I am not crazy!

I'm sorry for posting this but I feel so frustrated. I go through each and every day with a different part of my body hurting. Somedays I cant hold my self up. Somedays the pain in my joints are unbearable. Others its my head, rash, stomache, back , lungs. Whatever! I finally go back to the rhematoligist, spending my hard earned money, just to be judged. I do not want pain medication nor do I want attention or sympathy. All I want is to know why and what is wrong with me. My Doctor actually accused me of chewing on my fingers to make them red. Are you kidding me? What does that even mean? I feel like every one around me thinks im a hypochondriac. She said all my symptoms I was telling her were not leaning toward anything and that I shouldnt try to diagnose myself by looking it up on the net. She was so sure I was making it up that she didnt even bother to look at my x-rays from my other doctor. I creid all the way home because I feel like not only does no one understand but they dont care. I have no history of drug use or anything to make her think Im lying. She ordered every blood test in the world on me. She said it like she was going to prove that Im lying. What is wrong with doctors today? I pay her money, why cant she at least give me a shadow of a doubt that im not lying? Im so sorry for venting here. Its just that my friends and family have listened to me complain about my health for the past 5 years. They dont show much understanding these days. Thanks for listening.

[rusalka]

Mrs B some doctors are like that find another is all I can say. I have been in the same boat as you. I was ridiculed and sent to different therapies but nobody checked my antibodies until I demanded it. Then it was Oh my god you are sick... der... I am autoimmune so I get a lot of inflammation problems which just poke up where it feels like and are more susceptable to viruses etc. Do the blood tests and prove them wrong. Then tell them you want a copy of the results and take them to other doctors if you need to. I carry a file from doctor to doctor. So medications don't get confused etc.  The most disgusting thing happened to my mother. She had cancer and had undergone chemo but 3 months later she was violently ill. She went to the hospital and they told her she was too fat to have cancer and sent her home. she died 6 weeks later.  She was a nurse so she wasn't lying and had a respect for the medical profession.
Stand your ground and don't back down until you are satisfied with the care especially when you are in pain or feel ill.

[Tia Lucila]

Maybe you have lyme disease.  You could have bitten and not have noticed.  Why don't you try a google search for the symptoms.

[AMA17]

FIND A NEW DOCTOR! That should be your first step. Then review all of your symtoms (symptoms) with them and hopefully you will get someone more understanding. You might want to ask a friend if they have a doctor whom they trust/rescept to refer you to.

Not exactly sure what all of your symptoms are, could be anything - have you looked into food allergies/intolerances?? Hopefully it's something simple like cutting something out of your diet/routine that will help -- find that new doc first though!

good luck

[jackiemoo]

I don't doubt that you feel horrible, and I think Doctors can be A-holes. That is so lame that she didn't take you seriousley.

You have to remember that Docs were taught to text, and if they don't recognize the symptoms they chalk it up to your head. It is true that our minds our very capable of making us ill, and we have more convincing power that you could imagine, but that doesn't mean that is what is happening to you.

I agree, check for auto immune and lyme disease. Also, try seeking out holistic doctors. They tend to take you more seriousley and may be able to help you out a bit more.

Good luck!

[hypochondriacmedstud]

As a current medical student, and avid hypochondriac myself, I can certainly sympathize.  Most people wrongly believe that just getting the standard bloodwork is enough.  Unfortunately there are specific tests doctors can do if they suspect something, but alot of them are expensive to the patient, and often times not worth much profit wise on the doctors end.  You might want to get an HLA-B27, and an ANA test done, because it definitely sounds autoimmune. Hope that helps......

[Mrs.B]

I had an ANA test done two years ago. Came back positive two times. Doc says that it doesnt mean anything. She ordered 14 diff. blood test and a urinalysis today. I have an insurance that pays for all my blood work! Thing is that I have had this done before but like I said, she said it doesnt mean anything because my joint pain and other symptoms are not consistant. She thinks I am making up my symptoms. Why, I dont know. I dont want anything from her other than to put my mind at ease and tell me what is wrong with me. All she has to do is look at my medical records for the past 10 years. It will show her what I have been through. All I want is a diagnosis. I can handle the pain. Its no stranger to me.

[Mom2grls0204]

I feel for you. For the past 4 months I have been having constant pain in my right hand fingers.  I finally went to the dr's 3 weeks ago, without an exam or x-rays the dr told me it was tetanitis and take IBprofin for the inflamation (inflammation) and should be better in a week.  YEAH Right I am still have pain and can't even lift a plate, bowl or cup with my right hand.  It also hurts to lightly smack it against something.  

Go to a new dr and don't take no for an answer, you know your body.  THey don't.

[Mrs.B]

Thank all of you for listening. I will get a new doctor. I am also in the medical field. Behind the scene in the pharmacy. At my job I would be in BIG trouble if I doubted a patient without good reason. Thank you all for understanding. It really means A LOT.

[mrs canada]

My first thought was fibromyalgia. Very hard to diagnose for most doctors. Generally the response is "it's all in your head". I did a quick google - here is a link: http://www.fmnetnews.com/pages/basics.html

[AMA17]

Mrs. Canada has a good point with fibromyalgia... I was also just thinking about rheumatoid arthritis?  Here's a link:  

http://www.medicinenet.com/rheumatoid_arthritis/article.htm

Also --  I was just diagnosed with celiac disesase -- and have been doing a TON of research on this... It's totally mis-diagnosed all the time, so now I feel it is my duty to put the word out on it -- it's a lifestyle change for sure, no more wheat/gluten forever!

Anyway, could the rash be Dermatitis Herpetiformis, here's a link:
http://www.csaceliacs.org/dh_defined.php

There's some pics there, look anything like that?... Joint pain is also a side effect of celiac due to the body not absorbing any nutrients from food... Just an idea - a blood test can tell you if you have it, and they like to confirm with an endoscopy....

It took doctors 2 years to diagnose my sister, which was terrible, and luckily for me, when my symptoms started I thought celiac and asked my doctors to test me for it.

Good luck mrs b!

[monkeyflower]

You aren't crazy and it's not all in your head. I'm sorry your doctor was insensitive. Check out this link to see if this resonates for you: http://psyweb.com/Mdisord/jsp/somatization.jsp

[Jules_za]

What about systemic Lupus.  My dad has this and it manafests it's self in many different ways.

[avablue]

You might do some research on Lyme disease.  I had a relative who had us all convinced that she was just a nutty hypochondriac and after nearly a full year of blood tests and doctor visits, they determined that she had Lyme disease.  She went on some medications and within a couple of weeks was feeling fine.

[Hityty]

Just wanted to add my 2 cents, (mostly because that's all I have left after paying all the doc bills. :)
I agree with everyone's suggestions, this is a link that explains autoimmune diseases & symptoms of each, really well:
http://www.aarda.org/women.html
Also the link for fmnetnews given, is a really good site!
Also, I'd Google: Fibromyalgia, CFIDS, CFS, Lupus, Lyme, MS, metals poisoning (like mercury, lead, copper...), (cut out all products that say "sugar free" usually containing toxic sweeteners like Aspartame, Succrolose, etc.
Ultimately, I always say to please check out the Marshall Protocol at marshallprotocol.com. Look up "essential information about the MP" & " MP FAQ's". Both listed on their homepage!
Hope you feel better soon and Oh yes, I'm glad you are going to see a different doctor!

[ashleyshanua]

I am pretty sure you have ringworm:

Ringworm is a type of fungus, which spreads outwards on the skin as it grows. At the growing edge of the ring, the skin is lifted up by the irritation and looks red and scaly. When some people hear or suspect they have ringworm, they often think it is bruising or a worm. To some people, the infection looks like a worm is under their skin. That is what i thought at first too, however there really isn't a worm under the skin. It's medical name is Tinea

http://ringwormremedies.blogspot.com/