Hi all,
Following my first rheumy appt. on the 25/8 I received a phone call today from my doctor stating that my blood tests have come back negative for any signs of inflammation, therefore everything appears to be ok. He did say that other specialist tests taking longer to come back but im having doubts now and feel like maybe things are not what I believe them to be.
My follow-up appointment is not until January 2010 which leaves me to think that unless something drastic happens to me, then I am just going to have to accept things the way they are right now.
I have not told any of my family about the symptoms I have been experiencing or the way that I am feeling because I feel like they really wouldnt have a clue.
Right now I am experiencing intermittent joint pain especially in my hands, elbows and knees. I went out on Friday night and found the music to be too loud for my ears and I have had constant ringing in both ears ever since. I have inflamed gums/gum disease which causes my teeth to be sensitive. My mouth always seems to be dry and my throat which tends to feel sore in the evenings. I also get sudden sharp pains in my neck and back. I have been feeling very tired for the past week.
I dont really want to go and see my doctor with all sorts of non-specific symptoms as I am really starting to feel like a hypochondriac. I am trying to find a job but cannot put my all into it because I know I am not feeling 100%, I am currently working part-time on a voluntary basis.
Sorry if this thread is abit long but I just needed to express myself.
Thanks for listening.........
Following my first rheumy appt. on the 25/8 I received a phone call today from my doctor stating that my blood tests have come back negative for any signs of inflammation, therefore everything appears to be ok. He did say that other specialist tests taking longer to come back but im having doubts now and feel like maybe things are not what I believe them to be.
My follow-up appointment is not until January 2010 which leaves me to think that unless something drastic happens to me, then I am just going to have to accept things the way they are right now.
I have not told any of my family about the symptoms I have been experiencing or the way that I am feeling because I feel like they really wouldnt have a clue.
Right now I am experiencing intermittent joint pain especially in my hands, elbows and knees. I went out on Friday night and found the music to be too loud for my ears and I have had constant ringing in both ears ever since. I have inflamed gums/gum disease which causes my teeth to be sensitive. My mouth always seems to be dry and my throat which tends to feel sore in the evenings. I also get sudden sharp pains in my neck and back. I have been feeling very tired for the past week.
I dont really want to go and see my doctor with all sorts of non-specific symptoms as I am really starting to feel like a hypochondriac. I am trying to find a job but cannot put my all into it because I know I am not feeling 100%, I am currently working part-time on a voluntary basis.
Sorry if this thread is abit long but I just needed to express myself.
Thanks for listening.........