I am 52 yrs old been having hot flashes for 3 months which I am managing however I have very sore thigh and bicept and shoulder deep muscle aches recently bad joint pain can nolly close my hands when I wake up takes about 2 hrs before I can close myhand into a fist. When I get up from bed and a sitting position even if sitting fot 10 minutes I am very stiff in my thigh muscles and stumble to start walking because of the pain. Shoulder joint stiff if not used , as im typing also wrist and fingers sore. Dr. Did blood test does not show arthritis. Also in the last 2 weeks have sensitivity to light Had cataract surgery 2 yrs ago left eye seems to have a haze spot in vision some days worse then others worse when im tired. Currently taking meloxicam not effected tryed naproxan ddoesn t help. Also currently under drs care fot depression Could it be polymylagia rheumatice or chronic fatigue syndrome?
hitherto are a range of causes for muscle soreness and joint stiffness and rheumatologist should be consulted. If pain medicines don't work, lyrics may be tried with amitriptyline if your doctor agrees. Best wishes