Believed to have carpal tunnel for about 5 years, though these are new symptoms, not sure if it is just another symptom of carpal tunnel or possibe arthritis-but at my age?

Sorry this may be long but I really do need some advice, or some thoughts/explanations on this.

I am 26 years old, have a 2 year old boy, and a husband.

About 8 years ago I was involved in a car crash, but was really unwise about it and did not seek medical evaluations about it. (I was in shock and did not feel any pain at the time)

Since then I have maintained a chronic pain in my left neck/shoulder area. The pain alters forms from time to time: dull aches, sharp pains, burning, tingling, numbness, weakness, concentrated nerve pain deep in my muscles, shooting pains all the way down to my pinkie.

This pain strangely enough fluctuates in levels ranging from about a 4-5 on EXCELLENT days.. some days–stretches of time it can be up to a 9. When its 9 its excruciating. I do not have to be doing anything for my pain to be effecting me. Just sitting down hurts. Needless to say it makes it difficult to be productive around the house or be active with my child.

4 years ago I went to the doctor, and she took an xray and said that she saw evidence of arthritis in my spine. Shortly after that I lost the insurance, and since then could not afford to go back to her.

I went through this discount program clinic place, and have tried to get help through them. For some reason no doctors in this program will say that I have arthritis or will even acknowledge my pain as anything other than psychological. This is increasingly frustrating as I am unable to afford any other kinds of health programs right now, and cannot seek other opinions out side this system.

I have seen more than 5 doctors, taken countless xrays, mris, cat scans, even an EMG test.
(that EMG test was really questionable though as during the beginning of the test, they said that it seemed i was “borderline arthritic” but refused to accept this as they moved the probes around untill they got a normal reading)

Is it likely that programs like these (available to low income people) are unwilling to treat people with chronic- non life threatening conditions?

I am sick and tired of being treated like I am crazy for my pain.

These doctors say that I am “too young” to be experiencing this.

anyways, after weeks and weeks of unsuccessful PT, I tried a Chiropractor. He insisted that I get another Xray, and he said that he saw something wrong with my C6-C7 disc.

How can the Chiropractor and the previous doctor see something that these doctors do not?

The Chiropractor only helps short term, no actual healing going on there, just short term relief.

I am constantly stretching, obtaining therapeutic messages, use heating pads/patches, ice, menthol cream, sleep on a good bed, stay active, work on my posture, try to eat right, exercise, taking Tylenol/aspirin/neproxin does nothing for me. Nothing takes my pain away.

I am fearful that I am flagged as some sort of drug seeker or something, but medication is the last thing I want. If I could do some surgery, burn nerve endings, do some sort of numbing shot, some sort of localized specific nerve blocker, RATHER than a life long regimine of opoid medication, and take the problem away once and for all i would in a heartbeat.

Are any of the above treatments viable as a true long term relief?

Please thoughtful answers only
and thank you for reading all of this..
Please help!

hello, 2yr ago i sought medical help for extreme backpain, an mri revealed 2 herniated discs L5/S1. the pain was bad, and intermittently extreme. i was given percocet 10mgs x 4 daily, and attended pain mgt where i had 5 epideral injections a year, chiropractic care, physical therapy, dmx 5000 table treatments etc. i completed all therapies, and nothing seemd to work, in fact, the more i stayed inactive, the worse it got. now i started exercising, lost weight as the doc told me it would help my injury etc. well, i started having extreme pain when waking up, stiffness in hands, arms, and back, and even shooting pain in my arms, hands radiating from my neck down. i when the pain mgt. doctor who hears whiney people that say thier in pain all day, ( hes 83yrs old, tells me this) and i advised him that i have new symptoms, ie. shooting pain in arms, hands, extreme stiffness when waking up. the pain meds i was barely work, but im not complaining as everyone in his office wants pain meds etc. i asked the dude if he could figure out why i have these crazy symptoms, he speculated cervical herniations, and he was right! 3 cervical herniations, 2 Thoracic herniations, 2 lumbar, and a new diagnosis of extreme arthritis, im only in my 30s! im like what the hell happened in the last 18 mos to 2yrs from when i had 2 herniated discs to a handful now? las month/prior to the new mri findings, i asked for some different meds or an increase as im on 15mgs of oxycodone 6x daily. this stuff is not too be confused with oxycontin ER, oxycodone is just percocet with no tylenol, they do not score oxycontin tabs in 15mgs anyway. but im really having major pain issues, and he just recieved my mri yesterday, does anyone have experience in pain management or back injuries, pain meds, breakthrough pain. Im wondering how i should approach this new diagnosis where i went from 2 herniations too 7 herniations! and a new diagnosis of arthritis. i want to ask for an increase in meds, and a referral for accupuncture. ive thought about going to a hormone optimization clinic where growth hormone/testosterone can be utilized too increase synovial fluid in the joints and strengthen the joints.

i have to see the doc soon, what kind of meds should i try? hes offered methadone, morphine, fentanyl patches, oxycontin, im wondering if theres anyway around the pain meds? or if i do have to continue on them, what do i say? im sure the new mri’s tell the story, i shouldnt have too say anything? if 7 herniated discs a really serious situation? along with the diagnosis of degeneratvie disc disorder, but how did this happen in 2yrs? 2 discs to 7 herniated!t thanks guys!!!

Ok so my mom is in her late 40’s. She is in good health, besides her slight high blood pressure and seasonal allergies. Out of nowhere she started getting really bad joint pain in her knees.

She describes it as a pulling and sometimes a little cracking sensation in her knees, the pain travels up and down the back of her leg. Today a wierd symptom emerged, she had joint pain in her toes and feet.

She is pretty active normally, I can’t think of anything that could have caused this that was in her control.

Does anyone have ideas of diseases or links to this type of pain? I read something about Crohns disease…idk she thinks it might be early arthritis, but I argued that it wouldn’t feel like how she describes because my grandmother has osteo arthritis.

She is currently changing her primary care doctor after a terrible experience with her current one. Until then can someone tell me some common treatments that can be done at home for the pain in her legs?

Thanks!

Hi, I am a 16 year old female.
I am active in dance and have been for the past 9 years.
After this past season I experienced back pain the week after it ended, which is normal.
The problem is that now it has been about a month since the season ended. The back pain has continued. Towards the end of the season I was experiencing shoulder pain in both of my shoulders and periodic, but minimal pain in my ankle and knee. I hurt my knee and ankle in the past though, so this pain usually occurs as well. Now a month later, I still have back pain that is constant throughout the day. My shoulders hurt and withing the past two weeks I’ve started having neck pain (Stiffness,etc.). I also have elbow pain periodically as well as my wrist.
I don’t know if this is just caused by overuse (Due to my 6 month season) or if it may be symptoms of a disease (arthritis, etc.). Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.

My dog has a very painful back leg in the joint which the vet prescribed metacam for, which hasnt worked in the slightest. We have also tried Cortaflex which didnt work. All the sites Ive found on metacam say its for arthritis which my dog hasnt got.

Low back pain results from a back injury or certain types of arthritis. Back pain is one of the most common health problems in the United States. It can occur at any age in both men and women. Treatments include pain relievers or anti-inflammatory drugs, exercise, heat or cold, joint protection, pacing your activities and self-help skills

http://www.readaboutarthritis.com./

http://www.readforinformation.com/article.php?id=21

Our dog (Lab mix) for some reason starting exibiting signs of pain in his back-hip area. Sometimes, he’ll yip just from touching the area, other times not. He’ll also yip when trying to make a hard turn will moving. He appears normal during running, but has been being cautious with his movement. Like he won’t jump on the bed anymore and takes his time getting on the ottoman.

We’re taking him to the vet tomorrow, but was wondering if anyone has seen this. He’s 6 years old and hasn’t shown signs of arthritis. This has just started happening all of a sudden.

Hi everyone, I am not sure what is causing my knee pain but my symptoms are similar to arthritis. I have been very physically active my whole life, but I am only 20 years old…isn’t that too young to develop osteo arthritis? I am wondering if it is a possible explaination for the pain I have been having in my left knee (my right knee gives me no issues at all) I am very depressed, as I cannot be active the way I used to be. I have been to an orthropedic doctor and he believes I have bursitis. I did not have an MRI but he said if the pain does not subside in a month or two of physical therapy that he is going to order me an MRI. My question is, would ostero arthritis show up on an MRI?

I am 30 years old, and every once in a while I have some sort of joint pain “flare up” – almost always in my ankle, the top of my foot (not my big toe) or my knee.

It USUALLY lasts 3 days. It’s mildly annoying the first day, super painful the next day (so I can just barely walk) and then stiff and a little pain the third day. By the fourth day it usually just feels a little stiff with no pain.

Is this likely something like Gout or some other form of arthritis? I dont have other symptoms (that I am aware of, anyway…)