I have terrible muscle pain when I wake up and it continues all day. My joints hurt, too. What could it be?

Question

My legs/ankles, forarms and wrists are the worst.

My wife had this condition as well, I think it may be contagious as her symptoms have subsided after several days. Now a co-worker has come down with it as well. I have had symptoms now for 120hrs and though I am better I have ankle, calve and carpotunnel type musle pain still.... Have been pushing fluids and mild pain meds...

Answer 1

Several people have offered fibromyalgia as a possible answer. Other answers offered were RA and arthritis. Any of these could be true. However, you really should see a doctor, if you haven't already and have them test your Thyroid and the T4 factors

If you are experiencing stiffness, fatigue, and generalized pain throughout the body, then you need to have "elimination" tests done before getting diagnosed with fibromyalgia. You could have myofacial pain syndrome, a repetetive motion trauma or disorder, or some kind of inflammatory disorder.

Identifying the legs.ankles, forearms and wrists may indicate it is a circualtory problem.

If you do find out you have fibromyalgia, there are a number of resources, and you can always contact me. I've been living with it for 17 yrs.

Answer 2

Where exactly are you feel all the pains, and what does it feel like, like burning, like every bones is broken??? Is this something that just happened, and have you had any accidents or viruses lately???? Is it only in your legs and arms and does the pain radiate, also does it affect all four extremities???? If i was you i would check with the doc, could be some of the stuff listed in other answers and for the Fibromyagia answer you have to have pain in at least 11 points, of the 22 point located on your body. You have 11 point on each side. You do not want this, it painful.... Heck any pain is bad pain, i live in it every waking, sleeping moment of my life.....

Answer 3

ouch.i know how u feel.been there done tat.firstly.ur muscle is under stress because of a strenous actvities which u just did..ur muscle never been under a lot of work or activities than usual for a very long period.and the result of a sudden strenous activities to ur muscle.....muscle ache.dut worry.it will go away after a few days.so listen up,drink lots of plain water,eat a lot of meat n fruits,sleep early n have plenty of rest for ur muscle to recover.have a nice warm long bath or go for a massage.that will help ur muscle to heal faster.as for ur joint,they may b weak,do some stretching n pop some glucosomine pills.consult ur doctor first or read the label.recover soon!!! :)

Answer 4

It may be a auto immune/ inflammatory disease like Lupus, Fybromyalgia, Arthritis... the only way to tell is blood work done by your doctor!


Arthritis Foundation Home Page

Lupus Foundation of America, Inc.

Fybromyalgia Com

Answer 5

Joint pain or stiffness of the joint may be caused by overexertion, injuries, arthritis, muscle pain,bursitis and other diseases. Depending on the cause of the joint pain, joints on both sides of the body and small or large joints may be affected. Some types of joint pains can be completely cured but for other types of joint pain (like pain caused by osteoarthritis), treatment will only reduce the pain. More information on joint pain , home remedies and treatment is available at http://tinyurl.com/z5vx5

Answer 6

sure, take him to the ordinary practitioner. do no longer take him to a chiropractor. He would have a pinched nerve or something like that and you do no longer want a chiropractor messing together with his vertebrae. a doctor can inform you what is incorrect or deliver him to a professional. have you ever tried Aleve for the soreness? I actual have osteoarthritis in my knee from an injury and infrequently I cant even touch the floor with my toe. Aleve incredibly works for me. i will walk when I take it.

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Answer 8

It could be any number of diagnosises. Fibromyalgia, arthritis, Lyme disease, MS, RSD, the list goes on and on. I would suggest you see a Dr. Start with a family dr. and he can order blood tests, and refer you to the appropriate specialist from there....

Answer 9

You need to see a doctor. You could be hypothyroid, which means that your thyroid is underactive. If that's it, the fix is simple--a thyroid replacement hormone. Stop torturing yourself. See a doctor, find out what's wrong, and get on with your life.

Answer 10

sounds like fibromyalgia
could be from a flulike virus, arthritis, thyroid condition, blood pressure medication... etc.
could even be lyme disease.
see a dr. and get diagnosed