Please can somebody give me some advice

kelbel · New User Joined: 20 Oct 2008 Posts: 1

Hi there,

I really am worried. I have been backwards and forwards to the doctor and they tell me not to worry and have even told me I have anxiety, however when I collate all the things I am feeling and suffering it makes me really worried. I have listed them below and would appreciate some advice as to whether Its in my head or whether I should press harder with the doctors.

[b]Symtoms[/b]

Just never feel well. Constantly aware of various things albeit not bed ridden, fairly mild but all getting worse. Just feel generally weak.

Abnormal Smear – “Borderline”
Heavy Bleeding between period lasted 6 days (one occasion only) – reported already to doctor.
Severe muscular pain and spasm in upper back mainly left side and lower back and hips as well, intense pain in right shoulder and up neck - seen chiropractor on a ongoing basis, some acupuncture done, getting worse. – received volterol from doctor.
Cyatica down legs, mainly left.
Shooting pains in vagina - sporadic
Shooting pains in head - sporadic
Chest pain and under ribs – right hand side - intermittent – advised previously to doctor, advised anxiety.
Soreness in abdominal area.- left hand side – advised doctor previously.
Feeling nauseas, with indigestion and sick in mouth.
Constant tiredness, dizziness and lack of energy and generally achey all over, sometimes effects normal day to day routine.
Numb hand on left especially after waking up – advised previously
Difficultly sleeping sometimes because of pain in back and hips.
Difficulty passing urine since c-sec – feeling of bloatedness - already advised.
Heavy, hazy eyes.
Extremely hormonal skin hairy skin on face, sallow looking.

[b]Considerations:[/b]

Carrying Son (25ib) born by C-sec in Jan
Complications with previos scar tissue, placenta previa and 900ml blood loss. Suffered Anemia.
Prior C-Sec in Aug 2003
Just stopped taking contraceptive pill (only recently following the above)
Bloatedness more so when eating wheat based foods.
Highly anxious at present.
Sunbed usage.
Poor eating habits.
Have suffered with extreme anxiety and depression in past.

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In

kelbel,

You need to see another Dr and start afreash. This is not to scare you, as alot of this could just be food allergy/(s?) sileac/seliac... But maybe not- so you need to look into this more.

See another Dr and see how you go- stick to your guns!
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gardengnome · Regular Joined: 10 Nov 2008 Posts: 14

Hi kelbel,

I just read your post. I agree that you should seek out another doctor if you feel your concerns are not being taken seriously. I too recently experienced similar types of symptoms as you described. I was under an intense amount of stress both at work and at home.

I went to a few different doctors because most just shrugged their shoulders and said - maybe you need more rest? I eventually was referred to a psychologist for anxiety issues - who diagnosed me with post traumatic stress disorder (earlier this year I was physically assaulted by a person living in the same apartment complex as me).

I finally found a doctor who took my concerns seriously, and I ended up being dianosed with fibromyalgia - and there is a very strong link between anxiety / post traumatic stress and fibromyalgia.

A lot of your symptoms could be from intense amounts of stress - don't ignore them - seek help if you are struggling with everyday life, but also don't let the worry eat you up. I too know what it feels like to sometimes think the symptoms are all in your head - and it is easy to carried away worrying about your symptoms, and whether how you're feeling indicates a new symptom - so its something of a catch-22 cycle - the worry about symptoms can sometimes cause new symptoms, which causes more anxiety again.

Keep looking for a doctor that's right for you, and that you feel is listening to you. I guess I wanted to share my story because I too was worried about cancer - and I too just wanted an answer that sounded geniune, that didn't sound like a doctor just giving you the brush off so that they could see their next patient.

Its also important to remember that exercise, eating right, and getting refreshing sleep is important for everyone to feel fit and healthy.

Hope everything goes well for you.
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