Joint Pain

What causes joint and muscle pain in the legs?

I've had severe pain in the ankles, knees and hips - and muscle pain in the upper leg since May. Vitamin D levels are okay. Lupus tests negative Thyroid levels normal but parvo in February Prescription NSAIDS bring no relief - need a referral to a specialist, but any ideas what this might be other than fibromyalgia? I like to do a lot of research BEFORE seeing a doctor - you get all of 5 minutes of their time, so I'd like to know what's going on so I can ask any important questions or give any helpful information.

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1. I had a severe hip joint problem too and was up for a total hip replacement, but now its gone after taking reliv now, innergize and arthafect. I've been on it since August. what a relief. I can help you , just email me
2. Your leg pain may be claudication. Claudication is most often a symptom of peripheral arterial disease, a potentially serious but treatable circulation problem. Walking may actually become a key component of your treatment program — and a way to return to an active lifestyle. In peripheral arterial disease, the arteries that supply blood to your limbs are damaged. This damage is often the result of atherosclerosis. Atherosclerosis can develop in any of your arteries, especially those in your heart. When atherosclerosis affects your arms and legs, it's called peripheral arterial disease. Atherosclerosis makes arteries hard and narrow. That's because the arteries get clogged with clumps of fat, cholesterol and other material, called atherosclerotic plaques. These plaques can make arteries so narrow that less blood can flow through them. One of the classic symptoms of peripheral arterial disease is pain in the muscles of the legs, especially the calves. This pain is called claudication, also known as intermittent claudication. Claudication can also occur in the arteries of your arms. Claudication is sometimes considered a disease, but technically, it's a symptom of a disease. It's very possible that its Fibromyalgia as well. Here is a brief list of common symptoms of this disease: Chronic pain throughout the body Burning, numbness and tingling Tenderness when pressure is placed on or around the neck, elbows, hips, thighs and knees. Sleep disorders Chronic fatigue or exhaustion Depression Anxiety Facial Pain Jaw Pain (TMJ) Memory Loss Irritable Bowel Tension or Migraine Headaches High sensitivity to foods and medications (allergic type reaction). Minimal tolerance to heat and cold High sensitivity to bright lights and sounds Hair Loss Because symptoms develop gradually, this disease is often misdiagnosed. It is often diagnosed as a repetitive strain injury; sleep disorder condition, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of medical problem. Based on the American College of Rheumatology a person is diagnosed with Fibromylagia when he or she suffers pain throughout the body for at least three months and has 11 out of 18 tender points present. I hope this helps.
3. Please take my earlier advice and see a Rheumatologist.
4. Did you break any of your bones when you were younger? If you did and your joints are paining in the winter or even just when its cold it could be because it was broken. Did you fall on your knees, what kind of sports did you play (running, netball, basketball etc). There could be so many things for example your hips could be hereditary. If someone in your family has or had problems with any of their joints it can be passed on to the next generations. It can also be a case of gout, which is a build up of lots of acid in your body. Food that can cause gout is tomatoes, dairy products, caffeine etc. there is a whole list of it. I hope you find out what the problem is, make yourself a list of questions to ask the doctor before you go. All the best.