A 39-year-old man presents to the clinic for follow-up. He h…
A 39-year-old man presents to the clinic for follow-up. He has a history of fatigue, body aches, sleep disturbances, and flu-like symptoms. He has had these symptoms for the past six months. He also complains of occasional abdominal cramps and diarrhea. He tires easily and prefers to stay at home. He has trouble falling asleep and feels tired, even if he gets enough sleep. He denies tobacco, alcohol, or illicit drug use. He has not had a stable job for the past two years due to his fatigue and ended up getting fired twice for taking too many sick days. He also reports a 10-pound (4.5 kg) weight loss in the last two months. Physical examination is unremarkable except for a BMI of 17 kg/m2. The complete blood count is significant for a low platelet count. Further labs, including renal function, liver function, hepatitis panel, antinuclear antibody, anti-Ro, anti-La, and anti-CCP, are negative. Which of the following is the next best step in the management of this patient?