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Hi Peaches!  You asked this question a couple of days ago and members responded.  Here is the thread you started and you will see all the responses.  Hope this helps you!

 

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=24&m=2568862

 

Sherrine

Hi, I am new on here also. I have been doing research for leg pain, hip pain, knee pain, lower back pain and extreme stiffness in my legs. I was diagnosed with arthritis in my knees and bone spurs in my knees. First one knee went out, couldn't put any weight on it then a year later the other knee, this one I couldn't bend at all. I did see a chiropractor and he said my xrays show degenerative disc disease and arthritis in my back and neck. He also said I have 2 discs in my back that are quite worn. Couldn't keep up with him, too expensive. As the months have gone by the pain has gotten worse, it hurts to walk, to stand and to sit, I don't know what I'll do when laying down no longer helps? What bothers me the most is the burning ache in the front of my left thigh, I am constantly shifting and changing positions to try and get some relief. Now to add to the list, on my left foot the 3rd toe has decided to head to the side, heading towards my pinky toe and the toes on that foot feel tingly and painful. It feels like a charlie horse starting, I can't sit still and relax and it bothers me when I go to bed too. I feel pain on the top of my foot at the ankle area also. It feels like there are things crawling around in my toes, foot and ankle. I swear I need an entire lower half transplant because every pain I have is lower back, on down! There are so many things online that mention these symptoms, I don't know if it fibro. or restless legs sydrome, but I do know it's driving me crazy! I feel for all of you on here, life is awesome, but not while living in pain! I Have always loved to walk but now I stay home or just sit in the car while my husband goes inside. I feel I'm a drag on family and friends. I feel embarrassed when I'm out walking, stiff and dragging along slower than most others out there. I do take glucosamine chondroiton , caltrate, multivitamins and fish oil pills. I was put on levothroid for under active thyroid and I take prilosec for acid reflux. The best to you all and thanks for allowing me to vent. :)

So glad you could join us, peaches9.
We've talked before, but we haven't seen each other since Christmas last year. ;)
Tell that Son in law that sister will come whip him if he don't leave MIL alone. :)
I've read that you have been trying juicing and think that's great! Anything that helps the pain is good. I was diagnosed with fibro this past summer and am just getting used to the idea of having this constant pain. It's hard to reach out when you're used to being the one who everybody reaches out to. Hang in there and give those 4 grandbabies with you a big hug from Auntie L. :))

ak angel, thank you so much for the warm welcome! I am trying to work with my doctor, you know how so may doctors are, when I complain of back pain she gives me a brochure on how to lift heavy items. I will stay on her case until she tells me something, because I know it's not normal to feel this way. I love the great outdoors, sightseeing and just taking walks. Most of my favorite things to do require a lot of walking. Just making it through one store wears me out, legs are so stiff and hips ache so bad. I would love to try juicing and making healthier choices, and maybe even try herbal supplements. A few weeks ago while searching the net I came across a forum, a woman described her leg pain, hip pain and painful walking just like me. She said she was recommended to a Diabetes cookbook, she started cooking from it and now she says she has no more pain. There was a link but when I clicked it, there was nothing there, it had been removed. My Mom has very severe bouts of gout and sometimes I find myself wondering if I might have that too. My daughter recently went to the docs for really bad pain in her wrist and forearm, thinking she might have carpal tunnel. Doc had her go back for extensive blood testing, for fibro, lupus, diabetes and some other ailments. Hopefully she will get her results this week. Are the tests to find the diagnosis just blood tests, seems to me if that's the case all doctors would do it? One new thing I found is eating 7 cherries a day helps gout pain and joint pain. Not too fond of cherries but added to a drink sounds good. I am so happy you are feeling better and have learned so much to make your life easier and more enjoyable! I will keep you informed on my progress. Thanks again and have a blessed day.

peaches9, thanks so much for you response! I will definitely try the fresh ginger, I really like ginger so that will be an easy addition. I do have that Montel Williams blender, I just need to use it more. I haven't yet seen any other doctor, I need a referral, but that's certainly next on my list. The aquatic therapy sounds really great, I remember my neighbor walking the mall daily, she got so bad with her leg and knee pain she got a hot tub to soak in the mornings just so she could walk the mall. She told me without it it was too painful and she was too stiff. I sure would love a hot tub! :) Wow, 15 years to find answers, that's incredible! I'm so glad you are doing better and finding some relief. I just turned 58 and thought things like this happened to those over 80. Well, thanks again for your time, I appreciate it so much! I will continue to follow up on here, I love a good story especially with a happy ending. ;)