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Aching bones and joints!

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Emmasian94 · 18/10/2022 18:50

I know nobody can medically diagnose me on here but wondering if anyone can shed some light. The aches started 2 weeks ago and haven't gone away. Its driving me mad. Doctor ordered lots of blood tests, all normal. I take thyroid medication (I was put on it before I became hypothyroid so never had any symptoms of this) My thyroid levels are 'normal' and said my dose didn't need to change. I am also scheduled for gallbladder surgery on Monday :(
Just want to feel like myself again. All this happened after having my little boy last year. Anyone have any idea?
Google just sends me down a mental health hole. Would be so grateful for any input.

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ptsdmum · 18/10/2022 19:03

Celiac testing, vitamin levels b vitamins especially, and also iron levels.

Take a vitamin d supplement, and possibly magnesium.

So NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen help? If so might be inflammation related, worth getting your inflammation markers tested for rheumatoid arthritis.

Does sound like it could be something autoimmune, dietary, or possibly something like fibromyalgia which often onsets in women post childbirth.

Might also be just the lifestyle changes that come with being a parent. How is your sleep? Are you stressed a lot? How is your diet?

Emmasian94 · 18/10/2022 19:55

ptsdmum · 18/10/2022 19:03

Celiac testing, vitamin levels b vitamins especially, and also iron levels.

Take a vitamin d supplement, and possibly magnesium.

So NSAIDs like ibuprofen or naproxen help? If so might be inflammation related, worth getting your inflammation markers tested for rheumatoid arthritis.

Does sound like it could be something autoimmune, dietary, or possibly something like fibromyalgia which often onsets in women post childbirth.

Might also be just the lifestyle changes that come with being a parent. How is your sleep? Are you stressed a lot? How is your diet?

Thank you for all of that. Doctor prescribed Naproxen - doesn't really do anything. They did test for RA, all normal.
My sleep isn't great and I'm very stressed currently. Mainly due to the health problems though. Its a vicious cycle isn't it.
I bought some vitamin D supplements today so have started with these now. I also have magnesium ordered and this is coming tomorrow. Praying something works.

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