Have you ever had a medical issue drs just couldn't figure out?

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I've had pain in my leg since February. I've had x-ray, ultrasound and MRI and nothing is visibly wrong. The specialist orthopaedic dr said he was stumped as to what could be the issue. I basically have to hope it goes away or gets worse 😔

Chazmatazz269 · Accepted Answer

Yeah. Similarly it was an issue with my leg, but it was numbness, not pain.
Went so far as NEMG, needle electromyography. They stuck a needle with a microphone in it into my muscles, and recorded the sound of them when i flexed and relaxed. It hurt like hell! The results of that test, like all the previous tests, were inconclusive. So i stopped doing the tests. I had no pain. My range of motion and functionality were not limited. So i decided to live with it rather than spend tens of thousands of dollars on tests that resulted in absolutely nothing but medical bills. How many industries get to bill for ZERO results?
Eventually i figured out the problem when i shared my experience on FB! Ordinary people figured out my problem for FREE, where dozens of doctors and tens of thousands of dollars had NO idea. They should all be in prison!

Jay-_- · Accepted Answer

Honestly it hard to trust doctors sometimes I told my doctor my body doesn't feel A okay I smoked a lot and drank a lot I think I have liver problems and my doctor said "you're young, younger people stress themselves out about anything" I told him "I'm not like younger people my age" he said "I've heard that one before" then we ran a test and come to find out that i indeed HAD issues in my liver. Long story short you can never expect another human being to take YOUR body into consideration as much as you would but that's just my personal opinion.

itsannalee · Accepted Answer

My biggest health issue is I always get so pain around my waist around my ovulation day. And my period is being messy like, this month is 24, next month 28 and the other month is 22 or even only 18 days. I checked up to obgyn but the doctor said because i am stressed. But the more i think about it, the more i get stress.

KittyKat90210 · Accepted Answer

That sounds soooo frustrating! I have a rare genetic condition that causes lots of issues, and it took over 10 years to figure it out. Unfortunately it's incurable and there's nothing they can do for it except treat symptoms as they occur, but in a way it helps me just knowing what the problem is.

Massageman · Answer

If it is in the front of the leg and especially when going down stairs, my first guess would be shin splints. If the "pain" in your leg is basically "cramping", some people get relief by drinking some Tonic Water: the quinine in it helps fix the cramps. If the pain radiates downward from the butt, think in terms of sciatica. If any of these seem to fit your symptoms, let your doc know for further follow-up. Disclaimer: since I am "only" a Massage Therapist with 30+ years of experience, these comments are not to be considered as medical advice. My wife recently had chest and armpit pain- usually indicative of some heart issue. Spent half a day in the ER and docs found nothing out of the ordinary, so some things CAN simply be idiopathic (no apparent cause).

IslaTheWitch · Answer

I suffered terrible headaches as a kid (since I was six years old), and for most of my adult life... no one could figure out what was wrong...

fortunately, a few years ago, one of the doctors suggested to me those could be headaches from tensed muscles in the shoulders and upper back... and it was that... a few massage sessions and I'm free of this nightmare :D

sage2021 · Answer

That's why they call it a practice!

LiamS95 · Answer

I assume that when they did the ultrasound they checked your legs for the quality of the circulation in both the veins and the arteries as poor circulation which can be caused by many things can cause various types of pain in the lower legs. I hope they figure it out for you as pain can cause stress as can not knowing the source of the pain. Best of luck to you.

AviatorTom · Answer

I think we each have some medical condition that we have to deal with. Sometimes the doctor's "solution" is surgery, which I frankly avoid if I can. And sometimes the doctor is simply stumped, Just live with it."

There's an old joke...

Patient says to Doctor, "My arm hurts when I raise it above my head."

Doctor says, "Don't do that. That will be $100 please."

petitedollbabee · Answer

Yeah, my biggest health issue for the past 6 years is still undiagnosed. I’ve had every test under the sun done and doctors still wouldn’t have a clue. Luckily they found a medication to treat it even if they couldn’t diagnose it, otherwise I’d likely be dead right now.

rachel776 · Answer

go to a  good  physical therapist, they can figure out all sorts of things. ask your friends for a recommendation because you really want someone good

Still-alive · Answer

yeah this pain in my mid abdomen. thought it might be bone related but xrays couldn't find anything. i just kinda gave up after awhile. i only feel it if i've been driving for awhile with my seat belt firmly pressing against the area.

Levin · Answer

Most of them, I think. I've strived to fix anything myself. The doctor would patronise and seldom properly fix anything. I've cured most things myself.

DeeDeeDeVour · Answer

They couldn't "figure out" how I've stayed healthy throughout the years they've known me despite my known reckless feasting habits and carefree lifestyle.

exitseven · Answer

I had a medical issue and I never really got a cause of it.

FunkyMonkee · Answer

Most Dr.'s don't know what they're doing and only know how to dish out drugs you very likely don't need. Quite often, those drugs make you MUCJH worse than when you started!!

OfMiceandMen · Answer

Whereabouts in your leg? Do you get leg cramps.

Nikki1989 · Answer

I have had back pain for 25 years and have had zero help from doctors except painkillers that do nothing.

Agape93 · Answer

Mental health issues took years and a few psychs to figure out. But if you don't mean that, no. A friend of mine has visual snow though

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

No never! That had to be a scary thing to be sick and not know what's wrong with you

Nik1hil · Answer

I am guessing you are facing the initial stage of ARTHRITIS. It is undetectable.

shortster · Answer

Yes, they eventually decided it was my gallbladder.

noohair · Answer

My back pain was cured when I went to a podiatrist and had orthotics put in my shoes.

NathanDavis · Answer

fortunately, no...

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