Guest guest Posted August 19, 2006 Report Share Posted August 19, 2006 Hi everyone, my name is Kim. I am a nurse and mom of 3 boys and live in TN. I am in a fight to figure out what is wrong with me. My medical history included a pulmonary embolus, endometriosis, hashimotos (autoimmine) thyroiditis, multiple ganglion cysts and something unknown going on with my joints and tendons systemically. I had some rheumatoid labs 3 years ago which showed and abnormal ANA level, elevated CPK and D- Dimer but normal sed rate. My Rheumatoid Factor was 11, which is considered normal per my docs. I saw a rheumatologist and she did not give me the time of day and said I probably had fibromyalgia. As a nurse, I know many medical providers throw in the FMS diagnosis when they think you are suffering from psychsomatic pain. However, I have visible swelling and pain in my elbows and ankles, a knot on my left achilles tendon the size of a quarter which is extremely painful and no swelling but pain in my wrists, knees and hips. I can barely walk for the first few hours after waking up in the morning due to my hip, ankle and foot pain.My PCP is nice but seems to be fed up with my complaints. However, when I was diagnosed with Hashi's Thyroiditis, he was not going to even treat me until I showed him the revised normal thyroid lab levels released by the American Assoc. of Clinical Endocrinologists. I then went to an Endo who is treating me with thyroid replacement. I HATE going to the doctor and have begun to feel like a hypochondriac by not only my doctor but my family. Luckily, at least I am working from home as a nurse consultant so I can get by with working in my PJs on bad days. I am SO FRUSTRATED. Any thoughts or advice? Thank you and God bless. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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