Originally Posted by AussieDebbie

In case you don't know, 'Idiopathic' means unknown cause.

There are some very informed helpers on this forum, so someone with more insight than me should come along soon to help you.

In the meantime, I just wanted to throw an idea out there for you to ponder. Gluten Sensitivity. It would fit with everything you describe. My symptoms were similar to yours. Since removing gluten from my diet the stomach troubles (for decades diagnosed as Stomach Ulsers) have stopped giving me pain shortly after meals, hopefully I'm absorbing B12 and Iron better now, and a fog has lifted from my brain.

Consider looking into it.

One thing I've learned from this experience, and from this forum is you need to be proactive and seek answers yourself. Doctors will throw pills at you, run expensive painful tests, etc. Rarely will they consider a dietary response.

Welcome to our forum. Someone really informed should answer your query real soon. Cheers!

Debbie

Originally Posted by lddavis123

Debbie; I agree, I'm starting a Gluten Free diet, eating better in general, having a better attitude. I have idopathic neuropthy in my feet, legs and hands. and now have joint pain in my anckles, hips and wrists, yes it's very painful but I'm doing everything I can to make my life better, seeking answers so I can deal with the pain.
I have filed for disability and at first was denied, so I sent an appeals letter and they are reconsidering my case, havnt heard anything yet., I do have an attorney. I dont understand how they could think my issues arnt bad enough to file for disability, when every day is a struggle and is painful, I cant lead a normal life or work.