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Can spending too much time in bed cause muscle deconditioning? i used to live a very active lifestyle but last 3 months nothing i get body aches...

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Yes: Atrophy: the loss of muscle mass and/or function is common with prolonged bedrest. The old adage "if you don't use it, you will lose it" does have merit. Get better soon.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Yes, but...: Deconditioning can certainly be caused by spending too much time in bed, yes. I would be more concerned, however, about why a 21-year-old is having the body aches and is needing to spend so much time in bed. I would certainly consider talking to a primary care doctor about these complaints as they can be sign of a medical condition.

Answered 5/26/2016

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