What could cause sore muscles?
Patient: 55,147,gall bladder removed. have gerd and take nexium.blood pressure is 121/79.have had scans of pancreas,liver,stomach,colon and female organs. everything fine. why do i wake up and my back muscles and ribs are sore when i breathe and move. as time goes on i get better but still there. Doctor: Hello,  Based on your description of complaints you seem to be suffering from morning stiffness.   This commonly is seen in older individuals, people suffering from spondylosis and rheumatic conditions. In your case it seems to be routine stiffness seen in people above the age of 45.  This is a part of ageing and typically gets better within one or two hours after you wake up and start moving. As you have mentioned that almost all your investigations are normal so nothing to worry.  I would recommend you to get your VIT D and VIT B12 levels done , and if low to take tablets to get them optimized. Also do some general stretching exercises and walking this will help, and last thing plz check the quality of your sleeping mattress also.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Take care  Regards, Dr. Santosh S Jeevannavar