What is Myalgia?
Myalgia translates to muscle pain. It if fair to say that most people experience one or two cases of myalgia, at least, in a lifetime. Most often myalgia is caused by straining or overuse of a muscle. It can occur in any muscle group, at any time of life. Myalgia that is not caused by muscle strain can be present in a large number of infectious diseases, anything from the common influenza to illnesses like Lyme disease. Some autoimmune diseases like lupus and fibromyalgia can cause significant muscle pain. Myalgia may be mild, or it can be severe if one has damaged a muscle. When myalgia that does not seem related to an illness is present for more than three days, one should see a physician. This is particularly important if one notices redness or swelling around the painful area, or if one has recently come into contact with a tick. If one has received a tick bite, it is very important to have the tick tested to rule out Lyme Disease. This can cause progressive damage to the body, but
