06-26-2010, 11:54 PM
#1 Newbie
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Join Date: Jun 2010
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Strange collection of symptoms... any idea what this could be?
Over the past 3 weeks I have experienced the following abnormal symptoms:
- Exhaustion (sleeping 8-12 hours a day and still not rested)
- Fullness in stomach
- Nausea and stomach cramps in upper abdomen after eating
- Rapid weight loss (due to not eating from stomach discomfort)
- Loss of sex drive (from high to non-existent)
- Heightened senses to touch and smell.
- Black bruises on legs (now fading)
- Swollen Lymph Nodes (2 separate ones at separate times, only lasted no more than 4 days each)
- Extreme sudden irritability
- Weakness
- Muscle Cramps in Legs causing a slight limp for 2 days
- Hypoglycemia slightly overactive from normal (had a quick black out from 2/3 bag of popcorn)
- Sleep patterns alter between insomnia and excessive sleeping
- Inability to stay awake during the day, frequent naps even with a full night's sleep.
- Frequent intense dreams, wake up with heart racing.
Any ideas on what this could be? Even a collection of multiple things? My doctor wants to do an Adrenal Stress Index test.
06-29-2010, 07:05 PM
#2 Senior Veteran
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Florida
Posts: 1,454
Re: Strange collection of symptoms... any idea what this could be?
Could be alot of things. Ulcer or gastritis, Celiac disease, GERD w/o heartburn, sleep apnea, hyperthyroid, the list goes on . . .
Your doc started with this "adrenal stress" test? S/He didn't get a complete metabolic panel or a CBC done? You might want to get a second opinion. The first thing I would want to check would be my blood cell counts (CBC), to make sure I don't have a hidden infection or blood loss from an ulcer.
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06-29-2010, 10:14 PM
#3 Senior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 147
Re: Strange collection of symptoms... any idea what this could be?
There are so many overlapping symptoms to narrow it down to just one thing. I had mono and I had a lot of the symptoms. You need to get a full work up obviously. It also sounds like chronic fatigue syndrome. There is no test for this so you'll need talk ton
06-30-2010, 07:27 AM
#4 Newbie
(female)
Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 4
Re: Strange collection of symptoms... any idea what this could be?
I am uninsured and have to pay for all tests out of pocket. I haven't done the Adrenal Stress Index test yet.
I have gluten intolerance, lactose intolerance, hypoglycemia, benign essential tremor, chemical sensitivities and sensory defensiveness.
06-30-2010, 09:03 AM
#5 Senior Member
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Posts: 147
Re: Strange collection of symptoms... any idea what this could be?
Well if your doctor feels strongly about that test then I would go ahead and get it. You can't keep living with no answers.
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