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Can Duloxetine cause low sex drive?
Query: Hi doctor,My girlfriend has fibromyalgia and is currently on Cymbalta and a muscle relaxant. She said she has no desire for sex but it seems she is having sexual dreams. She does not know that she is doing it but it does not make sense to me. When she was on Tramadol, everything was fine unless she ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is possible that she has no desire or she may be fatigued by the fibromyalgia. Drugs like Cymbalta (Duloxetine) act on neurotransmitters and there is a possibility that they affect a person's emotions and desires. Generally, once the drug goes on for some time, the ... Read Full »
What could be the reason for excruciating pain in neck, back and shoulders?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 18 years old. My feet hurt like crazy sometimes even if I stand on them for five minutes (especially in the heel). After a while, the bottom of my feet would burn. I think something is wrong with my brain because I have got my vitals checked and everything seems to be fine. I get ... Read Full »
Dr. Hardik Nareshbhai Rajyaguru
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your symptoms. There are two possible conditions which can present this way. One is fibromyalgia, where there is a pain at multiple sites in the body, some other vague symptoms and when investigated, almost all the tests are fine. Second, a less likely p... Read Full »
Do persistent body pain with intense pain in extremities symptoms of cancer?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 33-year-old and weigh about 189 pounds. My whole body hurts. I got pain all over the body, pain in the legs and hands. Pain is persistent all the time mostly in the lower feet and hand. I am having pain for the past three months. I just had an appointment with my doctor. He order... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Well, I have gone through your history and the reports attached.(attachment removed to protect patient identity). All the reports are normal. I could not find the reports of liver function tests there, but I suppose your doctor had already looked into it. Do not worr... Read Full »
I have been experiencing bad muscle pain for a few years. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am experiencing a really bad muscle pain. I have been experiencing it for a few years but in the last year or so, it has been getting worse. My legs pain when I walk and if I knock myself gently by accident it is even more painful. I consulted an advanced practitioner, but she conside... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to iclniq.com. I appreciate the confidence that you place in me for your healthcare consultation. Muscle pain can have various causes, and it is important to rule out any underlying medical conditions. While some muscle pain is normal and expected, particularly after exercise, pe... Read Full »
What can cause shooting pain all over the body?
Query: Hi doctor, My problem started with pain in my lower back and buttock, and then it moved to my lateral thigh on both sides. So, it is difficult to sleep on either side. I also started experiencing neck and shoulder pain. Now, I feel pain in my arms, back, neck, shoulder, etc. I do not know what could... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It appears that your condition resembles spondylosis, affecting both the cervical and lumbar regions of the spine. This condition involves pain and other symptoms stemming from nerve compression within the spine. The resulting symptoms are typically felt along the path o... Read Full »
Why does ongoing back muscle pain occur after my running?
Query: Hi doctor,I ran 10 kilometers and when I arrived home, I had terrible back muscle pain. Next two days, I was better. So, I ran for another 10 kilometers but, this time when I arrived home, it was even worse. There was a shoulder pain, and dorsal muscle back pain when I was walking. Then, it was very... Read Full »
Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Post-exhaustion muscle necrosis is a known entity that occurs when the blood supply to the muscle is compromised during the exercise period. It is usually documented by demonstrating the high levels of LDH (lactic acid dehydrogenase) test and CPK (creatine phosphokinase)... Read Full »
Could my persistent, unexplained body pain indicate cancer?
Query: Hello doctor, I have been experiencing persistent body pain for the past five months. I have undergone numerous tests, but no specific cause has been identified. I am now concerned that it might be related to cancer. Please help. Thank you. Read Full »
Dr. Geetha Priyadarsini Kamminana
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. In order to better understand your condition, I have a few additional questions: Do you experience any tender points on your body? Are you feeling fatigued or excessively tired? Have you been having any sleep probl... Read Full »
I have had fatigue, tremors, slurred speech, etc. Is it MS?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 36-year-old mother of three BMI of 27, no ongoing medication, and had a history of bouts of thyroiditis but stable for the last six months. My question is, could the symptoms below be multiple sclerosis (MS), and should I get tested for this? I have been suffering from fatigue f... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I understand your concern, and I think that your symptoms are not that of multiple sclerosis (MS). Anyway, both chronic fatigue and brain fogginess may be related to migraine. Depression and fibromyalgia can also cause a similar clinical situation. I suggest performi... Read Full »
I have weakness in my leg, body pain, and hand pain for months.
Query: Hello doctor, I have struggled with mild weakness in one leg and pain in both hands and body for the last seven months. Sometimes my fingers freeze, and my left eyelid also twinges whenever I touch or tightly close my eye. I am also getting lower back pain. I did a blood test and scan of my spinal a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I agree with your doctor that your symptoms do not suggest motor neuron disease (MND). Pain is atypical of this disorder. Have you performed a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging)? How are your reflexes? Thank you. Read Full »
I have on and off pain in feet and wrists. Is that due to high uric acid or nerve disorder?
Query: Hi doctor, I have pain in my feet and wrist sometimes, and I take painkillers. It goes and comes back again after a few months or weeks. It is not due to external injury. I got a blood test, and my uric acid was high at 10 mg/dL. Now, I take Feburic 40 mg for some time. Today again, I had a pain on... Read Full »
Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Hassan Shoukat
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the attachment (attachment removed to protect patient identity). As the uric acid is high at 10 mg/dL, it is likely a cause of arthritis. Febuxostat that you are using now should be used every day even when you are not having pain. This medication is... Read Full »