Myalgia Symptoms
Muscle pain, also known as myalgia, can be described in two different ways:
- a deep, dull, and steady ache
- a quick, random, and sharp ache
The pain may be focused in a specific area or it may be all over your body. The pain may range from mild and manageable to severe and debilitating. Muscle pain is often accompanied by joint pain. Muscle pain can cause fatigue and can sometimes lead to depression if the pain is constant.
The following breast cancer treatments may cause muscle pain:
- chemotherapy
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