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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Also known to cause myalgia. Other infections that can cause muscle pain include:Lyme diseaseMalariaDengue feverRocky Mountain spotted feverTrichomoniasisToxoplasmosis Viral, fungal, or parasitic infections may require antiviral, antifungal, or antiparasitic drugs, respectively, to treat the condition and the muscle pain. Medications Muscle aches are a common side effect of drugs called statins that are used to lower cholesterol. The symptom usually begins within six months of starting treatment and can take around two months to resolve once the treatment is stopped. Other drugs that can cause muscle pain include:Bisphosphonates (used to treat osteoporosis)Aromatase inhibitors (used to prevent breast cancer recurrence) The rapid discontinuation of antidepressants can also cause myalgia. Rapid discontinuation of steroids in people who have taken them for a period of time can also cause muscle pain. It is best not to stop any of these medications before talking to your healthcare provider. They may suggest trying a lower dose or different medication to treat the condition or discontinuing the medication. Fibromyalgia Widespread muscle pain is a symptom of fibromyalgia. The pain from this chronic disorder is often described as aching, sore, stiff, burning, or throbbing. The cause of fibromyalgia is unknown but is thought to involve genetics, mood disorders, past diseases, and chemical imbalances that cause a heightened sense of pain. In addition to muscle pain, people with fibromyalgia often experience sleep problems, fatigue, crawling skin sensations, morning stiffness, impaired concentration, and anxiety. Treatment may include antidepressants, physical therapy, and other complementary and alternative therapies to reduce stress and a person's physical and emotional response to pain, such as:Tai chiMassageMindfulness meditationAcupuncture Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic encephalomyelitis, is a disorder that causes overwhelming fatigue that is not improved with rest. In addition to tiredness and malaise (the general feeling of unwellness), people with
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