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Originally Posted by JK123
Hi Lara and everyone else,
The pain in my heels is tingling and sharp. In my foot arch it is a burning pain. In my knees and elbows its a dull ache. In my back it feels like muscle tightness and aches. I have not had any surgery.
I hope the rheumatologist and pain specialist have some suggestions for reducing the pain and that they don't just say I have to live with it.
Thanks,
Joanne
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I saw the rheumatologist today and as I expected all results of the bone scan and autoimmune tests were negative except ANA which in itself doesn't say much.
The rheumatologist said he can't do anything further for me. I told him I'm seeing a pain specialist on Thursday and he said that's the way to go.
I feel disappointed and discouraged. I have spoken to a couple of friends who have had pain issues (one has an autoimmune disease, one has fibromyalgia/RA) and they both seem to be coping, living life, working and had some level of improvement. I am just worried that unless my pain levels improve I won't be able to live life or cope.
One of my friends suggested I see a specialist haematologist, which I will look into.
Sorry to be so needy, I just need words of encouragement at the moment.