What causes severe stiffness and soreness in the body while having chronic ITP?
Patient: I m 53 years old, female. I have chronic ITP, but it is very stable with no medications. I m trying to lose 30 pounds (5 6, 170 pounds right now). It doesn t matter what workout I do, I am incredibly stiff (muscles and joints) and sore in the hours after. I m trying to exercise daily, so basically, I m just stiff and sore all the time. I take off on weekends, but by Monday, I still feel like my muscles and joints tighten up - they actually feel better when I get moving, but then I sit (or sleep) and I m so tight and sore. I m pushing through, but I m wondering, if I decide to get it checked, what specialty would be my first consult? Doctor: ITP may be  secondary and  associated with an underlying autoimmune disorders particularly systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).SLE can cause musculoskeletal manifestations.You may require blood test like Antinuclear antibodies - Best screening test; and Anti-dsDNA -High titers are SLE-specific,  to exclude SLE. Consult a Rheumatologist.