Please be sure to notify your doctor of your new symptoms so he can evaluate you for any further issues.

Answer 6

Was you potassium checked?

Answer 7

I belive it is.