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Question: especially my thighs, my knees, and my thoracic back. I cant lay down flat for more than 2 hours, standing is painful in my upper back. My muscles all over feel like their bleeding. Like ive been beaten with a baseball bat. No energy, Insomnia, Specialists thought I was simply depressed. Ive been to psychologists at the university of florida. I have been placed on multiple drugs to treat depression to no avail. Also A drug that starts with an a that's supposed to have a synergistic affect when used with anti depressants. I,m in a lot of pain especially upper back and nobody knows whats wrong with me
Brief Answer:
Consider connective tissue disorders.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
I don't think this is MS, fibromyalgia is a possible condition that may relate to these symptoms, but you have been treated about it with no improvement.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see any evaluation or tests to assess rheumatoid arthritis or connective tissue disorders, as possible conditions that may cause your symptoms.
I think there is need for screening with blood tests about CBC, CRP, sedimentation rate, ANA, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP.
Muscle biopsy also may be of help in achieving a correct diagnosis of your condition.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about getting these tests done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Consider connective tissue disorders.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your query and understand your concerns.
I don't think this is MS, fibromyalgia is a possible condition that may relate to these symptoms, but you have been treated about it with no improvement.
Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't see any evaluation or tests to assess rheumatoid arthritis or connective tissue disorders, as possible conditions that may cause your symptoms.
I think there is need for screening with blood tests about CBC, CRP, sedimentation rate, ANA, rheumatoid factor, anti-CCP.
Muscle biopsy also may be of help in achieving a correct diagnosis of your condition.
Discuss with your primary care Doctor about getting these tests done.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
I have had an enormous amount of blood work. I have been tested for r/a. I did have a hysterectomy at age 35 due to fibroids. The only thing my bloodwork showed was that I am hypo thyroid. I have been on medications since. Ive had Acupuncture/electroacupuncture. I have a tens machine. All of these things help while I,m in the process of using them yet no residual effects. I know Ive had multiple cbc chemistry panels and was tested for rheumatoid arthritis. I have another Doctors appointment on Friday. I don't know what to ask anymore.
Brief Answer:
Narcotic painkillers, consider evoked potentials.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case I suggest to get evaluated further with evoked somatosensory and motor potentials to have a better understanding of your condition and to get a differentiation between neurological and rheumatic conditions.
Narcotic painkillers such hydrocodone, oxycodone etc. should be considered as symptomatic treatment about your pain.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Narcotic painkillers, consider evoked potentials.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
In this case I suggest to get evaluated further with evoked somatosensory and motor potentials to have a better understanding of your condition and to get a differentiation between neurological and rheumatic conditions.
Narcotic painkillers such hydrocodone, oxycodone etc. should be considered as symptomatic treatment about your pain.
Hope I helped you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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