Question 1

what's wrong if exercise and physical exertion causes fever, muscle ache and fatigue?

Accepted Answer

Probably not fever: If you really are having fever, as in high temp measured with a thermometer, it's probably not related to exercise.

Question 2

what can cause muscle aches?

Accepted Answer

Many possibilities: Commonly it comes for overuse (more than usual activity for you) or new exercise (the muscle is unaccustomed to it). Some medical conditions (like flu or some hormonal problems or chemical imbalances) can also be associated with muscle pain. If you do not improve, call your primary provider.

Question 3

why is it that my muscle aches when i exercise?

Accepted Answer

Muscles: You are actively engaging them more that they are used to. This will build muscle and strength.

Question 4

can a depletion of magnesium cause muscle aches?

Accepted Answer

Myalgia: The classic muscle symptoms of magnesium deficiency are muscle cramps, muscle weakness and muscle fatigue. Loss of magnesium occurs from excessive vomiting and diarrhea or diet severely lacking in leafy green vegetables. Taking magnesium tablets corrects the deficiency. Muscle aches generally are caused by other problems such as polymyalgia rheumatica. A rheumatologist would be best to consult.

Question 5

tired of having muscle aches all over. suggestions?

Accepted Answer

See rheumatologist!: You could have fibromyalgia or a more geralized arthritis.  See a rheumatolgist!

Question 6

what's the best way to treat muscle aches from flu?

Accepted Answer

: Muscle aches from the flu or miss treated with hydration with water and symptomatic care with acetaminophen /Tylenol

Question 7

what is the best way to treat muscle aches from flu?

Accepted Answer

: If you are not allergic you can try Tylenol and /or ibuprofen as directed on the label.  f/u/ w/ MD

Question 8

what is the best way to treat muscle aches due to flu?

Accepted Answer

: Rest, hydration, acetaminophen and time as such symptoms eventually fade away in few days. If indeed flu or influenza, anti flu meds taken timely may shorten the duration of your symptoms.

Question 9

how do i heal muscle aches that i get?after exercising?

Accepted Answer

Depends how bad: Soreness the next day or two after exercise can be normal, especially if you are just starting. Very bad pain can indicate that something more is going on.

You can use ice and/or heat on sore muscles.  In a pinch you can use nsaids if there are no contraindications, however this suppresses the pain causing inflammation that is also repairing the muscle and making is stronger.

Question 10

how do you tell whether your muscle aches are from dehydration or something else?

Accepted Answer

Try rehydration: If you prove you are not dehydrated, then the ache relates to something else e.g. Cholesterol meds or exertion. Usually people do not get dehydrated without an obvious reason. Examples include nausea, vomiting, profuse sweating, diarrhea, or water pills all with inadequate intake of liquids to make up for the losses. Soup, broth are a good way for repletion of fluids due to salt and water content.

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