I understand your reluctance to see a doc because of your prior bad experience. Not all docs are bad.
I would recommend going to see one. One can get tendonitis in a joint which can cause some syptoms similar to what you described. However, this usually happens in only one joint. You've described having problems in at least three joints. The problems in your wrists and ankle may be connected. Although it could be just coincidence and something minor, it could also be something that would require some further work-up and treatment.
Good luck!
