So I'm ill and no one wants to help me..lol

[The Joker]

As some of you guys know, I have been pretty sick for the last 4 months.
I've seen 7 doctors in total and 3 specialists, I've spent 3 nights in the Emergency room and almost 3 weeks in hospital. They have done a huge amount of tests on me and found a couple of not so serious issues but the main problem is still not sorted.

The pain comes and goes on a daily basis, sometimes its bare-able and other times I have to take pain medication.
Its messing with my personal life and my business and it just feels like I am getting no where with the doctors.

I have every test you can think of, the only thing remaining is exploratory surgery, which I am now considering.

It honestly feels like the doctors are just not paying attention. Treating the symptoms and not the problem.

Eh I just felt like ranting a bit lol

[Lyt]

Damn dude, hope you get better. The doctors in SA private hospitals are usually pretty good. Maybe consider going for a check up overseas, it will cost a fortune, but compare it to the exploratory surgery expenses and decide if its worth it.

[Fivel]

Thinking of you mate, it is not an easy time.

[Maplassie]

You need Plassie Lan. Cures everything.

[Glordit]

As some of you guys know, I have been pretty sick for the last 4 months.
I've seen 7 doctors in total and 3 specialists, I've spent 3 nights in the Emergency room and almost 3 weeks in hospital. They have done a huge amount of tests on me and found a couple of not so serious issues but the main problem is still not sorted.

The pain comes and goes on a daily basis, sometimes its bare-able and other times I have to take pain medication.
Its messing with my personal life and my business and it just feels like I am getting no where with the doctors.

I have every test you can think of, the only thing remaining is exploratory surgery, which I am now considering.

It honestly feels like the doctors are just not paying attention. Treating the symptoms and not the problem.

Eh I just felt like ranting a bit lol

Sorry to hear that, my Step Dad was diagnosed with with flu when he actually had lung cancer, so I know how frustrating it can be.

Sounds a bit silly perhaps google your symptoms? It seems you at the end of your rope, I would do anything to at least get some relief.

[Avatar]

Hells, man, that's horrible. You're in my thoughts!

Finding a doctor that simply gives a shit can make a massive difference in a person's recovery and well-being, and it royally pisses me off that some doctors simply don't make the effort. Do you at least have any possible diagnoses? And, if you don't mind sharing in a public forum, what other symptoms do you have?

I'm thinking of you, Joker!

[Lycanthrope]

As some of you guys know, I have been pretty sick for the last 4 months.
I've seen 7 doctors in total and 3 specialists, I've spent 3 nights in the Emergency room and almost 3 weeks in hospital. They have done a huge amount of tests on me and found a couple of not so serious issues but the main problem is still not sorted.

The pain comes and goes on a daily basis, sometimes its bare-able and other times I have to take pain medication.
Its messing with my personal life and my business and it just feels like I am getting no where with the doctors.

I have every test you can think of, the only thing remaining is exploratory surgery, which I am now considering.

It honestly feels like the doctors are just not paying attention. Treating the symptoms and not the problem.

Eh I just felt like ranting a bit lol

Mind if I ask what the problem is, exactly?

If it's pain without any obvious cause then it sounds a lot like neuralgia. Have they checked you for diabetes, in which case there's a possibility that it could be diabetic neuropathy, but I'm pretty sure doctors would've checked you for that.

Unfortunately chronic pain without any obvious cause is something many people live with. I know of a few people who suffer with it (granted, these are people past their forties) and the general consensus is that the best "management" for it is, love it or hate it, marijuana.

Either way, I hope you'll feel better soon and that the doctors will be able to help you. Pain is (as the word itself implies) an awful, awful thing to experience, especially constantly.

[Mephisto_Helix]

Swak man, sorry to hear :/


Dunno if it's possible but if it is, try make it down to St Augustines here in Durban ....... top notch private hospital. Very expensive but the doctors really are on top of their game dude.

[McT]

Grim to hear, sire. Really hope that they get to the source of the symptoms ASAP. No shortage of doctor recommendations here, which is good.

My missus works for one of the best Cardio Specialists in Joburg. As I am sure that you have checked all bases, all I'm going to say is that she/he could recommend good doctors who don't give up, if you need any referrals. The doc is well connected, which may or may not help.

Really hope you get a break through soon.

[Tank]

eish shit man. hope you can get stuff sorted