Dealing with Chronic Joint Pain: Frustration and Seeking Answers

I used to get bad bad legs spams in high school and it would wake me crying in pain, I just turned 39 and to this day I still get them, turned out I'm type 1 diabetic and I have diabetic neuropathic nerve pain . just found out 2 weeks ago after multiple Dr's appointments, keep searching till you find your answers it will help you once you know why how to address the pain

I’m only a year younger and struggle with the same thing— doctors are always telling me to do more physical therapy and then I wont be in any more pain, they even told me I should lay off the cane (which I did for 3 weeks and now my knees hurt). Unfortunately for situations like this, it seems like they only care when you’re on your death bed. Had 3 doctors call my hip pain: period pain (even when i didn’t even have it) and growing pains. I didn’t get diagnosed until 3 years after and my hips were in such bad shape they needed immediate surgery. It’s frustrating. Not all doctors seem to take anything you say into account, especially if you’re a minor/depend on parents. I wish there was more I could tell you but it’s difficult since I’m in the same position right now. All I can say is good luck and that I hope something changes soon <3

I actually brushed my pain off and thought it was growing pains for years, until I was 20! I’m only 21 now, but I’ve realized that my pain is more than that. It’s hard when people don’t believe you. I’m so sorry that’s happening. Just know that on this app we all believe you!!! I hope you get answers soon, and if you ever need to talk message me!

I got told something fairly similar for months, I advocated for myself and got a fourth opinion and finally things started going my way. Hang in there and keep fighting to be heard. It’s tedious but eventually someone with hear you.

the dismissal is real!!! one thing i’ve found (once you turn 18) is that switching to adult doctors, specifically younger ones at university hospitals where they do a lot of research. they tend to be a LOT more willing to dive deep and figure things out. just some food for thought, i know it won’t help now :(. finding answers as to why i was in pain was really the key to understanding how to mitigate my pain tho

I got told that and that the cause was that my chest was too big, told my current chiropractor that and pointed out that it's still painful as a post OP adult and she laughed hysterically at all my previous doctors and chiropractors. Any medical professionals who won't take your pain and concerns seriously are not competent and dont deserve your business. Advocate for getting a new dr and/or going to a competent chiropractor. Have your current doctor write down in your chart that you're seeking a second opinion because they will not test you for anything, if it turns out to be something that causes you more damage because you had to wait to be tested then you have written documentation of your doctor's incompetence/neglect. It's very difficult as a minor, you won't have as much control over anything but it's worth a shot to start the process now that way the gears are already turning and you have some practice, you don't have long until you're an adult anyways.

I'm sry 4 what ur going through. I literally hurt from my neck 2 my feet. Everyday and never goes away