Unfortunately, most dr's won't diagnose an autoimmune disorder without elevated markers or symptoms present in only that disease. I would suggest doing as much research on as much as you can, take a daily multivitamin, keep a daily journal of all symptoms, and get a blood pressuse monitor if you don't already have one. I got a baseline by taking it when I feel well at about 5 different times and take it everytime I feel bad. I was actually surprised to find, mine is elevated sometimes when I don't feel good.
When I find something that I think really fits my symptoms, I take it in to my dr and she will either test for it or explain why it's not a possibility. That's how I found out I have hep c. I wish you luck as I know how frustrating it is. I'm still trying to figure it all out.
Hey Tamara.
Lab tests and Doctors are not always accurate, nor are their findings
conclusive.
In a study that reviewed 168 CONFIRMED cases of acute infectious arthritis, investigators discovered increased blood cell count occurred in only 40% of the cases.
Many bacteria associated with arthritis are non-cultivable, so they don't show up at all in cultures, even when their numbers are elevated.
Also most cultures are testing for aerobic pathogens, when many arthritic infections are caused by anaerobic pathogens, which will NOT grow in an aerobic testing environment.
There are way too many HOLES in the diagnostic testing.
Who on earth said that bacteria must always be present in the blood or synovial fluid, to cause pain and irritation.
A chronic low-grade infection away from the area of suffering could be the source. It could be from the oral cavity-a major source of infection- and I'd like to meet a doctor that will indeed open his mind and eyes and look into this. ( I do "oil pulling" daily with extra virgin coconut oil, to keep my oral cavity free of infections. Bacteria and toxins LOVE the environment there!)
Look into candida albicans infection, as a possible root of your issues.
Do your own self -test - search for saliva candida test on Youtube- and then find a Holistic Doctor to help you with this, if test indicates positive.
Doctors will dismiss this easily, as candida is a common guest in our bodies, and most people have antibodies to candida, thus it gets overlooked most of the time. Candida is known to cause arthritis!
I consume 3-4 Tablespoons of extra virgin coconut oil daily, follow a low carb diet and this helps keep candida in check.
Please do your own research or consult with a holistic doctor, before using any of the above suggestions.
Post again if you have any questions.
Wish you well.
Niko