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Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
 
Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
We saw early on that there were women in their 40s that were suffering debilitating tinnitus and neuralgia a couple weeks post pfizer vaccination. The good news is that some seem to be getting relief from their symptoms as time goes on.
 
Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
See @Spartans9312 a woman in her 40s who was diagnosed with long Covid is who sent this to me.

Damn crazed that’s absolutely awful. Fcking hell
 
I have had no physical pain or long lasting new onset symptoms of anything medical. I have, to date, lost 26 lbs from my body and about 230 lbs from my marriage status, + another 185lbs that she gave birth too 27 yrs ago. I give a large credit to the fact that I NEVER got the jab even once. I've caught hell for it on here (I was labeled a heartless killer!!, along with many other non jabbers, on this very site) as well as, my questioning of the data and sketchy circumstances of the whole thing, caused even more major conflict in my marriage.
BUT, The bisch is gone, I have zero physical side (a)effects and never missed one minute of life from not getting the jab, so thank you (in part) covid!
This evil, heartless killer is laughing totally out loud, holding my shepherds hook just waiting on the next big hoax for all of the sheeple to buy into.

@crazed_hoosier2 , This was not in any way, intentionally aimed at you. I am truly sorry that you have been experiencing all of those symptoms, and especially not being able to find definitive answers. I don't target the person, I target the system! I pray/ hope you find answers soon sir.
 
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women in their 40s that were suffering debilitating tinnitus and neuralgia
I honestly just figured that this was a normal thing, even before any covid. Prove me wrong.
Crazy GIF
 
I honestly just figured that this was a normal thing, even before any covid. Prove me wrong.
Crazy GIF
I got vaccinated. But after new data came out re spread, euro, and stats on low risk for kids I told my ex I think my daughter’s vaxxed but let’s take a breath. She doesn’t need boosters and shit. But my ex loves doctors and believes without reservation in all things medical despite the home we lived in coming from suing doctors and I suspect my daughter is now on her 178th booster
 
Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
I really feel for you. My dad has diabetes and his feet drive him crazy. Used to say he’d rather his arm be lopped off than his feet drive him nuts
 
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I really feel for you. My dad has diabetes and his feet drive him crazy. Used to say he’d rather his arm be lopped off than his feet drive him nuts

I can totally relate. It’s the kind of thing that’s easy to take for granted - until it’s a problem.

My feet feel like I’ve been wearing shoes two sizes too small. The pain in my legs is similar to the achy soreness you get after working out for the first time in a while. And they hurt 24/7/365.

First question I always get: are you diabetic? Nope. My A1C is a normal 4.9.

I’ve had a herniated disc before - had a discectomy. The sciatic pain was more intense and shooting. And only affected my left leg. At first I figured it might be some kind of nerve compression. But the MRIs haven’t revealed anything - and I had cervical, thoracic, and lumbar done.

Frustrating, to say the least.
 
I can totally relate. It’s the kind of thing that’s easy to take for granted - until it’s a problem.

My feet feel like I’ve been wearing shoes two sizes too small. The pain in my legs is similar to the achy soreness you get after working out for the first time in a while. And they hurt 24/7/365.

First question I always get: are you diabetic? Nope. My A1C is a normal 4.9.

I’ve had a herniated disc before - had a discectomy. The sciatic pain was more intense and shooting. And only affected my left leg. At first I figured it might be some kind of nerve compression. But the MRIs haven’t revealed anything - and I had cervical, thoracic, and lumbar done.

Frustrating, to say the least.
Yep first question when you hear feet is diabetes. Then the all over is fibromyalgia as a dime store doc is always second thought. This will sound loony but explore the gut brain connection shit. Some very odd stuff
 
I got vaccinated. But after new data came out re spread, euro, and stats on low risk for kids I told my ex I think my daughter’s vaxxed but let’s take a breath. She doesn’t need boosters and shit. But my ex loves doctors and believes without reservation in all things medical despite the home we lived in coming from suing doctors and I suspect my daughter is now on her 178th booster
You my bratha, were fighting a totally different fight than I, and I appreciate what you were dealing with. I didn't and still don't judge those who got the jabs. Me (and my ilk) being blasted as willful murders..... is still caught in my craw. (its a terms about chicken anatomy and having something that simply "won't go down", so to speak).

The rest of your post, suing Dr..... FVCKIN epically priceless. We need a Alt Hallmark channel for men by gawd! They be cray cray!
 
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You my bratha, were fighting a totally different fight than I, and I appreciate what you were dealing with. I didn't and still don't judge those who got the jabs. Me (and my ilk) being blasted as willful murders..... is still caught in my craw. (its a terms about chicken anatomy and having something that simply "won't go down", so to speak).

The rest of your post, suing Dr..... FVCKIN epically priceless. We need an Alt Hallmark channel for men by gawd! They be cray cray!
I got the Covid vax and am glad I did. That doesn’t mean the lunatics on both sides weren’t lunatics. The “science” and the if the lefties love it we have to hate it
 
the lefties love it we have to hate it
Although not a one size fits all type thing..

There is a well founded Correlation of, If x is Positive there is a very high % of it all being politically intended messaging to guide "A" into total bullshit for their current "cause"! Just sayin... I'll play the odds on this one.
 
Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
I'm glad I never got the jab. Best of luck to those who might suffer any issues from it down the road.
 
Wish I never would have gotten it as well as my kids. I've had covid 2 times that I know of and the last 2 times I was sick, I didn't bother to get tested. My wife didn't get the jab and was never sick a day.

Prior to getting stuck, I hadn't had the flu in over 10 years.

Sorry to hear about your ongoing issues, crazed.
 
Wish I never would have gotten it as well as my kids. I've had covid 2 times that I know of and the last 2 times I was sick, I didn't bother to get tested. My wife didn't get the jab and was never sick a day.

Prior to getting stuck, I hadn't had the flu in over 10 years.

Sorry to hear about your ongoing issues, crazed.
I am sorry that my fellow country men, required you to chance your new found pain, to prevent being labeled mass murderer. Uncaring idiot. Threat to democracy ruining their country.
In the final SITREP, they are not actually countrymen after all. They are weak marxist controlist, with a pacifier faddish. They all burnt their one bridge with me. There will be payback.
 
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I am sorry that my fellow country men, required you to chance your new found pain, to prevent being labeled mass murderer. Uncaring idiot. Threat to democracy ruining their country.
In the final SITREP, they are not actually countrymen after all. They are weak marxist controlist, with a pacifier faddish. They all burnt their one bridge with me. There will be payback.
I did it willingly. Nobody made me. That's all on me.
 
Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
Hang in there friend.
 
Ever since COVID, I’ve been struggling with a pretty high level of chronic, unyielding pain…mostly in my feet and legs, but also (at a lower level) in my arms and hands.

I have difficulty standing for more than 5 minutes or so. I can’t walk more than a mile - and even that is tough. I can’t keep my shoes on very long. About the only exercise I can do is on a recumbent bike.

The list of doctors I’ve seen, in addition to my PCP, trying to figure this out:

3 neurologists
1 neurosurgeon
1 orthopedic surgeon
1 physiatrist
2 rheumatologists
1 cardiologist
1 pain specialist

I’ve had MRIs, CT scans, venous ultrasounds, nerve conduction studies, EMGs, PT, a muscle biopsy (which sucked)….

…nothing. All that I can do that has helped is wear a pain patch along with Naproxen and Tylenol.

My doctor and I both suspect it has something to do either with Covid or the vaccine. Two reasons: the timing of the onset and the inability to establish a diagnosis.

However, I never had a positive Covid test.
Low T?
 
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I can totally relate. It’s the kind of thing that’s easy to take for granted - until it’s a problem.

My feet feel like I’ve been wearing shoes two sizes too small. The pain in my legs is similar to the achy soreness you get after working out for the first time in a while. And they hurt 24/7/365.

First question I always get: are you diabetic? Nope. My A1C is a normal 4.9.

I’ve had a herniated disc before - had a discectomy. The sciatic pain was more intense and shooting. And only affected my left leg. At first I figured it might be some kind of nerve compression. But the MRIs haven’t revealed anything - and I had cervical, thoracic, and lumbar done.

Frustrating, to say the least.

FWIW my mom had a minimally invasive procedure done to alleviate sciatic pain in that same leg (left) that literally paralyzed her. Context was, she is fit and active for a woman at 70 (yoga, pilates, health club, walks miles per day, etc.), but she partially tore her hamstring walking up a flight of stairs at a state park and compensated by walking and moving differently, which gave her sciatic nerve pain.

It took her a few docs to find one that actually pinpointed the issue, she had the surgery and has felt materially better since.
 
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FWIW my mom had a minimally invasive procedure done to alleviate sciatic pain in that same leg (left) that literally paralyzed her. Context was, she is fit and active for a woman at 70 (yoga, pilates, health club, walks miles per day, etc.), but she partially tore her hamstring walking up a flight of stairs at a state park and compensated by walking and moving differently, which gave her sciatic nerve pain.

It took her a few docs to find one that actually pinpointed the issue, she had the surgery and has felt materially better since.

Sciatic nerve pain is excruciating. One the 0-10 pain scale, I'd give that one a 9....and that's only because I've had a kidney stone. The sciatic pain I had with the disc felt like having a blowtorch on the back of my left leg. It kept getting lower and lower on the leg over time.

Today, herniated lumbar disks are mostly done with an anterior procedure. My incision was posterior -- and I've had moderate lower back pain ever since. But it's better than what I was dealing with.
 
Yep first question when you hear feet is diabetes. Then the all over is fibromyalgia as a dime store doc is always second thought. This will sound loony but explore the gut brain connection shit. Some very odd stuff
There is a lot to the gut/brain stuff. I think at this point it's fairly mainstream and legit. I'm not a doctor and would never give medical advice, but I've worked with a lot of doctors for the better part of the last 15 years and to a person, dietary choices are always considered as causes of inflammation and pain.

I'm guessing that of all the docs crazed mentioned, at least some of them have considered this though. Again, I'm not a doctor, but a lot of things we put into our bodies these days can cause a lot of problems.
 
There is a lot to the gut/brain stuff. I think at this point it's fairly mainstream and legit. I'm not a doctor and would never give medical advice, but I've worked with a lot of doctors for the better part of the last 15 years and to a person, dietary choices are always considered as causes of inflammation and pain.

I'm guessing that of all the docs crazed mentioned, at least some of them have considered this though. Again, I'm not a doctor, but a lot of things we put into our bodies these days can cause a lot of problems.

FWIW my mom had a minimally invasive procedure done to alleviate sciatic pain in that same leg (left) that literally paralyzed her. Context was, she is fit and active for a woman at 70 (yoga, pilates, health club, walks miles per day, etc.), but she partially tore her hamstring walking up a flight of stairs at a state park and compensated by walking and moving differently, which gave her sciatic nerve pain.

It took her a few docs to find one that actually pinpointed the issue, she had the surgery and has felt materially better since.
Doctors can be funny. Tunnel vision. So caught up in a specialty they’re limiting. I’ve seen a lot with my daughter’s pancreatitis mess. I think that is an area where sometimes a DO can be a better choice
 
Doctors can be funny. Tunnel vision. So caught up in a specialty they’re limiting. I’ve seen a lot with my daughter’s pancreatitis mess. I think that is an area where sometimes a DO can be a better choice
Yep. DOs are trained to take a holistic approach and look at the whole body for overall health. As far as my personal health is concerned, I don’t think I’d ever go on any stringent medical/pharmaceutical regimen without having two medical opinions and at least one of them being a DO.
 
Sciatic nerve pain is excruciating. One the 0-10 pain scale, I'd give that one a 9....and that's only because I've had a kidney stone. The sciatic pain I had with the disc felt like having a blowtorch on the back of my left leg. It kept getting lower and lower on the leg over time.

Today, herniated lumbar disks are mostly done with an anterior procedure. My incision was posterior -- and I've had moderate lower back pain ever since. But it's better than what I was dealing with.
You oughta try acute pancreatitis. (Actually, don't). I had it about 15 years ago...dwarfed the pain I was in from kidney stones back in my 20's.
 
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You oughta try acute pancreatitis. (Actually, don't). I had it about 15 years ago...dwarfed the pain I was in from kidney stones back in my 20's.
Lawdy…if there’s a pain a man can get that anybody would describe as *dwarfing* that of a kidney stone, I don’t want to have the first thing to do with it.

I’d just ask my docs to induce a coma until it’s been taken care of…and to feel free to pull the plug if it can’t be.

The best way I could describe the kidney stone pain is if my nuts were up in my lower abdomen and Bryson DeChambeau hit them on the screws with his driver.
 
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Lawdy…if there’s a pain a man can get that anybody would describe as *dwarfing* that of a kidney stone, I don’t want to have the first thing to do with it.

I’d just ask my docs to induce a coma until it’s been taken care of…and to feel free to pull the plug if it can’t be.

The best way I could describe the kidney stone pain is if my nuts were up in my lower abdomen and Bryson DeChambeau hit them on the screws with his driver.
I woke up at about 4 in the morning, sweating and feeling discomfort. I sincerely thought I was having a heart attack. I went out to the kitchen, and couldn't stand up. I shouted back to my wife to come and help me, then started yelling in pain. She had to go tell our high school daughter we were going to the emergency room (it was a school day). My wife drove me to the ER, and I screamed the whole way. When I got there, they took me right back, and within minutes were giving me morphine. The first dose didn't even mute the pain, so as they wheeled me upstairs, they gave me another one, and the orderly said pancreatitis was easily the most painful thing they treated people for. In the room, I had my own morphine button, but I was on a timer. There really is no treatment...just a very limited liquid diet, painkillers, and strong antibiotics.
 
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