Before I start, I just want to say that I’m not complaining, just reaching out. I know that so many of the ladies on this app are supportive and I could use a bit of help, here!💛

So, I’m 18.

I’ve been dealing with health issues since I was 14/15 (they really showed up around then, presumably due to puberty.)

My mom had Lupus and Fibromyalgia, so I know a decent bit about the two.

Most of the symptoms she has... I have. But yet, every doctor I see says I have neither.

Freshman year of high school I was about 160lbs, give or take. I was in color guard, but my knees were giving me problems so I dropped out of guard.

The doctor I seen back then told me I’d need surgery if I stayed in guard. I suddenly gained weight up to 250lbs junior year, and now it won’t go away.

To this day, my knees have gotten much much worse, but I seen a doctor recently and he told me nothing was wrong. Even after having a 2nd opinion, they claim my knees are fine.

Lastly, I have a lot of trouble with my legs in general. I’ve looked into thyroid issues, lipoedema, etc.. all of which doctors have said I don’t have.

My legs are constantly hurting, bruising, and swelling.

It’s hard for me to even work a job (8hr) without having to sit down every 2 hours. They hurt to the point I cry, but “nothing is wrong.”

Legs, knees, lupus, AND fibro symptoms yet I’m “perfectly fine” other than being fat?

I just can’t wrap my mind around it.

I’m overweight yes, but the weight on my legs won’t go away, even after seeing a weight loss specialist and working for months my legs see no change.

It’s so debilitating to KNOW something, regardless of what, is wrong and then having doctors blame it on weight, and not understand.