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I have been dealing with pain for thirty some years. I have been diagnosed with RA (sed rate high) due to joint inflammation and nodules, OA due to xray, mri results, fibromyalgia at one point because they didn't want to tell me it was all in my head and, I have nodules on my thyroid. Other than my sed rate being high, my blood work comes back "normal" so, other than the Methotrexate for RA, I am on no meds for pain. I take Ibuprofen when needed. I do not take "pain meds" because I have a low tolerance to medication and I just cant function even if I take 800mg of Ibuprofen. Example . .. I get a cold and take children's cold medicine. I take 1/2 the dose of a six year old and it knocks me out. Some days the pain is so bad, I can barely walk. My husband bought me a hot tub a few years back for my birthday and it is my go to on bad days. I was tested for Celiac's and came back okay. The only other blood work that comes back out of whack are MCHC, low . . . MCH, low . . . RDW, high, . . . ESR, anywhere from 20 to 85 but normally around 40ish . . . TSH, 2.0 or below. But, the doctors say the first three are not so far out of range that we should worry about it, the ESR just means there is inflammation and the TSH is within normal range. I have recently gone gluten, dairy, and sugar free in an effort to combat symptoms, pain and weight. I have noticed a difference in the inflammation and in my general overall wellbeing. I seem to be more attentive, have more energy, and not is no much pain. My questions are: Does anyone else have similar issues while all blood work is coming back normal? And, any suggestions on how to introduce items back into my diet to test for reactions? Should I start with gluten or dairy? The sugar I can live without. Any info would be helpful. I look things up on the internet but end up with a bunch of pop up ads for things that are going to cure me. Thanks in advance. -
By cyclinglady · Posted
There is nothing you can really do about the high antibodies. If it is any consolation, mine have been as high. Your TSH is too high. The acceptable range now is around 1 to 3. You might benefit by increasing your thyroid replacement (or starting) if you are not taking it now. I feel best when my TSH is closer to a 1. -
Do you have a dental school anywhere close? Even a couple of hour drive might be worth looking into. See if you can talk to one of the clinical supervisors/dentists. This would be a case they would like. Or just show up to an Emergency room at a big hospital - if its serious, they can't turn you away. Because that is what will happen eventually. Edit - Call up Texas A & M school of dentistry and get your butt up to Dallas! -
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Figured I would update on this, up to 1000mg of amoxicillin (500mg twice a day) it does nothing anymore the infection is constant, white area above the tooth, pressure and issues breathing out my right nostril some days, pressure behind my right eye, and ringing in my right ear. Checked around as suggested still only 2 places willing to work with me (do to the infection and nature of it most will not) they charge a good amount of money and the upfront fee on payment plans is outside my ability to pay. Xray show a large black area heading up into the jaw and apparently this is the issue that has caused most to shun working on it.... I no longer have medicaid due to paper work issues. Bakery business has gone really bad this past month. I am honestly not been able to even afford fresh veggies this month and been living on canned spinach for my veggies, and eating the same meals over and over (omelettes, shakes, nut based porridge). I am honestly just trying to ignore it and live my life the best I can with the knowledge it is going to probably kill me in the next year and there is nothing I can do about it. Just hoping some philanthropist offers to cover my medical bills or say screw it and let it kill me. I will keep posting on other topics and avoiding this one while I can and hopefully keep contributing to the community with my knowledge base, suggestions, etc in the mean time.
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