My poor DH has suffered with terrible joint pain in his hands, feet and sometimes legs and arms since he had major back surgery in February 2013 (disc replaced and spinal fusion).
He also frequently 'pulls' muscles, and recently felt like he had broken a toe, after running round the common barefoot in a summer game of 'it' with the kids. He seems to injure himself more easily than he ever did prior to surgery.
He has given up gluten for some time, as he discovered (accidentally) that this seems to cause flare-ups, and it seemed to make a huge difference to begin with, even his brain fog lifted, and he is very careful to never, ever go near it now. But he is by no means well now, although has good days sometimes, and even good weeks (occasionally).
He has been tested for arthritis and the bloods all came back negative. I don't know if relevant, but he was on Pregabalin for a long time for his back pain prior to surgery.
Sorry for the brain dump, just trying to include all potentially relevant details. Has anyone else experienced anything similar? Or is anyone on here a GP with suggestions of what else he should ask to get tested for? Our surgery seems to be at a bit of a loss as to what do do with him. Any suggestions or advice much appreciated.
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Please please diagnose my DH
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childrenofmadness · 19/08/2016 14:29
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