Yardwork symptoms and conditions

54 year old Male, Retired Marine, Very physically active, with Type II Diabetes; 5mg. Thanks for this Website. Started Lisinopril 3/25/09. Took it for 25 days, found this website and stopped taking it immediately. I had severe JOINT PAIN. It started in my hands, then feet, knees were next, then moved into my shoulders. The pain was the worst I've ever felt. Approximately 60 days after stopping the drug I went to see the Dr. after the Pharmacist told me Lisinopril should have been out of my system after 2 weeks. The Dr gave me Steroids (Prednisol) which completely eliminated ALL pain in 2 days . I was tested for Polymyalgia Rheumatica, however the my Sed Rate was normal. The blood tests did reveal that my RHEUMATIOD FACTOR is elevated (34.3 where the normal range is 0.0-20.1 IU/ML). Was told that if the pain returned, then I would be referred to a Rheumatologist. 3 Days after finishing the dosage pack of Prednisol, the pain/swelling in my hands and shoulder has returned. Going back to see the Dr today to discuss next steps.

Although the doctors don't agree, I believe Lisinopril caused this pain, and although out of my system now, triggered something that isn't going away.

The rest of this describes the roving pains I experienced.

Hand pain included swollen fingers, inability to make a fist or type on a keyboard. After light yard work on Sat., shooting burning pain up the inside of both arms. Trying to close your hands into a fist, you can feel the tendons up your arm burn with pain. Motrin did not alleviate the pain. Hot water did not help.

Pain in my knees each morning. The pain worsened over night and frequently causes you to wake up. The pain was like your knees were being squeezed in a vice. No position is comfortable. Motrin sometimes helped, but after awoken, getting back to sleep was impossible.

Feet swollen. Couldn't wear any shoes for extended periods. Loosening the laces helps, but still caused pressure which becomes unbearable and the shoes have to come off.

Shoulders; This is the strangest one. First pain was in the left shoulder, like I had impacted a brick wall at a full run (actually no trauma occurred). The pain felt like someone had stabbed it in my shoulder in the socket. At it's worst, no position is comfortable. Had to put my arm in a sling. 5 Days later, the same type pain moved to the right shoulder.

I got the Mirena iud back in March of this year, and other that some slight cramping and spotting after the placing everything was fine. A month went by and i finally got my period; well 2 days into my cycle i found the Mirena in my underwear after i had been doing some light yard work. I naturally thought it was a twig!

Now I never had any problems other than some slight hair loss when i had the IUD in, but these past 2 months ive gained around 30 pounds, my period has been late twice, ive been nausea, vomiting occasionally, my skin has been itching like mad, ive been severely fatigued, and my sex drive has dropped down to nearly nothing.

Im going to go see my doctor sometime to see if theres anything he can do, heres hoping im not preggers!

Well, it's been almost 3 days since I have had the Mirena removed. What a relief! I suddenly felt a sense of release when it came out-almost like I had lost 10 lbs from my uterus. I have not had a hot flash in 2days and have a wonderful sense of well being. Yesterday, I carried my full laundry basket up the stairs with out any help from anyone. I was unable to walk up the stairs without holding onto the railing and pull myself up before. My feet still hurt, knees are a little better and still experiencing back pain. By the way, I have only lost 1lb. BUT lost 11/2 inches on my waist. GOOD BYE BLOAT! I know recovery will be long BUT at least I feel like I can face it now. I feel so much Clearer now.
Can anyone tell me how long before the joint pain goes away and if it even does completely?
thanks