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Patricia96 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:11 am

Hi,
Ive been seeing my GP on and off for some time now but don’t seem to be getting anywhere. He sees my symptoms as mild, so won’t investigate further, however when flared up they really effect my quality of life.
My main issue is in my left wrist, I’ve had a weakness in it for as long as I can remember. It would normally be painful when my palm was flat and I push down, so would avoid opening doors with open hand etc. The pain and discomfort is more frequent now, even sore without movement, mornings, coldness, holding phone etc. There’s definitely weakness in it aswel, which is becoming more noticeable as I’m unable to do things I used to with it. My GP advised me I had inflammation in my wrist that’s why pain would come and go, basically told me to take pain killers when needed and that was it. I do have wrist supports I use when it is bad, they help a little. I’m also getting odd flare ups with aches and pains else where in my body, and wondering if they are connected. I know people have it much worst than me so I always play it down and feel bad going to GP complaining about it, but I really do want answers now. Has anyone any suggestions? Thank you

nancypmartinez42 wrote: ↑

Thu Jun 16, 2022 7:07 am

Patricia96 wrote: ↑

Sat Mar 19, 2022 7:11 am

Hi,
Ive been seeing my GP on and off for some time now but don’t seem to be getting anywhere. He sees my symptoms as mild, so won’t investigate further, however when flared up they really effect my quality of life.
My main issue is in my left wrist, I’ve had a weakness in it for as long as I can remember. It would normally be painful when my palm was flat and I push down, so would avoid opening doors with open hand etc. The pain and discomfort is more frequent now, even sore without movement, mornings, coldness, holding phone etc. There’s definitely weakness in it aswel, which is becoming more noticeable as I’m unable to do things I used to with it. My GP advised me I had inflammation in my wrist that’s why pain would come and go, basically told me to take pain killers when needed and that was it. I do have wrist supports I use when it is bad, they help a little. I’m also getting odd flare ups with aches and pains else where in my body, and wondering if they are connected. I know people have it much worst than me so I always play it down and feel bad going to GP complaining about it, but I really do want answers now. Has anyone any suggestions? Thank you

Hello Patricia, Felt very sorry for hearing this. I am also facing such a condition. My body was very weak and I was exhausted after doing my household work. The first time I didn't notice it, I think it is due to my workload. Eventually, it worsen and I cannot do any work that much I was tired. Then I decided to consult a GP, that was the best decision in my life. First, he checked my Vitamin D level, and it was too low. That was one of the reasons for my tiredness. He enquired all about my health, physical and mental condition. Then he came to the decision that I was leading a very stressful life. That makes me this tired. I go through a condition of fibromyalgia, and now get better relief by doing physio.