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Pain in joints. Feel depressed

I've been getting unpleasant pains in my knees. It's really depressing. I've given up on doctors. It's really hard living like this.
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I'm trying to think of everything. Could you obsessively attempt to clean your teeth so much with fluoride toothpaste that it gives you pain in your joints. Is it lack of sunlight? Low vitamin D. It feels like I'm not absorbing my food when I eat. I grunt when I eat.
Does this relate to anything? I'm trying to think of anything that's causing these pains. It wasn't this bad three years prior.
Sorry that you're still experiencing pain. I know that you've partially given up on seeking doctors' advice, but ultimately they're the ones who'll be able to assess your situation most effectively, and are most likely to help you to find a way forward. Unfortunately, many medical services and treatments have been delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic, which could be why your pain hasn't been fully investigated yet. I'm really glad that you're seeing someone on Friday, and that you're having a think beforehand about what might be causing the pain.
I remember you saying that you had a plan to increase the amount of vitamin D you were getting, has that worked at all?
Could you elaborate on what you mean when you say that you couldn't stop yourself from brushing your teeth a bit more?
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Oh those were rituals I followed. It's because you're stressed.
I see. Well I'm not sure if the amount of fluoride you consumed would have been enough to cause the pain, but perhaps it's more likely that the repetitive motion could have worsened the pain? What are your brushing habits like at the moment? This could all be worth bringing up to your doctor, just in case.
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I find it hard to think clearly. I am seeing GP on Friday but they never get anything done immediately. It always comes with a wait until X date and suffer and let's 'help' you with your mental health when it was dependent on this anyway. They're foolish and it's a mindset.
The assume so much about me and how I think. They don't know anything about me.
Sorry that you've been made to feel like this by those around you, it's a shame that any specialists or your GP haven't been able to help you as much as you'd like. I'm not sure if you've mentioned before if you've tried a pain clinic? Might that be something worth exploring for you?
Hopefully the community can offer a safe space for you to come and talk about how you feel, don't hesitate to post on here if you ever need support.
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