My situation: Chronic pain w/ parasthesias in both arms from fingertips to shoulders for 10+ yrs. Bilateral presentation with no precipitating injury or illness. Otherwise good health. Since 2005 I've been seen by three neurologists, a rheumatologist, two physiatrists, a psychiatrist, two psychologists, and two physical therapists. Normal findings on EMG, NCV, EEG, MRI (brain), and physical exams, plus usual blood and urine tests. So far, no diagnosis, no treatment, and continued pain every day. Pain is between very annoying to very severe, with limits on work and ADL. Can't quite live this way, and at my latest visit to a doctor, a physiatrist earlier this month, I was told to not seek a diagnosis any more and consider CBT to deal with mental health issues associated with living with chronic pain. Already tried therapy but saw no improvement.
My question: Any suggestions as to what to do next?