Susanne is a 27 year old who has had headaches, muscle aches, and fatigue for the last 2 months. you have completed a thorough history, examination, and laboratory workup but have not found a cause. what would your next action be?

The next step would be to tell the patient that an answer has not yet been found for the issue.

However, the patient should be advised to consult a referral and should be screened for depression.

It is also advisable to assure the patient that they will arrive soon to a solution.