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Hfi16635 posted:
Hello, I am looking for some guidance/advice/input/etc...[br>I am 19y/o, female college student. 5'8" 135lbs. Regularly do yoga and pilates, take vitamins, and eat a balanced diet. Non smoker. Non drinker. No medication use. Normal periods.[br>[br>[br>These ailments have developed over about 4 years(with no cause) and I am reaching my breaking point. I do not have health insurance nor do I qualify for free/discounted healthcare. I have no financial resources. I am saving to see a doctor so I have made a list of things I experience regularly (most are daily) that I feel I should not be experiencing. I know some are related or caused by each other. I know some may be looked at as normal. But collectively, I need help;[br>[br>[br>[br>[br>
  • Insomnia
  • Muscle/chest pain
  • Bruising/spots/bleeding
  • FATIGUE- no energy
  • Constant headaches/migraines
  • Bright lights cause headaches, trouble seeing, and anxiety
  • Acne/ingrown hairs
  • Dizzy spells, head rush when I stand up
  • Severe neck, should, and back pain
  • Excessive thirst
  • Stomach aches, sickness, nausea after eating
  • Strong pulse/heartbeat in abdomen and front of neck
  • Weight changes, gain & lose weight with no regards to eating habits or diet
  • Sweating/fevers
  • Trouble breathing/excessive yawning
  • Extremely sensitive hearing - causing headaches, frustration, and anger
  • Sensitive skin, random rashes
  • Tingling numbness/weakness in arms and legs
  • Ankle, knee, and hip pain
  • Constipation/hemorrhoids
  • Hair loss/breakage/thinning
  • Freezing cold in the morning
  • Legs, fingers, and hands turn bright red or white
  • Swelling in ankles
  • Anxiety/sadness/depression
  • Lack of motivation, interest, unsocial
  • Sickness and dizziness from standing for a short period of time
  • Constant feeling need to stretch
  • Ear infections
    • [br>[br>I have been told by doctors in the past that I have anemia as well[br>Please feel free to ask any questions at all[br>[br>[br>Thank you so much,[br>Hannah
    3 Replies |Watch This Discussion | Report This| Share this:Seeking guidance..Hello, I am looking for some guidance/advice/input/etc...[br&gt;I am 19y/o, female college student. 5'8" 135lbs. Regularly do yoga and pilates, take vitamins, and eat a balanced diet. Non smoker. Non drinker. No medication use. Normal periods.[br&gt;[br&gt;[br&gt;These ailments have developed over about 4 years(with no cause) and I am reaching my breaking point. I do not have health insurance nor do I qualify for free/discounted healthcare. I have no financial resources. I am saving to see a doctor so I have made a list of things I experience regularly (most are daily) that I feel I should not be experiencing. I know some are related or caused by each other. I know some may be looked at as normal. But collectively, I need help;[br&gt;[br&gt;[br&gt;[br&gt;[br&gt;</li><li>Insomnia</li><li>Muscle/chest pain</li><li>Bruising/spots/bleeding</li><li>FATIGUE- no energy</li><li>Constant headaches/migraines</li><li>Bright lights cause headaches, trouble seeing, and anxiety</li><li>Acne/ingrown hairs</li><li>Dizzy spells, head rush when I stand up</li><li>Severe neck, should, and back pain</li><li>Excessive thirst</li><li>Stomach aches, sickness, nausea after eating</li><li>Strong pulse/heartbeat in abdomen and front of neck</li><li>Weight changes, gain &amp; lose weight with no regards to eating habits or diet</li><li>Sweating/fevers</li><li>Trouble breathing/excessive yawning</li><li>Extremely sensitive hearing - causing headaches, frustration, and anger</li><li>Sensitive skin, random rashes</li><li>Tingling numbness/weakness in arms and legs</li><li>Ankle, knee, and hip pain</li><li>Constipation/hemorrhoids</li><li>Hair loss/breakage/thinning</li><li>Freezing cold in the morning</li><li>Legs, fingers, and hands turn bright red or white</li><li>Swelling in ankles</li><li>Anxiety/sadness/depression</li><li>Lack of motivation, interest, unsocial</li><li>Sickness and dizziness from standing for a short period of time</li><li>Constant feeling need to stretch</li><li>Ear infections</li>[br&gt;[br&gt;I have been told by doctors in the past that I have anemia as well[br&gt;Please feel free to ask any questions at all[br&gt;[br&gt;[br&gt;Thank you so much,[br&gt;Hannah
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    georgiagail responded:
    Yes, your fatigue, dizzy spells, freezing cold, lack of motivation, all point to anemia.

    Some of your other "symptoms", insomnia, "strong pulse", excessive yawning, legs, fingers, hands turning red or white and constant feeling need to stretch likely mean...nothing medical and are perfectly normal in a human being.

    Gail
    Report This| Share this:Seeking guidance..Yes, your fatigue, dizzy spells, freezing cold, lack of motivation, all point to anemia.<br /> <br />Some of your other "symptoms", insomnia, "strong pulse", excessive yawning, legs, fingers, hands turning red or white and constant feeling need to stretch likely mean...nothing medical and are perfectly normal in a human being.<br /><br />Gail
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    Anon_6061 responded:
    A number of your symptoms are seen in those with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Here's a link of risk factors and symptoms -
    http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/checklist.htm

    Many things can cause dizziness, some of them fairly common. Here's a link - http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dizziness/MY00118/DSECTION=causes. Some are issues you're having.

    Head rush upon standing can occur if your blood pressure goes too low. I have low BP and experience this off and on and have for years. Some of my family members have the same problem.
    Report This| Share this:Seeking guidance..A number of your symptoms are seen in those with an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Here's a link of risk factors and symptoms - <br /><a href="http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/checklist.htm">http://thyroid.about.com/cs/hypothyroidism/a/checklist.htm</a> <br /> <br />Many things can cause dizziness, some of them fairly common. Here's a link - <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dizziness/MY00118/DSECTION=causes">http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/dizziness/MY00118/DSECTION=causes</a>. Some are issues you're having. <br /><br />Head rush upon standing can occur if your blood pressure goes too low. I have low BP and experience this off and on and have for years. Some of my family members have the same problem.
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    An_247450 responded:
    Sypmtoms point to ::
    --Anemia
    --Stroke

    **Have you been checked for Von WilleBrands' disorder?**
    Report This| Share this:Seeking guidance..Sypmtoms point to ::<br />--Anemia<br />--Stroke<br /> <br />**Have you been checked for Von WilleBrands' disorder?**
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