always pain

[chandybear]

I have been disabled with pain now since 2006 and I have no idea why. I have pain in my back, legs, arms, and neck. With the pain come numbness and tingling like if my legs and arms went to sleep but it never goes away. I have trouble sleeping but I am always tired feeling. Now I am experencing numbness and weakness in my face. I can't work can't play with my kids I can't even plan my wedding due to all these problems. Can someone please help!?  

[shany561]

I have very similar to what is described! i have had all the tests you mentioned above. I dont have as severe of tingling and numbness thought, mostly shooting, burning, throbbing pain. no ms, no neuropathy, cervical spine and brain looked fine. vitamin levels great. noooo clueee whats wrong.

[J T Junig, MD PhD]

There are many possible causes-- spinal stenosis, MS, Lyme Disease, and the other things mentioned.  You don't mention whether you have seen a doctor;  I would want to run basic labs and do imaging of your cervical spine, as stenosis there can cause pain, tingling, and weakness in the arms, hands, neck, and even legs.  You need a good exam as well to define the areas of weakness, as that can often give clues as to the source of the problem.

[labelle0828]

You need to ask your doctor about Lyrica. It really sounds like you are suffering from Fibromyalgia. I have similar symptoms that come and go, but are never persistent or as severe as what you are describing. My doctor told me it sounds like I might have Fibromyalgia, but I do not feel like my symptoms are severe enough to qualify for it. Like I said, my pain comes and goes, and it spreads throughout my body & my joints. At times I cannot think straight, it is hard to concentrate to change a diaper or cook supper. Even a person's touch can send pulsating pain. Which ***** because I have to carry my kids or hug them, you know. Bra straps and seatbelts hurt like hell then too. But mine seems like it flares up. My advice  to you is to talk to your doc about Fibromyalgia, and it really does help to try and stay active and do things. Don't let it bring you down, cause if you do it just keeps getting worse, at least that is how it seems for me.  Hope that this helps

[Jaybay]

Have you asked your doctor to test your vitamin B levels?  Too much B6 can cause nerve damage, and too little B12 can as well.  I found out about the B12 the hard way, and after nearly 5 years my right toes are still completely numb.  Some medications can cause your symptoms as well, so if you haven't seen your doctor recently, it's time to go back.