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Posted 2/19/2013 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there everyone. This forum has given me some valuable information. I am feeling a bit down and obsessed with my undiagnosed diseases. Just wanted some thoughts.
I was dismissed after five minutes by the rheumy I saw last week. I have an app in April to see a new one for a second opinion. All of my symptoms have crept up on me over the last 11 years. It all started with my lower back. I think since I am only 33 I am ignored by pain management and I am ignored by orthopedics. They want to just send me to PT or give me shots. PT has not worked for my back or knees. I am rambling now.

Current symptoms:

Scaly itchy patches on scalp
Knee pain both knees (had cortisone injections two weeks ago-swelling still continues)
swelling every day in knees fingers and face mostly in the morning (this is scaring me)
Mild stiffness
Achy and flu like symptoms almost daily
lower back and hip pain
Ankle weakness and pain
Elbow's are sore and arms go numb when sleeping

Post Edited (jtruair) : 2/19/2013 3:15:16 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 2/22/2013 3:31 PM (GMT 0)
You need to look at getting new doctors, your age should not in anyway be held against you, I also have had this problem as I look and sound a lot younger than I am and I' ve fired doctor. If they have not done any x rays or mris of your back, then find another doctor, you need better treatment and you deserve it, do not settle for these current doctors..
Many well wishes in what you choose to do, but if it was me I'd be looking at getting another doctor.
Posted 2/24/2013 5:46 PM (GMT 0)
I had the same problem, over the years. They don't seem to listen at all. Find a new Dr. I wanted to, but because I currently have no health insurance none will take me! If you're insured, you should be able to switch doctors easily and find one who is not oblivious!

Good luck!
Posted 2/24/2013 5:56 PM (GMT 0)
I am so sorry that you have no insurance. That's awful. I have a new Dr. app in April to get a second opinion. Some days I wake feeling like I am not sick and other days I feel like I have been hit by a truck. I Have learned through this forum to journal everything. I started a notebook with all of my lab, X Ray and MRI results. I am going to be tough with this doc and demand answers. In the mean time I have a Gastro app this Monday so i am going to talk to him about all of this as well. April, take care! I know what it is like to not be insured. My parents also struggle with insurance and are currently on State assistance but every six months when they reapply they stress out.
Posted 2/24/2013 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
Maybe see a derm and ask about psoriasis.
Posted 2/24/2013 10:10 PM (GMT 0)
That is a good idea. I have been treating it myself. It comes and goes.
Posted 2/25/2013 6:34 PM (GMT 0)
Definitely take pictures of it if it comes and goes. Things never seem to look as bad when it's finally time for an appointment. It's like when you take your car to a garage and it no longer makes the strange noise which led you take it in the first place.
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