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Re: Please help-Numerous medical issues
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Re: Please help-Numerous medical issues
by CCF Neurolgy MD - AY, Jan 01, 1995 12:00AM
Posted By CCF Neurology MD - AY on January 06, 1999 at 07:31:51:
In Reply to: Please help-Numerous medical issues posted by Maurice Markley on January 05, 1999 at 09:37:46:
Not sure if this is right area but posted to General on Dec 8th with no response.
I am a 38 yo cau male who has the following problems/issues:
1. Low platelet count: Test 6 mo ago: 129,000 Test 3 mo ago: 116,000
Test 1 mo ago: 108,000 Took 4th test on 3 Jan/possible referral to
specialist No problems with bruising but do have blood in sinuses
regularly when I blow nose.
2. Abnormal globulin on all 3 tests above.
3. Constantly tired. Sometimes fall asleep during work/classes.
4. Shooting pain in neck (left side)for last few weeks.
5. Some mid abdominal pain for last few weeks.
6. Sleeping problems. Rarely get more than a couple hours without waking
up and wake up very easily when I do sleep. Sometimes with a start.
7. Shortness of breath upon little or no real exertion.
8. Loss of appetite yet have gained weight.
I know this is a lot and could indicate several issues (i.e. narcosis, depression, possible spleen problem) but I have not gotten any clear indication from my MD and I would just like some insights. I used to be a very active person, exercising regularly. I have lost my desire to exercise and just do things I normally enjoy. I guess I am a little concerned at this point and perhaps you can shed some light on these issues or put me in the right forum to help me get some answers.
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Thanks for your questions. The symptoms described in your message do not
appear to have a neurological cause. In clinical scenarios like your case
where the multiplicity of symptoms do not point to a single organ system
the physical exam is even more important than usual, and unfortunately
that is not possible in this forum. I realize you mentioned the lack of
response from your primary physician, so perhaps you should consider a
second medical opinion/appointment with another General Practicioner.
Best of luck.
In Reply to: Please help-Numerous medical issues posted by Maurice Markley on January 05, 1999 at 09:37:46:
Not sure if this is right area but posted to General on Dec 8th with no response.
I am a 38 yo cau male who has the following problems/issues:
1. Low platelet count: Test 6 mo ago: 129,000 Test 3 mo ago: 116,000
Test 1 mo ago: 108,000 Took 4th test on 3 Jan/possible referral to
specialist No problems with bruising but do have blood in sinuses
regularly when I blow nose.
2. Abnormal globulin on all 3 tests above.
3. Constantly tired. Sometimes fall asleep during work/classes.
4. Shooting pain in neck (left side)for last few weeks.
5. Some mid abdominal pain for last few weeks.
6. Sleeping problems. Rarely get more than a couple hours without waking
up and wake up very easily when I do sleep. Sometimes with a start.
7. Shortness of breath upon little or no real exertion.
8. Loss of appetite yet have gained weight.
I know this is a lot and could indicate several issues (i.e. narcosis, depression, possible spleen problem) but I have not gotten any clear indication from my MD and I would just like some insights. I used to be a very active person, exercising regularly. I have lost my desire to exercise and just do things I normally enjoy. I guess I am a little concerned at this point and perhaps you can shed some light on these issues or put me in the right forum to help me get some answers.
=
Thanks for your questions. The symptoms described in your message do not
appear to have a neurological cause. In clinical scenarios like your case
where the multiplicity of symptoms do not point to a single organ system
the physical exam is even more important than usual, and unfortunately
that is not possible in this forum. I realize you mentioned the lack of
response from your primary physician, so perhaps you should consider a
second medical opinion/appointment with another General Practicioner.
Best of luck.
