Aa
Aa
A
A
A
Close
Avatar universal

Wasting away at 21 someone help

Someone please help me!
I am a 21 year old female with a 10 month old son.
Two years ago my health started deteriorating..
The symptoms are now to an almost debilitating point and quite frankly I am in fear of losing my life alot sooner than I would like.
I am dizzy(only when turning around or moving in the same direction too much) almost like exaggerated regular vertigo.--very exaggerated.
Nausea--that is near CONSTANT
Excessive weight loss over a 5 month period of time.
Was 115 regularly--am now 90 lbs..(EVERYBODY THINKS I AM ANOREXIC) except for those who live with me...--I AM NOT ANOREXIC NOR HAVE I EVER BEEN.
I look absolutely terrible and feel the same..
I am hypothyroid, although have never had the typical symptoms; ie; overweight...
My doctors turn me away after routine tests come back normal.
I cannot explain the terrible way I feel, I can hardly take care of my baby boy...
I'm very weak lethargic and occasionally have a day or few hours where I feel "well"
But almost all of my days consist of feeling that horrible unwell feeling; as if u think you may vomit, faint, or collapse but dont know which.
I tire so easily and feel like I could literally drop dead!!
I'm to the end of my rope.
Two years of nobody believing that something is very wrong with me!!
Also I have bad "indigestion" type symptoms daily and heavy queasy stomach that never feels at ease. Bowel movements are normal, some constipation.
I have an undisgnosed bleeding disorder also...
I just have no leads... No where to go. And nobody can seem to help! ;( I am living a terrible quality of life have been for 2 years...
I look like I am wasting away and it's VERY scary!!!
4 Responses
Sort by: Helpful Oldest Newest
1814148 tn?1332485798
You are very likely have a severe iron deficiency. Many of your symptoms point this way. Especially if you are cycles are long and unusually heavy. After the birth of my children, I was so anemic. I qualified for blood transfusions but I refused. I took iron supplements and iron shots. I ate iron-rich foods. I felt an improvement almost immediately. Each passing month was better and better.  

Have you had a blood transfusion since the birth of your son? If so, you could be experiencing a prolonged hemolytic reaction. When we recieve transfusions our body fights 100's of foreign antigens. This can put our body's in a state of inflammation for weeks and sometimes months. Hence the allergies. I don't mean to scare you but there is always the theoretical risk of contracting a communicable disease.

I hope this helps you to engage in a discussion with your doctor.

Well wishes and peace to you and your son :o)
Helpful - 0
1340994 tn?1374193977
Oh, and diabetes?  

And consider trying a different thyroid medication or a higher dose.  Docs are finding that you actually have to go by the symptoms, even when the numbers return to normal.  Maybe all you need is a higher dose.  If this doc won't try it, find a doc who will.  
Helpful - 0
1340994 tn?1374193977
Abdominal ultrasound for gallstones or HIDA scan for nonfunctioning gallbladder?  
Helpful - 0
Avatar universal
Might I add, I am short of breath alot of the time, and have allergies for the very first time in my life.
Have had tests,
Celiac-neg
Chrons-neg
Allergies/food--neg
Bleeding time--abnormally long
Clotting factor--aggressive platelet aggregation(clotting) all over body
Head ct scan for headaches--neg
Thyroid--hypo, been treated for 14 years--diagnosed as a small child
----also I have random long heavy heavy periods, am bleeding more than half of every month...been hospitalized twice for it-had transfusion.
Tested for von willebrand --neg
Helpful - 0
Have an Answer?

You are reading content posted in the Undiagnosed Symptoms Community

Top General Health Answerers
363281 tn?1714899967
Nelson, New Zealand
1756321 tn?1547095325
Queensland, Australia
19694731 tn?1482849837
AL
Learn About Top Answerers
Didn't find the answer you were looking for?
Ask a question
Popular Resources
Discharge often isn't normal, and could mean an infection or an STD.
In this unique and fascinating report from Missouri Medicine, world-renowned expert Dr. Raymond Moody examines what really happens when we almost die.
Think a loved one may be experiencing hearing loss? Here are five warning signs to watch for.
When it comes to your health, timing is everything
We’ve got a crash course on metabolism basics.
Learn what you can do to avoid ski injury and other common winter sports injury.