I have been having MAJOR problems and im only 19!!! PLEASE HELP!

[princss2883]

I am a 19 year old female and i really need some one to give me some advice or some type of answer please.... i have been having this sharp pain in the top part of my head that feel like someone is slicing a line in my brain and its very sudden and goes away within a few seconds, my vision has been getting very blurry and scattered and i have been getting very confused when i do everyday tasks.I have been getting very dizzy to the piont where i feel like im going to pass  out, when i bend down my heart pounds  in my eyes and throat so hard that i feel like my eyes are going to pop out and i lose my breath, im having short term memory problems, i have this pain that goes down my right arm, my hair is falling out and i am costantly tired ( i sleep all day! if i dont i feel like im going to fall over from exhaustion). I have been to many dr. but no one is giving me answers. I was diagnosed with endometriosis when i was 13 and i have a biconiate uterus ( 2 uterus's) with ovarian cysts. I have had 4 surgeries for the endo and i was also diagnosed with IBS ( irattable bowl syndrom). i have so many health problems that i dont even know what to do anymore!!! DOES SOMEONE HAVE ANY ADVICE OR IDEA AS TO WHATS GOING ON WITH ME?? i would really appreciate it! Thanks!

[Cindee56]

Hi, did any of the doctors check your thyroid?  Some of the symptoms seem thyroid related?  It's possible.  Have you gained or lost weight recently?  Feel hot or cold?  The hair loss can definitely be thyroid.

Do you get the sharp pain on the head a lot?  Is it every day?  It could be a migraine.  Go to a neurologist, definitely about the headache and vision and arm pain.

Another possibility is something in your cervical spine (neck).  A disk problem or herniation can cause pain going down the arm.  You are kind of young for this, but I have had it so I'm mentioning it.

The fact that you said you sleep all day makes me wonder if it is CFS (Chronic Fatigue Syndrome).  Check that out also.

These are all my ideas, but I'm not a doctor, so take it for what it's worth.

I hope you get some answers soon.

[princss2883]

hi cindee. the sharp pain only happens when my heart pounds into my throat ( which is everyday) and they are checking for thyroid now. I am currently wearing a 24 hr heart moniter and i am getting an ultrasound on my glands tomorrow. i have no idea whats going on with my body! its crazy! Thank you so much for your thaughts! i will def. ask about those things! :)

[PlateletGal]

Welcome aboard ! I'm glad to hear that you are wearing a heart monitor right now because CFS patients often fail this test:


Holter Test (heart) "All 60 patients with CFS showed repetitively flat to inverted T waves alternating with normal T waves"

SOURCE: http://www.chestjournal.org/cgi/content/abstract/104/5/1417

In addition, CFS patients often have a low thyroid... BUT, the standard thyroid tests (TSH, T3) often miss it. The test normally preferred is a "T3 REVERSE" --- many CFS patients are failing that test, so if your thyroid is low normal, please consider asking your physician about the T3 REVERSE, especially if your heart test is abnormal.

We have a fibro/CFS board on MedHelp... just so you are aware.



A CFS diagnosis should be considered in patients who present with six months or more of unexplained fatigue accompanied by other characteristic symptoms. These symptoms include:

cognitive dysfunction, including impaired memory or concentration
postexertional malaise lasting more than 24 hours (exhaustion and increased symptoms) following physical or mental exercise
unrefreshing sleep
joint pain (without redness or swelling)
persistent muscle pain
headaches of a new type or severity
tender cervical or axillary lymph nodes
sore throat
Other Common Symptoms

In addition to the eight primary defining symptoms of CFS, a number of other symptoms have been reported by some CFS patients. The frequency of occurrence of these symptoms varies among patients. These symptoms include:

irritable bowel, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea or bloating
chills and night sweats
brain fog
chest pain
shortness of breath
chronic cough
visual disturbances (blurring, sensitivity to light, eye pain or dry eyes)
allergies or sensitivities to foods, alcohol, odors, chemicals, medications or noise
difficulty maintaining upright position (orthostatic instability, irregular heartbeat, dizziness, balance problems or fainting)
psychological problems (depression