“I have sudden extreme pain in both elbows?”
I have had extreme pain in both elbows even sore to the touch for more than a month. I'm a gulf war veteran that suffers from many undiagnosed illnesses- my unknown illnesses got gulf war syndrome known as an illness. Since then the vamc has done nothing to help my health or quality of life, they actually blacklisted me at every vamc in the country. I'm concerned I may have radiation poisoning. I have had a rash for over 30 years and I don't know why. I have had large red blisters on my feet for 30 years, neuropathy in my hands and feet for 30 years. I lost all perfect teeth within 6 months after returning from the gulf war- too much to list. My elbows are something new and I'm in extreme pain and losing the ability to pick things up even a coffee cup. I need some help the vamc does nothing to help because I stood up to them and got this illness exposed and no local doctors will take me as a patient either not taking new patients or they are just scared to get involved. I need help I'm in constant pain every day and I cant find anyone to help me.
Male | 57 years old
Complaint duration: Elbows over a month, gws over 30yrs
Medications: Many- heart meds, pain meds,etc.
Conditions: To many to list
1 Answer
I usually agree to help everyone. However, I don’t know think chiropractic is a place to start considering you have a systemic problem. I am not real familiar with the systems in place for veterans. I would think someone there would understand how to get you the care you need. I’m under the impression that there are patient advocates. I would start there, otherwise a private clinic that takes self pay. You need a caring primary care who is willing to go the extra mile to help. I know it is hard to get help when your symptoms are not simple or straightforward. This is your health, and there are too many caring providers to give up. Keep pushing to get answers and treatment.
