I am sorry you have had so much pain for so long. My very first suggestion to you is to find a new GP, even if he can't "help"you he should at the very least have pointed you in a different direction, like TX said to a Rheumatologist . TX and I both have AS and she gave you great advice, start over with a rheumy, try and get a recommendation from someone already going to one, I know you are young but it will be helpful if you can find someone with a good reputation. I think this is your best course of action right now and you need to be pro active, do not let any Dr. ever dismiss you, your pain and symptoms are real. Like TX said once you find a rheumy write back to us and we will help you get prepared for the appt. We are all here to help and have been through it all! Welcome to our forum and stay with us, we will see you through this.
Sue
Wow, I'm 17 and you sound exactly like me.
My doctor has said it could be fibromyalgia
but as of now, there is really nothing that can be done.
Someone suggested the aqai berry
It has seemed to have some "healing powers"
but once you stop, all the symptoms come back.
If you ever find anything out
let me know!
Wow, I cannot imagine hurting for 10 years with no diagnosis. Have you seen/do you see a rheumatologist? Have they run labs, xrays, mris, etc? Do you have any of the results? If not, I suggest you start over at square one and get a (new) rheummy. There are many different types of arthritis and autoimmune diseases that could cause the problems you are having.
Because you say it started when you were 10, I am curious, did they ever say anything about ankylosing spondylitis? It is a form of arthritis that has an early onset and sometimes starts with back pain. It can also affect other joints.
If you decide to see a rheummy, let us know and we will help you get prepared for the appointment and give you some pointers so you will be able to tell if the dr. is right for you.