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Muscles very sore, particularly arms, unrelated to exercise. tired. lack energy. what could be some causes?

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There are many: Possibilities, but if you were my patient, given your gender and your age the first thing that i would check for is polymyalgia rheumatica. The test is a simple blood test called an erythrocyte sedimentation rate. Please see your family doctor for a definitive work-up.

Answered 12/8/2013

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Dr. Jason Armstrong answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Sore muscles: Myalgia.Sore muscles or inflammation of muscles. May be medication related - trazadone dehydration, electrolyte imbalance - calcium and magnesium. May be the trazadone, but be sure to check with your dr before you stop the medication.

Answered 6/27/2014

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