Fatigue refers to the feeling of being exhausted and tired. Some people may experience fatigue combined with muscle pain. This can have several causes. It can be a result of aging, lack of proper sleep, dehydration, mineral deficiencies and low vitamin levels of certain vitamins such as vitamin D. While in others it can be the result of an underlying medical condition. Major medical conditions include fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome. Fibromyalgia refers to pain in various parts of the body (specific tender points where the slightest pressure leads to pain) along with general tiredness and fatigue for more than three months without any known cause. In addition, there may be problems with sleep and memory, along with depression. Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) refers to a condition in which there is a persistent feeling of fatigue, both physical and mental, for at least six months, interfering with routine activities without any underlying medical condition. In addition to fatigue, other symptoms that may be observed include poor memory, sleep problems, poor concentration, joint or muscle pain, mood swings and feelings of depression. It is also known by other names, such as myalgic encephalomyelitis and systemic exercise intolerance disease (SEID). It can also occur with influenza, hypothyroidism and myositis.
Influenza is a respiratory disease caused by the influenza virus. This can cause body aches and fatigue, along with the other main symptoms of a runny/stuffy nose, sore throat and fever. Hypothyroidism refers to an underactive thyroid gland in which the thyroid gland does not secrete enough thyroid hormones. Hypothyroidism can result in fatigue and muscle pain, along with other major signs and symptoms including weight gain, sensitivity to cold (cold intolerance), constipation, swollen face and hands, dry, thin hair, drowsiness and heavy periods in women.
Myositis means inflammation of the muscles which can result from various reasons such as injury, infection and autoimmune diseases (autoimmune diseases means the destruction of the body’s own healthy tissues by the immune cells due to a misdirected response ) and can cause muscle pain and weakness, along with fatigue.
Another reason for fatigue may be Lyme disease, a bacterial infection caused by Borrelia bacteria and spread by ticks. The last reason could be polymyalgia rheumatica. This refers to an inflammatory disease that causes pain and stiffness of the muscles and mainly affects the shoulders, hips, neck and arms. It may be accompanied by general symptoms such as fatigue, loss of appetite, weight loss and low-grade fever.
Homeopathic treatment
Homeopathy can be of great help in managing fatigue and muscle pain. Homeopathic medicines are natural remedies that improve these cases by treating the underlying cause. Once the cause is treated, excellent relief from fatigue with muscle pain occurs. In addition, any accompanying symptoms such as memory problems, poor concentration and focus problems, sleep problems and depressive feelings, if present, can also be well controlled with these medications. The most suitable homeopathic medicine for cases of fatigue with muscle pain is selected in each individual case based on the characteristic symptoms. Therefore, it is advisable to have your case assessed by a homeopathic doctor for the appropriate prescription. Under no circumstances should self-medication be practiced.
Homeopathic medicines for fatigue with muscle pain
1. Gelsemium – Top recommended drug
Gelsemium tops the list of homeopathic medicines to manage fatigue and muscle pain. In cases where this is necessary, pain occurs in the muscles accompanied by pain (sensitivity to touch). The pain is most pronounced in the muscles of the extremities (i.e. arms and legs). The limbs feel heavy and tired. The muscles also feel weak. The muscles of the back and neck may also be painful. There is a general feeling of exhaustion and fatigue in addition to the above complaints. There is excessive drowsiness and dullness. Along with the above symptoms there is exhaustion of mind, poor concentration and focus in performing any work. Gelsemium is a well-indicated drug against fatigue that occurs during influenza and even after recovery from this disease.
2. Rhus Tox – For muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue
Rhus Tox is a very effective drug for controlling muscle pain, stiffness and fatigue. There is intense weakness throughout the body. It is accompanied by a constant desire to lie down or sit due to weakness. People who need this feel so weak as if they haven’t had enough sleep. They do not feel like getting up in the morning because of weakness. They suffer from muscle pain, especially in the neck region, back, shoulders, arms and thighs. The muscles are also painful to the touch and stiff. Pain and stiffness improve with exercise. The nature of the muscle pain can be shooting, tearing or choking. The pain gets worse at night. Rhus Tox is a prominently indicated medication for muscle pain due to overuse or overload of the muscles.
3. Arnica – With marked muscle pain (pain on touch).
Arnica is the next highly beneficial medicine to manage muscle pain and fatigue. Individuals who require this medicine have pain in the muscles and excessive pain, which means pain when touched. It feels like the patient has been beaten up. The pain gets worse after overload. The pain is most pronounced in the back and limbs. All limbs feel heavy. The bed the person is lying on feels very hard. There is marked weakness all over the body in general, along with pain. The pain causes the patient to lie down. In addition, there is drowsiness. Arnica is also well indicated for treating sore sore muscles associated with the flu.
4. Bryonia – For muscle pain that is made worse by little exercise
It is a useful medicine for muscle pain that worsens with the slightest movement and gets better with rest. Pain is more prominent in the muscles of the neck and lower back. Lower back pain is made worse by bending, sitting and standing. The affected muscles feel hard. The neck and back muscles also feel stiff. Stiffness in the back causes the person to stand and walk in a hunched position. There is weakness and fatigue, which is made worse by walking.
5. Lactic Acid – For aches and pains in the muscles of the back, chest and limbs
Lactic acid is indicated for aches and pains (pain on touch) of the muscles, especially those in the back, chest and limbs. In addition, there is fatigue and a tired feeling all over the body. It is difficult to rise from weakness. Pain is felt in the limbs while walking. The whole body shakes while walking, along with weakness.
6. Magnesia Phos – For muscle pain and cramps
This medicine is very suitable for muscle pain and cramps. The pain keeps moving from one part of the body to another where this medicine is needed. The pain gets worse at night. They get better with rest. The nature of the pain varies and can be of the cutting, shooting, stabbing or stabbing type. The pain is accompanied by excessive fatigue and sweating.
7. Arsenic Album – For intense fatigue with anxiety and restlessness
This drug is useful for intense fatigue. The person who needs this medicine wants to lie down all the time because of weakness. The slightest exertion and even walking and standing results in obvious exhaustion. Anxiety and restlessness may be felt along with the other complaints. A piercing pain is felt in the muscles. The limbs also feel weak and tired and have the need to lie down.