Why do I hurt so bad? | Arthritis Information

Dear Dr.s,
I just want to ask you why I hurt so bad? Why is my SED rate and CRP elevated? Why is my BP and pulse rate high? How can I fake blood tests? You see what I see, a 28 yr old mother of 3 who was fine a year ago, but has declined so much in the past 6 months that she can't even open a bottle of shampoo. I feel miserable and yet no one will attempt to diagnose me...you won't even take a guess and you offer no remedy. You say I need to lose weight (I guess losing 30 pounds is not enough), say my heart is healthy but I continue to have high BP, racing pulse, and chest pains. Say you think I'll get better soon, but after 6 months my SED, and CRP are still elevated and I am only feeling worse.

I am going to a new Dr., one recommended by a friend who is a nurse in the ICU at the hospital. They say he can diagnose the strangest things, I sure hope so. I am so miserable, and the pain is becoming unbearable. I can't sleep at night because of the pain. That only adds to the fatigue and tiredness. I do not want pain meds, I am not a drug seeker. I am a human being and want to feel better so I can clean the house and play with my kids like I used to do. I want a Dr. who will listen to me and at least attempt to figure out what is wrong with me. I want help, a DX of anything would be good at this point. I have spent time, money, resources, and days off work going to Dr.s, all with no answers. I'm tired of hurting all of the time, tired of feeling helpless, hopeless, moody, clumsy, and irritable. I want to feel NORMAL again. I want to be treated like a person not a number, and I want you to show me some compassion.

I hope you can get some answers from this doctor. Let us know.

Jan

Jennmommi , I feel the same way. No dx, but I get worse every day and all my RD said was to take Ibuprofin! I feel the same as you . Hopless, helpless and moody. Today my knuckles on my left hand shifted to the left causing extreme pain. Everyday it's something. I can't find a decent DR. Either. I am so sorry you feel this way, but here's a hug for you I truely hope you find the help you need so you can play with your kids.
Love CindaAbsolutely see a rheumatologist! This is crazy!

I know my RA started with really weird symptoms. However, my RA dr. did lots of tests and nothing showed. But, he did not dismiss me. He said sometimes it takes a little while to figure it out. As my symptoms were intermittent, it was 4 years that it took. But, once they became more chronic, things started to get clearer.

You need a Dr. that cares. It may be difficult to figure it out, but you deserve answers and a plan. Now sometimes, like in my case, the plan was to wait and see if it resolved or got worse. DAMN! it got worse, but it was not a dismissal. Those are very different things. The Dr. explained what he had done and suggested I might be getting RA, but also said I did not meet the dx criteria.

Judy

Good Luck with the new Dr! I hope they give you some answers finally.

Much hugs to you.

Unfortunately the RD I saw was the one who said I needed to lose weight and I had "rheumatism". There are none here and I had to drive 2 hours to see him.

The new Dr. I am seeing is a Dr in a family practice, but everyone I've talked to says he is great. He came highly recommended by several people. Jenn-I so relate. My husband and I would look at the blood tests and go, why won't they believe their own science? Best of luck ~~ CathyI think the Drs. attitude and desire to help patients trumps the degree.

Judy

How frustrating....what do you need to do- go on that show Medical Mysteries? [QUOTE=judy_smile37]I think the Drs. attitude and desire to help patients trumps the degree. If you haven't been given any other pain meds then take 2 paracetamols or cocodomols (sorry about the spelling) alongside the ibuprofin (as long as you have not been advised against this).

You are allowed to do that and sometimes it works. I find that they work better than the diclofenics I have been prescribed.