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Joint inflammation and muscle pain after COVID
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Dec 12, 2023 | Replies (30)Comment receiving replies
Blood Work or Best Tests for Post Covid Muscle Pains
It has been frustrating trying to get any doctor's to realize muscle pain is not normal for a person that prior to covid ran 5 miles a day and ran a tennis clinic, and was competitive tennis player. This was only 2.5 months ago. I feel like I am the only one doing research into long hauler issues as my doctor's say all this covid symptom stuff will go away on its own. That is not the right stance to me. I love the podcasts from the Mayo Clinic Covid director, at least he seems to maybe give some hope.
I was wondering if anyone knows about what blood tests, etc. are the best to get regaarding all the muscle pains. I have looked on google for muscle pain blood tests, etc. and found some, but not sure if anyone can shed light on best tests to rule out Necrosis, Mytosis, etc. If the doctor's do not want to offer the blood work since they feel this all in people's heads, I will order my own tests on these online lab providers, and go to a naturopathic doctor..
Hope everyone heals and stays positive. Being perfectly healthy, competitive tennis player pre-covid and now with major muscle issues makes me want to help all of us out there. Thanks for any suggestions on blood work, etc.
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I had tons of blood work done by doctors that wouldn't listen to me when I say I was in excruciating pain in my hips, knees ankles and toes. 2 test showed extremely high. Creatine kinase and c reactive protein. I had a multi faceted issue post covid. I had muscle degeneration, numbness and loss of my ability to walk without my legs feeling like my brain and legs weren't on the same page. I was unable to do anything other than basic walking for over 8 weeks. Still over 10 months later I still have mild joint pain in legs. I am 41. I also am very active in running, golf, tennis, basically anything athletic with no joint issues prior to covid. All of my symptoms started after around 7 days post covid. They came one after another about a week separated each major symptom.
I agree 100%
I have always been active, exercise regularly and at work I am on my feet most of the day. Post Covid I have had muscle pain, weakness and joint pain that I have never had. My regular physician referred me to a specialist who basically said I’m getting older and that’s to be expected! I am 63, and yes, I am getting older each day, lol but…. you do not get ‘old’ in a couple of months!
So frustrating to have to hunt down info on natural treatments and supplements without much direction from the medical community
I’m 65 and bike and kayack and go to the gym everyday. Last couple months after having the two pfeiser shots and the booster and am experiencing pain in my shoulder joints knees and hip. We are on a road trip and when I get out of the truck can barely walk. It’s crazy
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Welcome @aztennisguy, Sorry to hear you are suffering from muscle pain post COVID. Here are a couple of articles that may provide some information to help you learn more.
"Creatine Kinase (also known as CK, or Creatine Phosphokinase [CPK]) is an important diagnostic blood test for myopathies. CK is a type of protein called an enzyme that is especially active in skeletal muscle, heart tissue, and the brain." --- Blood Tests - The Myositis Association: https://www.myositis.org/about-myositis/diagnosis/blood-tests/
"A blood test can be done to identify people who have a certain gene (HLA-B27). ... as well as other symptoms, such as eye pain and redness and rashes. Lab ..." --- Tests for Musculoskeletal Disorders - Bone, Joint, and Muscle: https://www.merckmanuals.com/home/bone,-joint,-and-muscle-disorders/diagnosis-of-musculoskeletal-disorders/tests-for-musculoskeletal-disorders
Have you seen the Post-COVID Recovery blog? --- https://connect.mayoclinic.org/blog/post-covid-recovery/tab/self-care/#ch-tab-navigation