General Poor health but no diagnosis?
I have a problem in that I don’t really feel that well most of the time. Officially I suffer from Classic Migraine, IBS and Anemia. I am also take antibiotics for acne and have a history of clinical depression.
My Symptoms are: constant headaches, palpitations, chest pain, extreme tiredness and total lack of energy, nausea, heartburn, severe constipation, occasional blood and mucus in my stool, poor circulation, tingling in legs and hands, dizzy spells, low blood pressure, muscle weakness, hair loss, poor concentration, mental fogginess, depression, anxiety (panic attacks), heavy periods and weight gain.
I am 30 and a vegetarian. I am about 50lbs over weight I find it hard to exercise a lot because I get very sore and tired after and get chest pain during exercise.
I have had my heart checked, a colonoscopy, my thyroid checked and all has come back normal. I feel my Doctor is washing his hands of me but I know I am not well.
What can I do now, any idea’s???
I also suffered from the chest pain and soreness after exercise in the past before I was overweight and infact stopped exercising for a time on medical advice.
Believe it or not – clinical depression can cause a LOT of the symptoms you are describing here. Sometimes there might be blood in the stool and a lot of times it is hemmorhoids that cause it or a small blood vessel breaking (it’s not always serious)……
I am SURE because of all of it you are ALSO extremely stressed out — right? THAT can cause hair loss — not to mention you are 30 (don’t worry – I’m not making fun – I just turned 50) — but age can cause that too.
I work in a hospital and I can assure you that if there was anything serious going on in your colon and you had a colonoscopy — they would have seen it. If you just got a "sigmoid" though – that doesn’t go up as far — but as long as you are sure of it.
I also suffered from panic attacks for 5 years (many many years ago) and it was hell….the only thing that worked for me was Xanax — I did get addicted to it – had to get help getting off of it BUT if the panic attacks came back, I’d go through that again. A lot of people don’t understand panic. Your brain can cause so many things to happen to your body — your depression and stress. NO, I AM NOT SAYING YOU HAVE MENTAL PROBLEMS — so please don’t misunderstand me — anyone can do that…..
I don’t understand the weight gain being a vegetarian part though — I’m NOT one….but I lost 60 lbs on weight watchers (not going to meetings).
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Comment from Tl
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:42 am
If you are not happy then seek a second opinion.
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Comment from denimcap
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:59 am
Try a different doctor
Try a neurologist, to see if there is some kind of other imbalance or deficiency. Just research the different kinds of doctors, and find a specialist who you feel would suit your overall condition best. Could you have a parasite, something that wouldn’t immediately be thought of, etc? (Also, never fear questioning a doctor: a doctor who graduates last in his class … is still called Doctor.)
Also, maybe it’s stress. Try meditation, take peaceful walks, get more fresh air, start keeping a journal and record your moods, thoughts, and symptoms.
Also, if you don’t already, take a good liquid multivitamin (a gender specific one), and take some antioxidants daily.
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Comment from butterfliesRfree
Time January 19, 2010 at 1:21 am
Believe it or not – clinical depression can cause a LOT of the symptoms you are describing here. Sometimes there might be blood in the stool and a lot of times it is hemmorhoids that cause it or a small blood vessel breaking (it’s not always serious)……
I am SURE because of all of it you are ALSO extremely stressed out — right? THAT can cause hair loss — not to mention you are 30 (don’t worry – I’m not making fun – I just turned 50) — but age can cause that too.
I work in a hospital and I can assure you that if there was anything serious going on in your colon and you had a colonoscopy — they would have seen it. If you just got a "sigmoid" though – that doesn’t go up as far — but as long as you are sure of it.
I also suffered from panic attacks for 5 years (many many years ago) and it was hell….the only thing that worked for me was Xanax — I did get addicted to it – had to get help getting off of it BUT if the panic attacks came back, I’d go through that again. A lot of people don’t understand panic. Your brain can cause so many things to happen to your body — your depression and stress. NO, I AM NOT SAYING YOU HAVE MENTAL PROBLEMS — so please don’t misunderstand me — anyone can do that…..
I don’t understand the weight gain being a vegetarian part though — I’m NOT one….but I lost 60 lbs on weight watchers (not going to meetings).
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Comment from Susan Yarrawonga
Time January 19, 2010 at 1:56 am
Very few vegetarians are overweight and most vegetarians are very healthy.
Perhaps you could try to lose some weight and see if that helps. Perhaps you are overdoing the nuts that contain about 600 calories per 100 gm.
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Comment from I Love Jonas Brothers!
Time January 19, 2010 at 12:35 am
dont feel like reading that but whatever you have…that sux!
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