Robyn, that's a lot to deal with, and I'm sorry you waited so long to share it! This forum is the best place for support like this - I've been benefiting from it for over a year now!

I want you to know, as much as it feels like it, you are not alone! There are lots of us who have mysterious symptoms that defy diganosis. You can make it through this!

For me, the doctors were unable to help. They felt they had a diagnosis of Crohn's disease, but decided I was not sick enough (!) to put me on the terribly toxic drugs they use to control the disease. I'm very glad about this now, as I am much healthier now, and definitely on the road to wellness.

Besides the fabulous support I found here, and with my family and friends, there are three things that have helped me a lot: 3 fabulous alternative health care practitioners: acupuncture, integrated massage therapy (cranio-sacral, etc), and Bioenergetics testing; being kinder to myself by resting when I need to and continuing to do gentle exercise (yoga stretching every morning) as I can manage it; and a restrictive diet (primarily just gluten-free and dairy-free, but also really restricted on sugars and anything packaged).

I really think acupuncture would be a great place for you to try next. I've been constantly surprised at which meridians are where and how they are connected. Perhaps there is an imbalance along a meridian that goes along teeth, buttocks, calf and foot. Of course, it doesn't hurt (it's usually only uncomfortable) to go through the standard medical tests, especially if you can rule out some scary things, and you can take that info to whichever health care people you see will see.

If you want more info, PM me.

In the meantime, you are surrounded by gentle fluttering butterflies, you can feel the whisper of their wings at your temples, on your nose, along your fingers and all of you. Their shimmering blues relax and calm you, their gentle greens bring healing to your whole being, their bright yellows bring you sudden joy. Allow these butterflies to help pull you from your scared thoughts and into a gentler happier place. They are always there, but you'll feel better when you notice them!

Hugs,
~T~