Need a diagnosis!?
Ok I am 23 years old.......I have severe knee pain. It hurts if I stand or sit too long. My hips also hurt if I stand or walk too long. I have a very weak grip in my hands. It hurts to do daily activities such as comb my hair of use a can opener. I can not type or write for very long before my wrist and fingers start to hurt. All of the above problems started about 3 years ago and have gotten worse mostly while I was pregnant and lasted in the here after. The latest onset has been my shoulders. Please if there is anyone who has had these problems even some I really would like the help. I have started to have terrible dreams about dieing. It has gotten to the point where taking care of my children is a task......doing the simple things is hard and painful.
PLEASE HELP!!!
I went to see a doctor and was tested for RA and Lupus and he said both test were negative......Thank God. I am not searching for something......I just really would like to know what is wrong with me so that I can get help and live my life......PAIN FREE
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1. you need to go to the dr and give them what you just wrote down..there are tests they can do that will help them figure out what is wrong with you..i dont think any of us on here are competent enough to do that...i wish you the best and seriously go to the drms?
2. go to the doctor for tests.
3. u need to go to a doctor have tests run probably get referred to a specialist bfore going to a simple physician and find out what going on im sorry u in so much pain , goodluck
4. you could have a condition called fibromyalgia....it can cause pain all over the body like you've mentioned.
5. please go to www.painfoundation.com
great resources for those in pain
there are a few things it could be.
you can chat, ask guestions from other's
or experts, This is what it could be.
check out this site it is soo helpful for those of us in pain
Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy Syndrome Association (RSDSA
6. I've been in a similar situation over the past couple of years. All my tests for Lupus and RA came back negative and they are calling it Fibromyalgia at this point.
I would suggest that you try to get into see a rheumatologist (to see about the Fibro). A good rheumy should be able to help you find a correct diagnosis for something like this. Also, get a second opinion. Even if you have a great doctor, another doctor may see something that yours didn't. I got a second opinion and found out that in addition to all of my other symptoms, I also had several vitamin deficiencies that my doctor simply did not know to look for.
Also check out Butyoudontlooksick.com. It's a great site for info on all sorts of "invisible" illnesses and ways to cope when you feel that bad. Good luck!
