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Dr. Andrew Rynne
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Back And Body Pain

Hi there, I have been having sever back and body pain for almost two years now. In this last year however, it has become unbearable. My previous doctor tried Naproxen and a steroid shot followed by a steroid pack. While this helped temporarily, the pain eventually returned, in which case she was going to send me for xrays and/mri. Well there was a switch in insurance at this point and I ended up with a different doctor. So I had to explain everything all over again. My new doctor decided the pain was mostly coming from my hips. And sent me to physical therapy and prescribed me Mobic.. I have done PT for over 7 weeks now with no improvement. The Mobic , i also felt no change as far as i am aware. I read reviews on it and it seems like its a miracle pill, but i did see a few people that said they felt no improvement as well. Then also, the people that DID claim in worked wonders said that if they missed one or two doses, the pain returned full blown and that it can cause severe liver damage. Which is not good for me either, since I was an alcoholic for the majority of my life and i don t believe my liver is that great anymore, even though I do not drink alot anymore. The past two years I gave up the heavy drinking. I do still co some alcohol, but in moderation. (Which alcoholism has already been discussed with my doctor and my liver enzymes did run a little low about 6 months ago, but are rather normal now, she said it is nothing to worry about and to continue watching my alcohol intake, although every doctor says you should not drink, period lol) And now I have to wait 3 more weeks to even be able to see my doctor again. While I do enjoy the PT, it has shown no improvement and besides the hip pain, I also have severe shoulder and upper back pain (more so that lower back pain). I do have carpel tunnel in both arms. But that should not affect my shoulders and upper back? I cannot sit still nor stand still, nor lie still. I cannot sleep for more than a hour with out getting up. My muscles have become weak. My limbs go numb when I am sitting or laying. Doc also says I may have arthritis, however I cant believe arthritis would cause this amount of pain. The pains are not in my muscles, but my muscles are weaker now since I cant exercise the way I used to. It does feel better to stand or walk than to sit or lay. But it still does not feel good whatsoever. Also I would say at least 4-6 times a week, the pain is so bad it makes me nauseas to the point where i vomit. My circulation is terrible and my doctor doesnt seem to care about that either. My toes always get purple (some of them are solid white), my fingers are always freezing as well and sometimes parts turn white. I am very very sensitive to cold and hot things, however my toes are ALWAYS cold as ice. I have been depressed now for a year, I cant sleep, eat, think straight or enjoy anything else, and im always tired. I am 28 yrs old and I d say im rather healthy other than this pain. Please any ideas will be much appreciated!!
Fri, 23 Jan 2015
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