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Originally Posted by eleven11
I assume you have, but get the basic/foundation stuff (CBC, BMP/CMP). I'd consider a thyroid panel in basic stuff, so get that if not. Thinking about basic labs (cholesterol panel) - I don't think it was discussed above, but if you are taking a statin (e.g. Lipitor, Crestor) for cholesterol issues, it can lead to myalgias.
Next, I'd want to see your Vitamin D, Iron (and Ferritin), B12 and Copper. Magnesium is also important, but levels can fluctuate more quickly making it harder to know if it's implicated. Related - even with normal levels, I believe in taking daily magnesium. If deficiencies are found, read carefully before simply taking a supplement, as many of them interact and need to co-supplement (e.g. Vit D/K2, Copper/Zinc).
I don't think caffeine has been mentioned, but understand that chronic caffeine use can significantly affect many vitamin/electrolytes. It's tough if you have a chronic and high-level caffeine dependency (guilty myself), but experiment with a slow wean/reduction.
While not necessarily DOMS specific, get a hormone panel, at least testosterone (if you haven't).
Finally, if you can't find a smoking gun with the aforementioned labs, consider a rheumatological/autoimmune panel - RF, ANA, ESR, CRP, etc.
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Have done the basics, regularly, including thyroid, Vitamin D and K2. All normal. Not on any statins, none needed.
Will ask doc about the others, thanks.