Desperately need help

I'm a 31 year old male. Over the last ~5 years I have been in ever increasing chronic pain. It started in the middle of my back. Higher than the typical lower back pain. It feels like there is pressure inside my spine and its going to explode. The pain varies but gets bad enough most days to make me cry. I have had xrays, bone scans and an MRI. Everything is always "unremarkable". No help. Over the last few years I have been having more and more pain in other parts of my body, mainly my knees, elbows, and wrists. They ache, extremely bad, not something normal or that can be ignored. Terrible pain that truly makes me consider my "options". I also get shooting pain from my wrist radiating up my arm. This one is only occasional where the rest are everyday and all day. I have had arthritis tests, Lyme disease tests, various blood work and it all returns negative. No help. I don't sleep unless I'm heavily medicated. I can't work due to the pain overwhelming me. When I lie in order to get a job I am unable to keep it since I literally can't function when things are bad. My doctor doesn't give me any diagnosis. We have talked about possible reasons like an overactive sympathetic nervous system (I also have hyperhidrosis). I live in an area with a lot of opiate addicts and I think doctors often assume you are a drug seeker if there aren't obvious reasons for the pain. I am NOT a drug seeker. I hate them and want nothing more than a solution to the pain. Due in part to my decreased abilities my wife has now left me and due to that I am now uninsured. My options are dwindling and life is getting really scary. I'm looking at being homeless soon because I don't have anyway to generate enough income with my condition. I am hoping someone out there will see my situation and have some input as to what could be causing this pain. It has just about ruined my life. What could possibly be causing it?

Mercy&Grace said...
You need to see another dr.

I guess I didn't mention it in my original post but I have seen a neurologist, a physiatrist, and my family doctor. I have done PT as well.

This is tough.  I admire you for how you've stuck through it thus far.  It's in these situations that we need divine help.  You're in my prayers.  I agree that you should keep seeking answers until you find them.  Have you seen a nutritionist yet?  You may want to look outside the box of traditional medicine as well.  I've known people that couldn't get help from their general practitioner, but found help with holistic helpers.  I just encourage you to not give up.

What trauma have you been through?  Any head or neck injuries?  What emotional trauma have you dealt with, even early on in childhood?  I know these may seem like strange questions, but I'm just trying to help you gain a different perspective with your CP. 

Hoping the best! 

-Jrom828

Welcome
Sorry you are in pain!! I 'second' what the previous posters wrote..
Especially re: checking out fibro info..

Research your area for fibro specialist.. my pain management dr is one..

And Keep looking until you find someone who believes in what you are saying re: your pain.

Physical therapy has helped me (again, ask for one who has experience w/ fibro or ra or whatever your dx -
in fact my therapist is one who told me I have fibro & myofascial pain.. went to 5-6 therapist before finding this jewel!)

Along w/acupuncture, and medications..
Took several taking months, trying 'lesser' or weaker meds
That did not help
before finding the right combination for me.
Opoids are what eased my pain.

Have friends who found great relief w/Lyrica & Cymbalta

Wishing you the best!