Hello everyone, I am new on here and representing my 77 year old husband who is not computer literate. Here is his story
Symptoms first started in July 2021, tingling sort of electric shock pains in both ankles, then pains in both calves, thighs, buttocks and hips. Also low back pain.
Very stiff after periods of rest. Always feels fatigued, and has anxiety, depression and brain fog. Feels woozy all the time.
Most upsetting symptom is a burning feeling on the skin on his chest and upper arms, feels like his skin is boiling, but it is not hot to the touch, no rash and his body temperature is normal. Then he feels cold shivery and shaky. He says his skin feels sore, like bad sunburn. This happens mainly at night but sometimes during the day too. He is unable to sleep for this symptom and has not had much sleep for months, consequently he is worn out, full of anxiety and crying all the time.
He has had telephone appointments with his GP (no face to face available at the moment due to covid restrictions) GP says fibromyalgia diagnosis is "controversial" and doesnt think it is that as he would "have pain all over". The pain he has is bearable if using pain killers.
He has had numerous blood tests and urine tests, all have come back clear. When I asked if he could be referred to a specialist the doctor said "but which one ??"
I have decided to get a private consultation with a rheumatologist to see if he can help.
Do you think this could be fibro ?? Any help and advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks !
Symptoms first started in July 2021, tingling sort of electric shock pains in both ankles, then pains in both calves, thighs, buttocks and hips. Also low back pain.
Very stiff after periods of rest. Always feels fatigued, and has anxiety, depression and brain fog. Feels woozy all the time.
Most upsetting symptom is a burning feeling on the skin on his chest and upper arms, feels like his skin is boiling, but it is not hot to the touch, no rash and his body temperature is normal. Then he feels cold shivery and shaky. He says his skin feels sore, like bad sunburn. This happens mainly at night but sometimes during the day too. He is unable to sleep for this symptom and has not had much sleep for months, consequently he is worn out, full of anxiety and crying all the time.
He has had telephone appointments with his GP (no face to face available at the moment due to covid restrictions) GP says fibromyalgia diagnosis is "controversial" and doesnt think it is that as he would "have pain all over". The pain he has is bearable if using pain killers.
He has had numerous blood tests and urine tests, all have come back clear. When I asked if he could be referred to a specialist the doctor said "but which one ??"
I have decided to get a private consultation with a rheumatologist to see if he can help.
Do you think this could be fibro ?? Any help and advice would be much appreciated. Many thanks !