Hello all,
I am seeking some input from those with rheumatoid arthritis or any type of autoimmune disorder.
At this point I am not concerned with percentages or anything like that.
Active duty USMC, package sent to IPEB on June 15, 2017. My MEB was for "low back disc degeneration displacement", " B/L Knee osteoarthritis" and "B/L knee patellar pain syndrome"
I have a history of chronic lower back and knee pain going back more than two years. No specific injuries just wear and tear from lots of training and heavy equipment operation. I have a long history of depression, ADHD, insomnia and anxiety. My aches and pains have progressed to my entire back, neck, hips and feet. I often get headaches, chest pain, severe tiredness and have vision issues. I struggle with IBS-D daily.
When I received my DBQ's back, I was dx with lumbosacral IVDS with radiculopathy, cervical strain IVDS with radiculopathy, R/L shoulder strain, R/L hip bursitis, R/L foot metarsalgia, R/L knee osteoarthritis, leg length descrepancy (5 cm), R/L hand tenosynovitis, IBS, Hemroids, GERD, tension headaches, chest wall muscle strain, mental health dx's and some eye conditions.
All these things especially the things related to inflammation concern me. I am in constant pain all day. I cannot take any NSAIDs, tried many other meds but had to stop due to side effects. Medical absolutely refuses to give any type of opioids. I have had to leave work twice this week due to the pain and am having troubles with basic tasks of daily life. I absolutely cannot tolerate heat and need to be close to AC. I pour sweat the minute I start anything physical or go out in the heat. I feel extremely tired and week most days. I get dizzy and headaches come on with the heat.
Going to see Doc tomorrow for a referral to a rheumatologist, maybe a neurologist.
Anyone here with a similar situation? I'm at wits end with all this, just looking for guidance. Can't seem to lock medical on to the fact that all these things are probably connected somehow.
I am seeking some input from those with rheumatoid arthritis or any type of autoimmune disorder.
At this point I am not concerned with percentages or anything like that.
Active duty USMC, package sent to IPEB on June 15, 2017. My MEB was for "low back disc degeneration displacement", " B/L Knee osteoarthritis" and "B/L knee patellar pain syndrome"
I have a history of chronic lower back and knee pain going back more than two years. No specific injuries just wear and tear from lots of training and heavy equipment operation. I have a long history of depression, ADHD, insomnia and anxiety. My aches and pains have progressed to my entire back, neck, hips and feet. I often get headaches, chest pain, severe tiredness and have vision issues. I struggle with IBS-D daily.
When I received my DBQ's back, I was dx with lumbosacral IVDS with radiculopathy, cervical strain IVDS with radiculopathy, R/L shoulder strain, R/L hip bursitis, R/L foot metarsalgia, R/L knee osteoarthritis, leg length descrepancy (5 cm), R/L hand tenosynovitis, IBS, Hemroids, GERD, tension headaches, chest wall muscle strain, mental health dx's and some eye conditions.
All these things especially the things related to inflammation concern me. I am in constant pain all day. I cannot take any NSAIDs, tried many other meds but had to stop due to side effects. Medical absolutely refuses to give any type of opioids. I have had to leave work twice this week due to the pain and am having troubles with basic tasks of daily life. I absolutely cannot tolerate heat and need to be close to AC. I pour sweat the minute I start anything physical or go out in the heat. I feel extremely tired and week most days. I get dizzy and headaches come on with the heat.
Going to see Doc tomorrow for a referral to a rheumatologist, maybe a neurologist.
Anyone here with a similar situation? I'm at wits end with all this, just looking for guidance. Can't seem to lock medical on to the fact that all these things are probably connected somehow.