Joint Pain

muscle pain? been having dull dispersed muscle pain in my back. It spread from my neck and shoulder down to my hip and buttocks. It also makes my arm and leg feel very uncomfortable. The pain is mainly on the left side of the body but i do get it also on the right side following is a list of test I've run: MRI of brain, neck, spine, and lower back and they all came back fine. Blood tests including thyroid hormones and that came back fine also. Other symptoms include: -hand tremor - muscle weakness -anxiety -minor headache with dull pain behind the eye on the same side of the pain -shallow sleep. Doctors seem that the pain is psychosomatic, Here are some of the medications i tried painkillers: advil deanxit (anti stress drug) muscle relaxants ( norgesic, norflex, and legaflex) antiinflamatory (xefo) xanax (0.25 mg 3 times a day) SSRI ( cymbalta) cymbalta got my spirit up but i didn't find pain relief yet! any help or feedback is appreciated

How can you differentiate between skeletal muscle pain and real kidney problems? I've had a dull pain deep in my back on the left side, where I think my kidney is. I dont know if I should have it checked out or if it is just a strained muscle....I have a toddler that I'm constantly chasing after, picking up, and some times not using my weight correctly on my back/legs. Are there other symptoms of kidney infections besides pain?

How to relieve pain from gouts and muscle pain? My mom has started just yeasterday what looks like a gout on her left elbow and on her left foot. Combined with that she has a lot of muscle pain all over her body. Any advice on how to relieve the pain? Thanks!

What causes joint and muscle pain in the legs? I've had severe pain in the ankles, knees and hips - and muscle pain in the upper leg since May. Vitamin D levels are okay. Lupus tests negative Thyroid levels normal but parvo in February Prescription NSAIDS bring no relief - need a referral to a specialist, but any ideas what this might be other than fibromyalgia? I like to do a lot of research BEFORE seeing a doctor - you get all of 5 minutes of their time, so I'd like to know what's going on so I can ask any important questions or give any helpful information.

How do I ease muscle pain from repetitive work? I'm 17, and I work as a Wal-Mart cashier (24 hours a week) and I go to school full time. I recently developed tennis elbow, and have muscle pain in my shoulders, upper, and lower back. What can I do to ease the tension on these muscles? I thought about a better mattress (I sleep on a futon), but I'm not sure what the best solution is. I have good posture, it's just that carrying a heavy backpack and scanning/bagging hundreds of items a day is taking a toll on my back. Suggestions?

How do I differentiate bone pain from muscle pain in a chronic pain situation in my feet? I have had chronic pain in my feet since I can remember. I have had bone reconstruction surgery to lower the arch in my foot in the hopes that it would relieve some of the pain. It did not work. If I cut the circulation off to one of my feet and go numb, and that stops the pain - does that mean it was muscle or the bone that was the cause of the pain? In otherwords - if I go numb, and the pain stops does that tell me anything about the source of the pain?

How do i get rid of my muscle pain? I workout alot so naturally i have horrible muscle pain. But it takes like 2 weeks for it to go away. I stretch like crazy and i know i'm doin the right stretches. Please help.

Can a doctor tell if your lying about a bruised bone or muscle pain? I'm trying to get prescribed to pain pills. I'm wanting advice on what to say to get them. I thought about muscle spasms but then id just get muscle relaxors. I'm looking for hydrocodone type pills or oxycodone type pills. I have no noticable injuries so I dont really know what to say.

How do I heal the muscle pain in my calve for running? I ran 7 miles straight on my treadmill yesterday, the back of my right calve is in pain when I walk. I have been running 10 miles everday for almost two weeks. You think something can happen (e.g. "tear" a muscle) if I continue with this 10 mile routine today? If I should give it a rest, how long do you think I that would take? What medicine/what should I do to heal the pain fast so I can get back running again?

How do you ease muscle pain after a workout? I Got a terrible pain in my triceps, upper back around shoulders(Rhomboids), part of my upper chest, and on the part of my back just below the arm pits after paticipating in a battle of push-ups with a co-worker of mine. I struggled through the last push-up to even the score and tryed to do one more for laughs but had not an ounce of strength to do it. Just afterwards my arms felt like heavy lead weights and now 3 days later I am still experiencing pain. It is most severe when I am not moving, such as during the night. does anyone know how to ease the muscle pain!!!!!!!!

What are good herbs for muscle pain relief? I have a history of back spasms, followed by muscle pain that gets pretty intense. I am in physical therapy, but the pain is unreal. My doctor won't prescribe me pain medications - and I'm wary of the addictive nature of them, especially for such a long term issue as my back problems. I'd like a natrual route, an herbal mixture I can combine with stretching, excersise, and muscle strengthening.

Should I see a doctor for muscle pain in my back? For several months I get pain in my upper back/neck/shoulder muscles. I'm sure it's from my posture from sitting at work all day, but no sitting position I try helps. I've had massages and they don't help either. I can't live like this everyday, but is muscle pain something a doctor can do anything about?

Can you crush MSM tablets and mix with epson salt for a good bath soak to ease muscle pain? My husband likes to take MSM for muscle pain relief and it seems to have some benefit. We also have a nice jacuzzi for him to soak in after a hard day's work (construction) that I put muscle soaks in for him. I have found various products on the net with MSM in them... so I was just wondering if doing it this way would be of benefit. I'm not much of a chemist... so I need some input.

How can you help pulled muscle pain? I pulled a muscle in my leg, behind my knee, it hurts like hell. If anyone knows how to relive the pain let me know. Thanks alot. It's been this way for a week now.

What is the best muscle pain relief medicine? For severe leg muscle pains, strains and pulls? Bengay, IcyHot, Mineral Ice.... they don't do anything for the pain. Is there something out there that definitely kills severe muscle pain?

Is the muscle pain after getting a booster shot muscle damage? Like that after lifting weights in the gym? Would eating protein rich foods such as chicken eggs and lean meat balls and pork chops make it heal faster like it would if it was muscle pain after weight-lifting? How do you make the muscle pain go away as soon as humanly possible? So, it's bruising...so swould it affect a guy if he's a weight-lifter and he just got a booster shot, like a day ago?

Hey is it true if you have problems with one of your organs you will have joint or muscle pain? For example if this person has liver problems and it makes their spleen a little inflammation and they are having very bad pain on their left subscapular, you know on the left shoulder blade. Can this person have muscle pain because of liver problems, is it really possible? And this person never injured their subscapular. Please help.

Was it normal if you have leg muscle pain really bad during pregnancy? I'm 7 months pregnant and I keep getting legs muscle pain every now and then. It starting to hurt really bad and my legs is feeling tight. My husband getting so scare and not know what to do and he keep asking me if it hurt really bad. It does hurt badly and I jump couple time. I want to know if this is really normal or not for pregnant women.

How do i control muscle pain from being hypothyroid? I suffer from hypothyroidism and i have alot of pain in my muscles and i don't know how to ease the pain, and i am also very tired and irratible. I take synthyroid for the last year, but i still suffer from pain.

Lower back muscle pain -- Any way to relieve the pain? I have recently developed a lower back muscle pain. However, I only feel the pain when I perform action that involves flexing the back muscle ie: bending, or turning my torso. And my back does not feel the pain as I sit or lay down. Can anyone tell me what's my problem and if there's any way to alleviate the back pain? Thank you!

I have this weird muscle pain can anyone help? So its not really a strong pain, its more of a nagging pain/soreness that I am experiencing under my left tricep muscle and deltoid. It's not strong enough to stop me from working out, but only happens when I am working out. I lift 6 days a week, 2 hours a day. It doesn't feel like its the muscle itself, but rather under the muscle, its weird.

Should I be alarmed due to sever muscle pain in thighs & upper arms? I have pain in both thighs on top and sides (7 on scale of 1-10) and in upper arms (less than thighs). It has been roughly 48 hours and it has improved slightly. The pain does not seem to be affected by pressing on muscles (as in massaging) so it almost seems like it's deeper than the muscle but maybe it's just deeper in the muscle. I went to urgent care yesterday and of course HMO only runs CBC and chem panel. Came back with only one number out of whack: 11.1 serum calcium. I feel weak and occasionally nauseous. Any ideas? What could this be? Please include sources unless you are a medical professional. Thank you all.

How to treat Severe Muscle pain after taking zoledronic acid? patient was given zoledronic acid 10 days back she is complaining of severe leg muscle pain , no relief with anti-inflammatory,

Can an excess of adrenalin cause muscle pain? When I have a very bad nightmare and I’m terrified and my heart races, sometimes it’s so intense that all my muscles hurt, but I don’t move while sleeping. It stops when I wake up and relax. Is it normal? Can an excess of adrenalin cause muscle pain? Thanks everybody

I wore the wrong boots on a shopping trip and now I have muscle pain at the back of my knee? The pain goes slightly down into my calf. The muscle feels very tight and very painful when I walk, sit etc. I have been icing with no relief. I am looking for possible suggestions to ease and heal the pain and/or suggestions as to what the issue might be. Thank you The boots have about a 21/2" square sturdy heel. The muscle feels strained and tight.

how to avoid as much as i can the back to gym muscle pain? Hi I havent been to the gym for 3 weeks planning to go back tomorrow how can I avoid as much as I can muscle pain...how long should I do stretching?

How do you get rid of muscle pain? i was traing for cross-coutnry today. and now i have muscle pains all in my legs, and up to the side of my butt. but i do not want to take any pills. but what are the faster ways? or just simple things that i can do to help?

Is muscle pain a symptom of sun poison? I am allergic to the sun and usually swell up after overexposure to the sun. Yesterday, instead of swelling up, I had severe chills with no fever. Now I have awaken with severe muscle pain. Is this a normal sun poison reaction?

I popped a pimple on my shoulder, now I have deep muscle pain there. Should I be worried about infection, MRSA I recently popped a pimple on my shoulder, and now have deep muscle pain. The pimple has looked the same the last 2 days, very small. There have been MRSA outbreaks in the area. Should I be worried? How long would it take to see a change in the pimple?

Can a sore back be something more then muscle pain? Boyfriend has been having pain that feels like muscle pain for a few weeks now. It turns off and on it seems. Somedays its worse then other days and then it will appear to be getting better then it will be bad again. It's on the lower right side of his back. Could this be something on the inside besides muscle pain?

I have mid back pain in the muscles that parallel the spine. Dull pain with a very hard muscle.? My doctor gave me 5mg of cyclobenzaprine which helped but the muscle pain and condition (very hard, with distinct line shape, not a ball or knot) returned. It never really went away it just got smaller. I've had this pain for several years and now that I have a child that I need to carry. It's very unconfortable and slowly wears me out. It's not a sharp pain but a dull pain that last all day until I'm able to get off my feet and rest my back.

is there a statin that does not cause muscle pain? I took myself off Lipitor after 18 months as I developed muscle pain severe enough to wake me in the night. Do all statins have this side effect or are there some that don't? I do know that ideally it should be my GP that I ask. However, I live in a rural area and I am stuck with a GP who: a) examined me for PR bleeding and told me it was "nothing to worry about" 5 days before I had half my cancerous colon removed b) didn't monitor my electrolytes balance when I was on diuretics so I spent 2 weeks in a cardiac unit when I collapsed from potassium deficiency c) spent 3 days telling me my 7 year old son did not have appendicitis, following which I took him to casualty where he was admitted immediately for perforated appendix. In these circumstances I want to be as informed as possible BEFORE I see my GP

how do i get rid of muscle pain in the legs? mmkay wel i have soccer training all this week( July 30-Aug 5) and my legs have many many pulled muscles in the legs (quad,hamstring, calves, etc.) So what i need to know is if there is any quick treatment i can do to get rid of this pain? answer quckly...that would be nice :D

Is this muscle pain or a nerve problem? I've been having a shooting, sharp pain for a few months now that starts at the back of my head and shoots down the whole left side of my neck. The pain starts behind my ear, and it goes down the entire length of neck ending at my shoulder blade. This only happens on the left side and it comes suddenly and ends suddenly. There's no warning when it comes and depending on the day it can last for a few minutes or a few hours. I'm not sure if its a muscle or a nerve. I feel that it may be a nerve since when it happens it only have in one particular place and goes straight down my neck, but it never happens on the right side. I don't play sports and the only exercise I do its the treadmill. If it is a nerve what exactly am I suppose to do about it and can I can take something over the counter for it?

I need ideas on how to relieve severe muscle pain due to exercise.? I've tried ice packs to no avail and then switched to a heating pad which seems to help a bit more. It feels like my leg muscles are going to rip apart. I work out on a regular basis at the gym and never had this happen before. Have a feeling it was a new Pilates exercise that I tried, called the "Swim". Can anyone recommend something to use that would help relieve the pain factor?

What is this muscle pain behind my chin? I have this pain that is behind my chin, or i guess my inner-lower jaw. When i feel there, its on the right, under my chin, and when i feel it is sort of a bump. I am guessing this is some sort of muscle pain and I would really love an answer on how to fix it or make it stop, please give me an answer ASAP Thank you for your time

how did muscle pain turn into a cold? I had muscle pain for like 2 days and on the third day it turn into a cold. how did this happen?

When I run, I get a tight muscle pain on my Achilles tendon... Ideas to treat or cure this? When I run, I get a tight muscle pain on my Achilles tendon, an inch above my heel & the pain continues on for another 2-3 inches. Any ideas how the treat or cure this?

Isolated Calf Muscle Pain - How Long does it take a Strain to Heal? In February I began to have pain in my calf muscle and I had just started taking birth control and I thought it was a blood clot - well I had an ultrasound done and that was not the case - it came back clear. I am off of the birth control - I was on it for less than 30 days. The pain has continued on and off - I wear heels at work and had to run up and down steps (14) at least ten times a day and then I would go to the gym and work my legs (definately overworked it). Since then have had three weeks of no running up and down the stairs and have stopped working out. I I went back to my doctor and he felt my leg announced there was no blood clot (since I needed reassurance) and had an MRI done about two weeks ago and there was no torn muscle, but he said I strained it. I just returned from the beach - five days of walking on the sand and all over Wilmington, NC and driving ten hours. In the last four days I would say I have had little to no sleep (gotta love the chronic insomia), have been packing to move, helping mom left and move things for a garage sale and went out in heels on Saturday (which I regretted in the first hour). The pain seems to have isolated its self to the corner of my muscle, where the muscles curves, a very dull ache. It is aching again and and then I get sharp twinges down the muscle and the back of my knee is now starting to ache. Has anyone else had a strain longer than four months - I figure it cannot heal because I keep overusing it. Any suggestions or comments? My doctor suggested that I might get some physical therapy done.

Is there an over the counter medicine that would help my muscle pain from fibromyalgia? Something that would help me like somas do? or is there an herb? i am having a bad day with this pain. i mean something that i don't have to see the doctor to get? thanks

Is it normal after keyhole Gallbladder removal to have such bad muscle pain? I had surgery last Weds and three of the four incisions are ok but the fourth (one central under ribs) is so painful when I cough or sneeze. It almost feels like a trapped muscle as the pain can be unbearable.

How do I relieve muscle pain? I overdid it at the gym last night. Now every muscle in my body is aching and it hurts to move. What can I do to alleviate my discomfort?

Why dont I feel muscle pain anymore? I have been lifting for a couple of months. When I bench and do triceps exercises, my chest and triceps would hurt. Now my chest doesn't hurt any more. I've been changing my routine and doing it on different days but theres no change. Also, I try my best to do proper bicep exercises but my bicep never hurts when i work it out. I take pain as a sign of hypertrophy and therefore muscle growth. Can someone explain What is goin on and what I should Do?

When does muscle/tendon pain go away in your foot after surgery? I have had foot surgery a year ago (to remove a couple of fragments) and I still have pain not at the sight of the surgery but, more near my ankle of the right side. And sometimes the pain goes up the leg. So, sometimes I limp because my muscle/tendon hurts. When does the pain go away? Or when does the muscles/tendons heal?

How can I cure a muscle pain in my leg? I pulled a muscle slightly a couple of weeks ago on the top of my upper leg. I've put ice on it, tried Deep Heat and rested it but it still hurts when I stretch it and pull my foot up to my backside. Any ideas how to resolve it?

If I stop taking Crestor w/ docs permission, how long until the muscle pain/weakness stops? I've been on in for almost 8 months and thought I could handle the muscle pain/weakness but it's getting too much to bear. Will it stop almost immediately?

Has anyone experienced muscle pain and weakness in the arm and hand while taking VYTORIN? My boyfriend is on Vtorin and it has done wonders for his cholesterol; however, he has extreme pain in his neck, shoulder, and now moving down his arm and into his hand. Over the last few weeks he has gotten to the point that he can't hardly pick up a glass with that hand, due to the weakness. Has anyone else experienced this?

Is it ok to take muscle pain meds after a workout? I was at the gym today for over two hours and Im starting to feel the pain in my muscles. Im having trouble sleeping because I feel uncomfotable, is it safe/ok to take some pain killed (is Tylenol, Advil etc)?

How can I know the right kind of doctor to look for when You have both nerve & muscle pain? Pain is mainly when lifting certain way, but only in one arm & in the opposite leg when walking up or down stairs.

What is the compond of Glucosamine? How does it help joint and muscle pain relief? Is it vitamin or what? At my pharmacy there is product herbal based; Natural Support Joint & Muscle Comfort Support. Pharmacist said no known success of this. Suggested Gluscosamine for repair cartlidge; many brands available. Which is best?

How can I ease my muscle pain? I was working out yesterday and I think I over-stretched the muscles on my legs. Now my legs hurt really badly when I walk, and I can barely walk down the stairs without staggering. What can I do to ease this pain?