I'm so tired of this. I hate writing depressing crap in this blog but I feel so truly terrible I don't manage to come up with anything positive. Even writing here makes me feel guilty though because Paul reads this and he gets SO upset by the fact that I'm not feeling better. I went to the doctor on Wednesday and she basically admitted that she has no idea what is wrong, but she seems significantly unconcerned. She did send me for blood test for various things and I believe that she is going to call me with the results on Monday. Its very easy for her to be unconcerned but I am concerned and that should be enough to get her to care too. For now I'll have to wait again for a while to see anyone since its now Paul's turn to go to the doc with his own symptoms. Perhaps the next time I can go I'll try to see someone else, although the last doctor who was recommended to me offered me an appointment three months from now. Not helpful :p
Here are my symptoms, lucky readers! I'm desperate for a diagnosis so maybe one of you will have some amazing idea or maybe some wonderful kind doctor or nurse will stumble upon this and contact me with help.
- Stomach discomfort, mild burning pains that get much worse just after eating.
- I get palpitations a lot and they increase after eating or with even the most mild movement (walking down one flight of stairs eg). My heart rate also goes up dramatically after eating or again after even a little bit of exercise.
- Chest pressure/tingling/numbness right in the center of my chest and extending sometimes to my upper chest and especially right around my clavicle.
- I've lost over 15 pounds without trying because eating makes my stomach hurt. My abdomen seems bloated though.
- Extreme sinus pressure and pressure in the face. An almost constant pressure and ache from one ear to the temple across the forehead to the other temple and to the other ear. This pressure gets worse especially when lying down.
- Disorientation/dizziness...basically I feel kind of high all the time...but in a bad way.
- Probably 15 other symptoms that I'm too tired to write about, the above symptoms are the worst and most all consuming ones.
I'm so angry and depressed and frustrated and I can't DO anything because moving around makes me feel worse. In the meantime though, I'm bored and frustrated because I can't do anything and that probably means that I spend too much time thinking about my symptoms and that makes me feel worse too.
Paul continues to feel better although he still needs to get to a doctor. But the fact that I'm getting no better and he is makes me think that maybe this is not some sort of mold or toxin in our home.
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I'm not a doctor. I'm not even a vet. But if I had to guess, maybe it's the start of an ulcer, and some of the other things sound like symptoms of high blood pressure. Maybe a reaction to stress? Except maybe the sinus stuff - but when I had a nasty problem with my sinuses over the winter, and I was popping maximum strength sudafed like candy. I think it was mostly due to a bad cavity in one of my upper teeth, that eventually led to a root canal, and after that I've been fine. So a trip to the dentist for some x-rays might be called for.
I wish I had answers for you. doc sheep had a good idea tho, maybe it's a tooth issue. Whatever it ends up being, I sincerely hope you feel better soon. Prayers and still about all I can do for you guys.
I was thinking a combination of irritable bowel syndrome plus panic attacks. Depression can lead to a whole slew of things - high blood pressure, panic attacks, physical pains, and even irritable bowel. I still think treating the depression is #1 and will alleviate a lot of the other things dramatically. And since the medication can take several weeks to kick in, the sooner the better.
sounds like a parasite infestation to me. try this cleanse: Colonix
I'm not affiliated with them in any way except as someone who bought three months worth once and only had to use it for half that time.
All good ideas, folks. My mom and sister agree with J that I should start back on the antidepressants and once those have kicked in THEN see what issues remain. I remain skeptical...but its possible.
And I'll look up about the parasitic infection...that's not an idea I've heard before. Thanks for the advice and caring AGAIN all :)
These are all symptoms of lupus, including depression. I can say it a few different ways if you like... I'm not sure you're willing to hear it, though :)
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