Good venting! I don't know what the diagnosis is, but collagen and high protein are both healing for joints and muscles. My healing picked up when I went on a mostly meat diet.
16 Jul 19 by member: erikahollister
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I'm so sorry you are in pain ~ sending good vibes!
16 Jul 19 by member: babayjo
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16 Jul 19 by member: mrsroboto
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Vent away Shiny. 😞❤️ have you seen Rheumatologist at all?
16 Jul 19 by member: jcmama777
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I know you said no pity party...but, how about some empathy? My heart completely breaks for you. I had chronic pain for 4 years. I know where you are and how much it takes from you! What are your doctors saying? I don't know about knees, but those sticky heating pads that stick to you - Thermacare heat wraps - helped. Heated blankets too. I got embarassed by the fact my house turned into a pig sty - like a hoarder house b/c of immobility - pain free just this Feb and finally getting my home in order. Do you have family or friends to help with things like grocery shopping? At the time, I did not but if you can, ask for help if available to you.
16 Jul 19 by member: AboutMyTribe
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Oh...and compression wraps helped give me much more mobility
16 Jul 19 by member: AboutMyTribe
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((Hugz)) Ok, now gratitude... How is your eyesight, hearing? These things are on my daily gratitude list... Take Care!
16 Jul 19 by member: adefwebserver
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Sending you love. ❤ Pain brings on a bit of depression, so you want to cry, you go ahead and cry. I hope you get some relief from your pain soon. ❤
16 Jul 19 by member: Becc@
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Hope you get the pain under control. I’ve been there and it sucks! It takes awhile to get used to no pain but it’s so nice once it’s gone. Wishing you well!
16 Jul 19 by member: peeperjj
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(((((hugs))))) because you sound like a good series of them is needed. (((((hugs))))) (((((hugs)))))
16 Jul 19 by member: kclab
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Thank you guys! No rheumatologist...yet. About my Tribe - My boyfriend does help me quite a bit but yes, the house is a mess, there are things I just can't do. I am very stubborn and hate asking for help. He is my only support, all my friends and family live out of town at least one hour to as much as 15 hours away. I see my doctor in two weeks so I will see what she thinks. Thanks for letting me vent without judgement.
17 Jul 19 by member: shiny50
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Vent away. It's hard living with chronic pain. Hopefully the dr can find something to help you quickly
17 Jul 19 by member: tatauu22
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Can’t ya get something from a pain management doc for the pain,that’s very depressing, I so sorry🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏❤️
17 Jul 19 by member: peggygraber
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@Peggy...don't know how it is in other areas, but in my area - unless you have a diagnosis, doctors are slow to prescribe anything for pain. Masking pain makes diagnosis slower. Also, if pain is chronic, there aren't many optimal options for the long-term. And some medications are ineffective after a span of time. If all else fails, apply for a green card if it's available in your state.
17 Jul 19 by member: AboutMyTribe
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Please look at your diet.be Gluten and dairy free several days or a week. See for yourself how your body responds.
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Pain is truly exhausting. Praying you find relief soon.
17 Jul 19 by member: TomLong
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Do you have an idea before your doctor’s opinion? Hugs 🤗
17 Jul 19 by member: velvetee
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I hope that you feel better soon. You may want to have your doctor check your iron levels. A lot of times people are anemic or have low iron and they get pain in their muscles and feel totally fatigued.
17 Jul 19 by member: Mykahlia
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I agree with Mykahlia. I have anemia and it is awful when your stores get down below a certain level.
17 Jul 19 by member: tatauu22
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I went through the exact same thing. I am severely Anemic and even needed a blood transfusion. Now, I'm on the road to recovery. I would definitely get your iron levels checked.
17 Jul 19 by member: MalibuBaby
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