test say normal, but everyday I am getting worse

[kbratz]

All my blood work comes back normal however I have had to have several bone surgeries and gallbladder removal. I have degenerative joint desease. But I am in so much pain, and I cannot think straight or remember anything. Everyday I swell up so bad, my fingers look like sausages and my left ankle looks like a softball. I have horrible headaches and my ears ring all the time. My eyesight is also getting worse and worse monthly. I am so tired despite the fact that I take 80mg adderall er and 60 regular adderal.My mood has also changed, I once was the life of the party, until I got the flu about 6 years ago and ever since I am going downhill, I am so negative and sad  all the time. I suspect that is from the pain. I have seen 8 doctors and no answers.I know there is something wrong and I know it has to do with when I had the flu or what I thought was the flu, any ideas.  Please help

[kbratz]

thank you so much for the reply, some things can be taken off of the list since I have had a total hysterectomy a heart stress test. I also went through menopause a few years back and the doctor said that happened because I had a hysterectomy at such a young age (29).My pain level is at at 10 most of the time. My elbow, hands, neck, back, knees ankles and feet. I have only two test that showed anything below normal and one was calcium level was very low and I had a positive ANA but when it was rechecked the ANA  was normal. If you look at the symptoms for MS or Rheumatoid arthritis but none of the test for those deseases are abnormal.It seems like as the years go by these doctors know physically I am getting worse but they just do not have any answers. thank you

[Dr. Kokil Mathur]

Hi!
If your whole body swells up then there are a few things that need to be looked into. I understand you have been through a number of tests. Please go through this list and see if something has been missed. Generalized body edema (or swelling) can be very serious. It can be due to severe anemia, a failing heart, serious kidney disease, liver failure or disorder, electrolyte imbalance, polycystic ovary, low protein in the blood, and disorders of adrenal gland. Other than this, at your age it can be hormonal imbalance due to menopause. Do discuss this with your doctor and get yourself examined. Take care!