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[|Human|] hi im actually enquiring for a friend who is getting quite anxious and worried because he s had aching arms and legs and also a sore back (but he has had that a few times before!), he reckons his arm hurts even in bed, apparently he feels it started about 3 weeks ago and getting worse. he, by the way he explained it, went to the doctor for a check up and she did blood tests, (i think for basic cholesterol and stuff because it had been awhile) but from what i can gather this was about the time it started and im thinking she wasnt testing for these symtoms. He is actually my ex , but we are still a big part of each others life and have 2 grown up girls, and he may have forgotten but my daughter reminded me that he was actually whinging about sore muscle a few months ago, but not this bad. He is 55 very active but a drinker and heavy smoker, but when he has had check ups in the past has come through remarkably well, as far as heart, cholesterol and blood pressure. he has got himself thinking that somethings really wrong, i told him to go back to doctors asap and get more tests for these symptoms, he has had the same doctor for many years now! what do you think??
[|AI|]  Hi, I read carefully your question and would explain that his symptoms could be related to inflammation or articular pain from a bulging disc. That is why, I would recommend consulting with his doctor and performing some further tests:- complete blood count, PCR, sedimentation rate for inflammation- muscular enzymes (CPK) levels-blood electrolytes, for possible low calcium levels-vitamin D plasma levels - a nerve conduction study for possible neuropathy - a thoracic lumbar spine X-ray study. You should discuss with his doctor on these issues. Hope to have been helpful. Best wishes,