I've been suffering since 2007 with nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, insomnia, severe chills, pain in the middle of the back, does anyone know what this is?

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I've been suffering since 2007 with nausea, vomiting, frequent urination, insomnia, severe chills, pain in the middle of the back, and funny taste in the mouth, especially after eating chocolate does anyone know what this is?

I've been to several doctors that at first think I just have an infection.  I also was ruled out for thyroid issues.  I just had an adrenal stress gland test done and am awaiting the results.

I have severe allergies to mostly all grains including wheat, barley, oats, rice and rye.  I eat a diet that is pretty healthy with lean protein and plenty of fruits and vegetables and have stayed away from dairy as well as I know that is pretty tough on the stomach.

I've also had complete bloodwork revealing that my iron count is too high, my potassium levels are low.  I've just been recently diagnosed with reactive hypoglycemia.  I've been eating every two hours with a protein and a complex carbohydrate such as a potato, but still feel weak.  

Does anyone have any idea of what this is?


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Hyperparathyroidism is one of several endocrine disorders that could explain your symptoms. Also possible is a food allergy/sensitivity, perhaps from something that sneaks in as an ingredient in prepared foods you eat.

To correct a few points in Bama_Lori's otherwise useful info, eggs are not a good source of calcium or vitamin D. And if you have reactive hypoglycemia, orange juice is not going to be useful. There are very few foods that have a significant amount of vitamin D; the best way to get the "sunshine vitamin" is through sun exposure or a supplement (D3 form is preferable). Calcium can be found in a variety of leafy green vegetables, as well as some nuts, but not in large quantities. If Ca deficiency is identified as a problem, talk to the doctor(s) involved about supplementing.

Last, I'm not sure that eating every two hours is ideal for reactive hypoglycemia. Again, check with the doctor(s) treating you to see if altering what you eat and when you eat it might help you feel better.

[Bama_Lori]

PS...if it is HPTH, then adding the calcium wll help you feel so much better in every aspect.

When the parathyroid goes wrong, it commands a high level of calcium in the blood...so if you dont eat it, it pulls it from the bones....then bone calcuim clogs the kidneys causing stones and flank pain...so if this is it...this could be causing all of that...plus excruciating pain and fatigue.  Add the calcium dietary if you can and are not allergic to it, worth a shot...

Dan Active is the best I have found for all my stomach ills and adding enough calcium in a quick four ounce shot.  Eggs are good for calcium and D.  Orange juice with added calcium is good too.

[Bama_Lori]

Look at Hyperparathyroidism...this is not checked with thyoid tests and rarely will docs put it all together before sending you round the gammit and back.

Good Sites for this:  Endocrine Web and Parathyroid.com  If they are thinking adrenal...the parathyroid is also an endocrine gland...just like adrenal is.

This will cause your metal counts to be off as well, but primary things to look at are

Calcium Level...
Look at the symptoms for hypercalcimia   High calcium

and PTH level

Parathyroid hormone...they will not check this less you ask for it....trust me, they never think of that.

And low vitamin D symptoms

High calcium will cause low D.  

Hope this helps and get well soon!

Lori