I am hoping someone reading this can give me added insight.
The most recent problem I have been having is a sensitivity to pressure. And I haven't been able to get any answers. It's my right side mostly being affected. bra straps and waistbands really irritate me- and it's not pain. It doesn't hurt. It's the pressure against my skin. It drives me to distraction, literally.
This started 6 years ago.
I've been to my doctor, on multiple occassions throughout the years. I did tell her this problem and others I have been having-
anxiety, depression, hyperhidrosis, muscle twitches, a constant ache in my muscles and joints- migraines (thank God they're not frequent), numbness in my lower right leg (it sometimes feels like there is a band around my leg right below the calf, and slightly cold and tingly underneath it, waking myself up at night by my legs, or entire body jerking.
After running blood tests and a nerve conductions study- the most she could find is a slight B12 deficiency- she sent me to a therapist and psychiatrist. Telling me that I was too wound up, it was most likely stress.
So I DID tell my doctor and she does think I am neurotic.
So, two years of therapy (diagnosed with OCD, anxiety and depression) and many drugs later I'm still the same (we've tried prozac, lexapro, wellbutrin... the next on the list to try is zoloft) and nothing has helped. Prozac helped some, but I was sleeping all the time.
I am going for a second opinion (different PCP now, and a new psychiatrist/therapist combo) and another nerve conduction study and round of bloodtests...
And am completely frustrated at the lack of answers. And tired of being stuck in dresses (all the odd looks and questions that go along with wearing a dress to an active event) or racing home after work to get into a nightgown because I can't stand the feel of my clothes anymore. And not wanting to go out because that means having to get dressed.
Has anyone experienced anything like this?
I've reading about fibromyalgia and sensitivity and pain with clothes- but I am not sure if I fit that because it is the pressure- not pain. And it's only on the right side. My left is usually fine.
And I am not sure if I have fibromyalgia. My doctor does not think I do, but she also hasn't tried any new tests, to rule out other things, either. Just repeats of the nerve conduction study, and blood tests.
I'd really appreciate feedback.