Scenicus
12-16-2005, 10:01 AM
Hello, I am new on these boards and I found the site by typing in my symptoms into the google search engine. I am twenty three and have been having reoccuring problems since the age of sixteen when I started self harming, taking laxitives, dieting and with drawing from social relationships. Since the age of sixteen I have found it impossible to maintain normal social relationships and consequently do not have much social interaction during the week. Anyway I am straying from my origional point.
The symptoms I typed in were as follows; Bowel Problems for approx two years to three and a half years
Problems with period re pain = three or more years, can alleviate it with ibruprofane so possible some sort of inflammatory problem.
Tiredness to excess = problem for at least four or five years
Problems sleeping = variable over a period of four to five years
Constant colds,cough, malaise well over four years and nearly once/twice every single month.
Joint pains and muscle weakness occurred over the last six months to a year and has significantly got worse during the last three months and affects me several times a week.
Excessive thirst = past three to four years
Dizziness = Problems and spurts since the age of seventeen. Partial blackouts since the age of sixteen black colour seeps into sides of my eyes and there is a funny sound/smell when this happens.
Chronic unexplained pain and bubbles in stomach for a period of three and a half years.
Swollen glands frequent in a month and this has been happening for well over three years.
Tingly sensation in my head two or more years.
Painful eyes past three to four months.
Itchy scalp last six months.
Problems concentrating three or more years.
Forgetting things three or more years.
Co ordination problems three or more years.
Going hot and cold and sweating profusely about two years.
I have been diagnosed with the following over the past couple of years, pelvic inflamatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and personality disorder (emotionally unstable type). Despite being on 150mg of Lustral (Sertraline) I am still experiancing things like paranoir, voices in my head, split vision with real events happening and false negative events happening, severely violent thoughts and images, self distructiveness and all the symptoms above that relate to my head.
I feel incredibly unwell and do not even feel upto a walk down the road on most days because I fear fainting etc and get very tired. Two days ago the new psychiatrist that I saw for the first time said she was going to send me for an MRI scan and she also sent me for blood tests and seem to be testing for a lot of things. I get very worried about health issues and I really am very scared that I have something fatal.
Brief family history of disorders include my maternal Grandma who died recently, she had an over active thiroid and died from cancer but the primary site of the cancer was not known. My maternal Grandfather currently has prostate cancer and arthritus. My Mother is an alcoholic but had mental problems before the drinking which she never sought treatment for she had exceptionally violent tendancies and it was like living with Jeckle and Hyde. My Mother also has athritus, had painful periods and irritable bowel syndrome. My Father is fit as a whistle the majority of the time and has only suffered from a bad back. My paternal Grandma is now in her nineties and has had cervical cancer only. My paternal Grandfather died due to old age and there is no known cancer inccidents on my Fathers side. My Mums side of the family has type 2 diabetes. I think that my maternal Grandmother had a sister who died of cancer at a young age.
Please if anyone can help with advice, I would rather no than not know. I am going out of my mind with doctors not following up notes and putting physical symptoms down to me being crazy.
The symptoms I typed in were as follows; Bowel Problems for approx two years to three and a half years
Problems with period re pain = three or more years, can alleviate it with ibruprofane so possible some sort of inflammatory problem.
Tiredness to excess = problem for at least four or five years
Problems sleeping = variable over a period of four to five years
Constant colds,cough, malaise well over four years and nearly once/twice every single month.
Joint pains and muscle weakness occurred over the last six months to a year and has significantly got worse during the last three months and affects me several times a week.
Excessive thirst = past three to four years
Dizziness = Problems and spurts since the age of seventeen. Partial blackouts since the age of sixteen black colour seeps into sides of my eyes and there is a funny sound/smell when this happens.
Chronic unexplained pain and bubbles in stomach for a period of three and a half years.
Swollen glands frequent in a month and this has been happening for well over three years.
Tingly sensation in my head two or more years.
Painful eyes past three to four months.
Itchy scalp last six months.
Problems concentrating three or more years.
Forgetting things three or more years.
Co ordination problems three or more years.
Going hot and cold and sweating profusely about two years.
I have been diagnosed with the following over the past couple of years, pelvic inflamatory disease, irritable bowel syndrome, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder and personality disorder (emotionally unstable type). Despite being on 150mg of Lustral (Sertraline) I am still experiancing things like paranoir, voices in my head, split vision with real events happening and false negative events happening, severely violent thoughts and images, self distructiveness and all the symptoms above that relate to my head.
I feel incredibly unwell and do not even feel upto a walk down the road on most days because I fear fainting etc and get very tired. Two days ago the new psychiatrist that I saw for the first time said she was going to send me for an MRI scan and she also sent me for blood tests and seem to be testing for a lot of things. I get very worried about health issues and I really am very scared that I have something fatal.
Brief family history of disorders include my maternal Grandma who died recently, she had an over active thiroid and died from cancer but the primary site of the cancer was not known. My maternal Grandfather currently has prostate cancer and arthritus. My Mother is an alcoholic but had mental problems before the drinking which she never sought treatment for she had exceptionally violent tendancies and it was like living with Jeckle and Hyde. My Mother also has athritus, had painful periods and irritable bowel syndrome. My Father is fit as a whistle the majority of the time and has only suffered from a bad back. My paternal Grandma is now in her nineties and has had cervical cancer only. My paternal Grandfather died due to old age and there is no known cancer inccidents on my Fathers side. My Mums side of the family has type 2 diabetes. I think that my maternal Grandmother had a sister who died of cancer at a young age.
Please if anyone can help with advice, I would rather no than not know. I am going out of my mind with doctors not following up notes and putting physical symptoms down to me being crazy.
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Gun
12-16-2005, 01:20 PM
If I were you, I'd find a good holistic Dr. that does kinesiology. It sounds like your body is just a mess - physically and mentally.
I don't think I'm allowed to post names of Dr.'s??? But I have been helped tremendously by my holistic Dr. And I was a mess.
It's not a quick fix but I'm fine now.
That's good that you're going to have bloodwork done -- that will give you some idea on where you're at.
I don't think I'm allowed to post names of Dr.'s??? But I have been helped tremendously by my holistic Dr. And I was a mess.
It's not a quick fix but I'm fine now.
That's good that you're going to have bloodwork done -- that will give you some idea on where you're at.
o_janus_o
12-16-2005, 01:30 PM
Take a deep breath and try to relax. I get the same way you do. I don't have the money to go to a doctor so when I experience symptoms I automatically fear the worst and have no way of getting my fears put to ease.
Period pain is normal. Especially period pain that ibuprofin relieves. There is a hormone produced by your body, I can't remember the name of it now, when you are on your period that causes cramps. Ibuprofin relieves that because it actually decreases the production of that hormone. I am the queen of bad periods. Nothing that I've taken so far, and that includes high doses of vicodin, tylenol, ibuprofin, and marinol keeps me from laying in bed screaming and crying. I have been doing a LOT of research on how to ease them. Start taking the ibuprofin several days before your period to cut down on the hormones. Don't eat dairy products. I guess those only make them worse. Take lots of calcium around your period. That's supposed to help to. Also take lots of magnesium. I use epsom salts. It relaxes smooth muscles, ie: uterus, and helps to relieve pain. Getting plenty of omega fats makes a big difference too. Eat salmon and take flax oil. I know this probably sounds all goofy and newagey, but I swear it does make at least a bit of a difference.
The darkness and smells could be caused by epilepsy, along with the blackouts. Not the most ideal thing in the world to have, but treatable with meds.
The unexplained pain in your stomach and gas bubles could be related to GERD. You should research symptoms on that and check out the message board here. Lots of good information.
The excessive thirst could be related to diabetes, or even dry mouth. I have been insanely thirsty for some time now. I havn't been able to leave the house without water by my side and my urin runs COMPLETELY clear. I recently started to use a mouthwash that is supposed to be for dry mouth. Biotene. My water consumption almost instantly cut back. You could try that. You should also get your blood sugar tested.
For the itchy scalp it could be caused by something as simple as dandruf or psoriasis or something like that. Or even simply a dry scalp. Try switching shampoo and/or conditioner.
Those are all that I have answers for. Please don't give up. I have a medly of problems as well and I had dr. after dr. tell me that it was all in my head before I got a diagnosis.
Many hugs and happy thoughts your way. Take care of yourself and don't let the dr's give up on you. Find different ones if you have to.
Period pain is normal. Especially period pain that ibuprofin relieves. There is a hormone produced by your body, I can't remember the name of it now, when you are on your period that causes cramps. Ibuprofin relieves that because it actually decreases the production of that hormone. I am the queen of bad periods. Nothing that I've taken so far, and that includes high doses of vicodin, tylenol, ibuprofin, and marinol keeps me from laying in bed screaming and crying. I have been doing a LOT of research on how to ease them. Start taking the ibuprofin several days before your period to cut down on the hormones. Don't eat dairy products. I guess those only make them worse. Take lots of calcium around your period. That's supposed to help to. Also take lots of magnesium. I use epsom salts. It relaxes smooth muscles, ie: uterus, and helps to relieve pain. Getting plenty of omega fats makes a big difference too. Eat salmon and take flax oil. I know this probably sounds all goofy and newagey, but I swear it does make at least a bit of a difference.
The darkness and smells could be caused by epilepsy, along with the blackouts. Not the most ideal thing in the world to have, but treatable with meds.
The unexplained pain in your stomach and gas bubles could be related to GERD. You should research symptoms on that and check out the message board here. Lots of good information.
The excessive thirst could be related to diabetes, or even dry mouth. I have been insanely thirsty for some time now. I havn't been able to leave the house without water by my side and my urin runs COMPLETELY clear. I recently started to use a mouthwash that is supposed to be for dry mouth. Biotene. My water consumption almost instantly cut back. You could try that. You should also get your blood sugar tested.
For the itchy scalp it could be caused by something as simple as dandruf or psoriasis or something like that. Or even simply a dry scalp. Try switching shampoo and/or conditioner.
Those are all that I have answers for. Please don't give up. I have a medly of problems as well and I had dr. after dr. tell me that it was all in my head before I got a diagnosis.
Many hugs and happy thoughts your way. Take care of yourself and don't let the dr's give up on you. Find different ones if you have to.
Scenicus
12-16-2005, 02:20 PM
Thank you for your help, I am thinking about changing GP because of being treated very unfairly by one of the GP's at my surgery. I have run around trying to look for Dr'd disagnostic tools on the internet :rolleyes: I know its silly. I know that the NHS is meant to be a good thing but they appear to be running like a business and treating patients as consumers. The majority of hospitals are unclean on the NHS and its frightening to think I may have to be treated in one. I wish the government would just spend the money in the right direction instead of stockpiles of weapons this country does not need. So many good people out there are dying needlessly and I cannot stand it anymore.
Rant over, sorry. Thank you for the hugs, what a friendly forum this is. I shall let you know the results of the tests once I have them. I have book marked this page so I shall definatly keep visiting. :)
Rant over, sorry. Thank you for the hugs, what a friendly forum this is. I shall let you know the results of the tests once I have them. I have book marked this page so I shall definatly keep visiting. :)
6foot3
12-16-2005, 02:28 PM
Some great ideas by Gun and O janus o . I'd also follow thru with the MRI and the Blood work and see what they show or dont show and see what your doctors advice is.Yes excessive thirst with family history of type 2 Diabetes could cause alot of these problems. You have irritable bowel and used laxatives so why not try to heal your gut with a good Probiotic to restore the good bacteria in your gut. Secondly how about some Essential Fatty Acids which will help in inflammation and depression / bipolar. I'd take 5 to 10 g of Fish oil a day.These are a few natural things to help but until you can give us more specific info from your doctor were kinda guessing with so many symptoms. Maybe you can tell us about your diet over the yrs that will also help. Were rooting for you !!! harry!
Scenicus
12-19-2005, 05:11 PM
Hello again,
Thank you for the continued support it makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Well against my better judgement I have signed up to private medical insurance because I am at my wits end with the NHS. I phoned my doctor a few days ago because I had not realised my anti depressants had run out and could not bear to go out of the house for two days after realising I had run out. I eventually plucked up the courage to phone the doctor and ask for some more anti depressants when I was acually having a panic attack and was told by the doctor that he would not "entertain" me should this happen again, he spoke to me very nastily and I was also laughed at by the receptionist. When I got off the phone I was in a worst state barely able to breath, I phoned my boyfriend and it took me a while to get out the words "come home please". Later that night I wrote a letter of complaint to that particular doctor and then sent a copy of it with a covering letter to my regular Doctor.
I forgot some extra symptoms which include dis interest in sex, my boyfriend and I are intimate in that way maybe twice a month, but I have been through spurts of time when I am utterly interested in sex. I can't actually remember now what the other symptom was! Doh! :rolleyes: As to my diet, to be honest its pretty awful, I forgot to mention that I have a long running battle with it, mentally speaking I hate it and get no pleasure from eating whatsoever, I find eating an irritation, my body however needs to eat and likes food so I do eat even if its not regular. I do not eat as well as I should, I am vegetarian but allergic to nuts and seeds so I eat a heck of a lot of carbohydrate instead and don't manage to balance it out with the recommended five portions of fruit and veg a day, I am however trying at the moment to eat more fruit.
I am not sleeping much at the moment, am going through a period of being awake for the majority of the night, I just don't want to go to sleep, I mean I am tired but I just can't go to sleep because (and I know this sounds ridiculous) but it feels unnatural to me to do so. Well I am seeing the psychiatrist tommorow possibly with another psychiatrist present for a care approach programme. I am freaked out but I guess at least I will be someway there to knowing whats going on with me. I will let you guys know tommorow whats been said.
Thank you for the continued support it makes me feel warm and fuzzy.
Well against my better judgement I have signed up to private medical insurance because I am at my wits end with the NHS. I phoned my doctor a few days ago because I had not realised my anti depressants had run out and could not bear to go out of the house for two days after realising I had run out. I eventually plucked up the courage to phone the doctor and ask for some more anti depressants when I was acually having a panic attack and was told by the doctor that he would not "entertain" me should this happen again, he spoke to me very nastily and I was also laughed at by the receptionist. When I got off the phone I was in a worst state barely able to breath, I phoned my boyfriend and it took me a while to get out the words "come home please". Later that night I wrote a letter of complaint to that particular doctor and then sent a copy of it with a covering letter to my regular Doctor.
I forgot some extra symptoms which include dis interest in sex, my boyfriend and I are intimate in that way maybe twice a month, but I have been through spurts of time when I am utterly interested in sex. I can't actually remember now what the other symptom was! Doh! :rolleyes: As to my diet, to be honest its pretty awful, I forgot to mention that I have a long running battle with it, mentally speaking I hate it and get no pleasure from eating whatsoever, I find eating an irritation, my body however needs to eat and likes food so I do eat even if its not regular. I do not eat as well as I should, I am vegetarian but allergic to nuts and seeds so I eat a heck of a lot of carbohydrate instead and don't manage to balance it out with the recommended five portions of fruit and veg a day, I am however trying at the moment to eat more fruit.
I am not sleeping much at the moment, am going through a period of being awake for the majority of the night, I just don't want to go to sleep, I mean I am tired but I just can't go to sleep because (and I know this sounds ridiculous) but it feels unnatural to me to do so. Well I am seeing the psychiatrist tommorow possibly with another psychiatrist present for a care approach programme. I am freaked out but I guess at least I will be someway there to knowing whats going on with me. I will let you guys know tommorow whats been said.
Scenicus
12-21-2005, 02:20 PM
Me again :rolleyes: . Just thought I would let you know what happened with the psychiatrist. My blood tests were all normal and she did a lot of tests for different blood problems. I am unlikely to have my head scan until the new year which does not supprise me as I think it would be unreasonable to expect one before hand. The un confirmed diagnosis is personality disorder emotionally unstable borderline schizophrenic although she does not want to give me the label just yet of schizophrenic as the outlook for curing this is rather negative. She is thinking of treating my with anti psychotics but will make this decision in the new year, which is driving me a bit crazy because things are incredibly noisy in my head right now and I feel rather ill as a result. She also thinks that yes I do have some obssessive compulsive traits, I believe that if I suffer from schizophrenia and obssessive compulsive disorder then it may be very difficult to diagnose the schizophrenia which traits include unpredictability, no one that lives with me would describe my behaviour as unpredictable any more. Huff! Oh well we shall see.
Merry Christmas to the boards and thanks once again for the help and thanks to whoever actually concieved the idea of a board like this as it is an excellent idea. :bouncing:
Merry Christmas to the boards and thanks once again for the help and thanks to whoever actually concieved the idea of a board like this as it is an excellent idea. :bouncing:
6foot3
12-21-2005, 02:58 PM
Hey Scenicus , i was reading a while back on Medline that a double blind control study on Fish Oils and Schizophrenia that those that recieved the Fish Oil did superior to those who had the placebo. Something for you to ponder in your battle with this !! later!!