ds 16,has been suffering joint pains, starting in September 2010. He was tested for a umber of things including lymes disease. Nothing was found. The level of pain has gone up and down. Originally the pain was in his knees then ankles, later hips and shoulders. The consultant diagnosed reactive arthritis, not sure what he is reacting to, and said it would burn out after 3 months. 6 months later (March 2011) he went snowboarding and was given steroids just for the week. Pain goes up and down but is getting generally worse. He was an excellent duathalon sportsman but stopped running about a year ago.
What I think he needs is a second opinion or some further strategies. It seems ver sad that in the prime of his life he is unable to participate fully.
We don't mind where in the country. Tia