Hi everyone,
I will save you the long version but my symptoms are as follow:
-Deep, throbbing pain radiating from the bones in my limbs
-Join soreness and instability
-Muscle Cramps
-Heart arrhythmia
-Sleep disturbance
-Mood disturbance
My life has degenerated to the point that I am utterly desperate. Everything is affected from my mood to my marriage and I don't know what to do. Unfortunately, I am yet another victim of Canada's second-rate public healthcare system and, after my GP was unable to help me, I was placed on a 10-14 month wait list to see a specialist. I should get in sometime around Fall 2015 but I can't wait anymore. I've been reading anything and everything I can and have started to suspect Vitamin D deficiency is part of my problem. I started taking 10,000 IU per day and 50,000 IU once weekly about two months ago. My pain persists and is only slightly improved.
On Friday I am marching into my doctor's office and demanding every test necessary to determine my problem. I know I need my vitamin D levels checked but what other tests should I be asking for. Some online sources suggest getting thyroid function checked. Please offer your suggestions for what tests I should ask my doctor for.
Thank you!