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What Causes Severe Pain In Ankles, Hips And Back Along With Headaches?

I have suffered from joint pain for years, but the past several months I have been suffering from severe pain in my ankles, hips, hands, and back along with bad muscle pain and spasms and headaches. I have bi polar depression and because I have no fever or rashes I feel my doctor thinks its all in my head. I am tired all the time and at my wits end with the pain. whats wrong with me and what kind of doctor should I contact?
Wed, 4 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in ankles, hips and back along with headaches . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , disc problem , tendinitis , osteoarthritis , gout , bursitis , sciatica or chondromalacia . Headache can be caused by occipital neuralgia , stress and migraine , so consult neurologist for it . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend exercises according to your condition after proper disgnosis . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage or disc problem . For now apply warm compresses , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . You can also apply anti inflammatory and analgesic cream like voletra . Do not exercises of your own without the advice of expert .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Severe Pain In Ankles, Hips And Back Along With Headaches?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have severe pain in ankles, hips and back along with headaches . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like arthritis , disc problem , tendinitis , osteoarthritis , gout , bursitis , sciatica or chondromalacia . Headache can be caused by occipital neuralgia , stress and migraine , so consult neurologist for it . I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may order certain tests like CT scan , MRI and physical examination . Doctor may prescribe muscle relaxant along with anti inflammatory and recommend physical therapy . Doctor may also recommend exercises according to your condition after proper disgnosis . Doctor may also recommend surgery in severe damage or disc problem . For now apply warm compresses , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . You can also apply anti inflammatory and analgesic cream like voletra . Do not exercises of your own without the advice of expert . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari