I have constant body pain and weakness. What could be the reason?

Question

Hi doctor,

My arms and legs hurt every time I move around too much or, stand too long or lift my hand. I cannot even do exercises, because my muscles burn when I try to do some exercise. My knees also hurt when I stand too long or carry weight. My knees hurt and give a twig-breaking sound when I bend them. I also have back pain. A few months ago, the area of tail bone started aching whenever I sit down. The pain has lessened now. I am 25 years old and have been with these problems since I was 21, and I feel like I am 125. I have met a general practitioner and had some scans. He said that my bone structure was fine, and my spine was a little curvy at the end. He told me that it was probably a nerve caught in between my bones and had worn out over time. He advised me to meet an orthodontist. Could you advise me on what I should do further?

Answer 1

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I have gone through your query in detail (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and understand your concern.

From the complaints you have mentioned, it does not seem that you have any nerve pinch or something like that.

It seems that you have low calcium and vitamin levels in blood, causing all your bones and muscles to be weak.

If your daily diet does not have sufficient calcium, then your bones will become weak. I suggest you calcium and vitamin tablets daily for at least a month or two.

Take painkiller tablets only when the pain is unbearable. Consult your physician, discuss with him or her and take the medicine with consent.

Get blood investigations done to see for any derangements in calcium levels.

You should eventually get back to normal in a few days. Nothing to worry about.

For further information consult a physiotherapist online.