Can anybody help me?

[nallassister]

Ok, I went to physical therapy about 6 months ago for pain in my back. If I continue w/ my exercises then it's fine. But ever since then my groin area,(both legs) that place where the leg connects, has been hurting really bad. It's a really sharp pain, and then it becomes a dull pain going down my leg. And there is also a sharp pain in my knees. Sometimes I have a dull pain in my elbows, ankles and shoulders. The pain is constant and prevents me from doing really anything. I am in a lot of pain just after a 15min shopping trip. I love to ride horses and I can't do that anymore because the pain is so bad. I have been to the Dr.s so many times and they can't find anything wrong. I have had CT's, MRI's, x-rays and went to a orthopedic and they injected a die in there and got another MRI and all the tests come up ok. All my blood work is fine too. My pysical therapist doens't have any ideas either. I also have been really fatigued, no energy, I just feel weak all the time. And the other day I all of a sudden felt really shaky and dizzy. I ate something and felt a little better.And I also have IBS w/ constipation that I don't have much relief from. I don't know if they are related to all of this or not.
Somebody had mentioned that this sounds like Lupus, but the blood work came out fine for Lupus. Does anybody have any ideas what could be going on or maybe what kind of specialist I could see. My Dr. just doens't have any more ideas and the pain is just getting worse.
I would really appreciate any ideas!

[nalla]

I think your problem is you are around that football too much. The smell and sounds are causing your pain. And I think because the stinky football is SO ugly, it's making you weak and tired. It's draining everything out of you. The emotional strain of that stupid football is too much for your body and mind to handle.
If you get rid of the football then I think you will go back to normal. If you choose to keep the stupid, ugly, stinky football then I think you will be dead before your next birthday. It's literaly killing you!!
One more thing, I think if you are around the peanut more, you will heal faster. Kiss the peanut, hug the peanut, love the peanut then before you know it, you will be more wonderful then you ever were before the curse of the football.
I hope you make the right choice!!
moshee moshee!!

[tmv]

hmmm....is it me or do these two know each other! LOL! Aren't sisters grand. I have 4!!!
On a serious note, with all of your symptoms, I would think that it is a real possibility that you have an anxiety disorder. A dr can prescribe some antidepressants and it should help a lot especially with the aches and shakiness and weakness. It's hard to believe, but having a serotonin imbalance can actually cause all of those symptoms. I had chest pains/palpitations dizziness and weakness. I'm on Lexapro and have not had any problems since starting it 3 years ago. Stick with the dr to find the one that works for you because their are so many out there to try. One that I tried set me off like I drank 5 pots of coffee. The second try was the lexapro and it's been a blessing. I wish you the best of luck and hope you feel better real soon. I really don't know about the football and the peanut. But I'd go with Nalla and say the peanut because she's a bright lady. Take care.

[nalla]

LOL, Yes, she is my sister. I was just giving her a hard time. :))

Could an anxiety disorder cause those physical symptoms, like the joint pain?

P.S The football is her little pug and the peanut is my son! :)

[free spirit]

Have you ever been tested for lyme disease?  Fibromalaygia? Chronic fatigue?  Also, not all pt's are  created equal.  Ask around and find another one.

[tmv]

omg, I thought she had 2 boyfriends. One that she was with was the football and you wanted her with the peanut! LOL! Boy was I off!

Anyhow, anxiety is very close to depression and treated very much alike. One sometimes leads to the other as well. It can make you hurt everywhere, basically. If all of her test come back normal, then that would be my best guess. Of course, she needs to find a dr that will listen to her and work with her to find out what's going on with her. Trust is very important.

Nallassister-one thing that I forgot to mention is that sometimes it can take a month or so to get adjusted to antidepressants. They may even have to be increased. Best wishes to you and let us know how you're doing.

[nallassister]

I do have anxiety. The day I was real shakey, I think it might have to do with not eating. I had something to eat and it went away. But the pain seems to be in my joints. It is mostly my legs that hurt. I am on antidepressants and it is working real well for me. I am just woundering if there is something wrong with my joints. I have not been tested for lyme disease. But I dont understand why it hurts even while i am laying down. I am going to the doctor on tuesday and i will ask about what you all have said and see what he thinks. If anyone has any other adives or thoughts about my problem please let me know. Thanks!