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I am 17 years old, and am experiencing some distressing pain.
I've had severe headaches for about 2-3 years now. They are usually incredibly sharp and centered in one exact point, kind of like a knife digging itself into my brain. They usually occur on the upper left side of my head, but I have felt it in pretty much every region. It gets very, very sharp some of the times, other times its just a dull pain that goes away after awhile. The ones above my eyeballs hurt the most. There is also a very sharp ringing in my ears, when I sleep or do anything I have to have some noise in the background otherwise the ringing is just too much.
I get weird and somewhat random spasms on my body. They have happened pretty much everywhere, but usually in the same location. It happens in my upper arms (both arms), right above my kneecaps, in my neck, in my eyes, near my rear, my hands, and in my foot. They are for the most part not painful, but just annoying. They get strong enough as you can see it moving underneath my clothing. They last anywhere from 20 seconds to 5 minutes, and sometimes once a day, sometimes 10 times a day, or some days it doesn't.
I have some memory problems as well. For a recent example, I cannot remember what teams play who in the NBA playoffs, which I have been following closely. For some reason, I just cannot remember the teams. Its very infuriating because its something I should definitely know. Just little things like this. I used to be able to remember any telephone number somebody would say, and repeat it without pause, but now I can't, or I mix a couple numbers up. Stuff like that.
I have also noticed I have been speaking differently. Its hard to explain, but its like my brain or mouth can't keep up with each other, and I sometimes miss a word or say it funnily (not saying the word all the way through kind of thing).
Mental-wise, I sometimes think thoughts I shouldn't and can't get them out of my head (such as my parents dying, not me killing them of course, but like them getting shot or falling off a cliff, and stupid bad thoughts like that). I also get scared of things, such as recently, I was too scared to go down the hallway to go to my bedroom for some reason, so I slept on the couch. I know it was irrational now, but when it happened I just could not explain it. I am also VERY VERY afraid of going out. I cannot go the store with my parents, or go pretty much anywhere with them. The thought of it makes me want to throw up and makes my stomach burn. This is probably my most bothersome "symptom".
There are also some red spots on my forearms and on my thighs. Research leads me to believe its something called Keratosis Pilaris, but I think I have also read somewhere this could be a symptom. This has been very damaging to my self esteem. Where I live it gets like 100F in the summer, and to cover up the spots I have to wear long sleeve shirts/jackets, which makes me very self conscious and embarrassed. I feel this to be one of the reasons I cannot go out as well.
My mental state has prohibited me from going to see the doctor. My parents are aware I have headaches and pain, but not the full extent. I am pretty large for my age, so its not like my parents could forcefully take me to the doctor. I just feel like I can't go to the doctor and I have no idea why. I really do want to go and get my skin looked at and see whats up with rest, but its just impossible for me. It really makes me feel helpless.
I am 17 years old, and am experiencing some distressing pain.
I've had severe headaches for about 2-3 years now. They are usually incredibly sharp and centered in one exact point, kind of like a knife digging itself into my brain. They usually occur on the upper left side of my head, but I have felt it in pretty much every region. It gets very, very sharp some of the times, other times its just a dull pain that goes away after awhile. The ones above my eyeballs hurt the most. There is also a very sharp ringing in my ears, when I sleep or do anything I have to have some noise in the background otherwise the ringing is just too much.
I get weird and somewhat random spasms on my body. They have happened pretty much everywhere, but usually in the same location. It happens in my upper arms (both arms), right above my kneecaps, in my neck, in my eyes, near my rear, my hands, and in my foot. They are for the most part not painful, but just annoying. They get strong enough as you can see it moving underneath my clothing. They last anywhere from 20 seconds to 5 minutes, and sometimes once a day, sometimes 10 times a day, or some days it doesn't.
I have some memory problems as well. For a recent example, I cannot remember what teams play who in the NBA playoffs, which I have been following closely. For some reason, I just cannot remember the teams. Its very infuriating because its something I should definitely know. Just little things like this. I used to be able to remember any telephone number somebody would say, and repeat it without pause, but now I can't, or I mix a couple numbers up. Stuff like that.
I have also noticed I have been speaking differently. Its hard to explain, but its like my brain or mouth can't keep up with each other, and I sometimes miss a word or say it funnily (not saying the word all the way through kind of thing).
Mental-wise, I sometimes think thoughts I shouldn't and can't get them out of my head (such as my parents dying, not me killing them of course, but like them getting shot or falling off a cliff, and stupid bad thoughts like that). I also get scared of things, such as recently, I was too scared to go down the hallway to go to my bedroom for some reason, so I slept on the couch. I know it was irrational now, but when it happened I just could not explain it. I am also VERY VERY afraid of going out. I cannot go the store with my parents, or go pretty much anywhere with them. The thought of it makes me want to throw up and makes my stomach burn. This is probably my most bothersome "symptom".
There are also some red spots on my forearms and on my thighs. Research leads me to believe its something called Keratosis Pilaris, but I think I have also read somewhere this could be a symptom. This has been very damaging to my self esteem. Where I live it gets like 100F in the summer, and to cover up the spots I have to wear long sleeve shirts/jackets, which makes me very self conscious and embarrassed. I feel this to be one of the reasons I cannot go out as well.
My mental state has prohibited me from going to see the doctor. My parents are aware I have headaches and pain, but not the full extent. I am pretty large for my age, so its not like my parents could forcefully take me to the doctor. I just feel like I can't go to the doctor and I have no idea why. I really do want to go and get my skin looked at and see whats up with rest, but its just impossible for me. It really makes me feel helpless.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
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Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
I am sorry to say, but no one can really help you on net. You will have to take your parents into confidence, tell them all that you are facing and get an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible.
I would suggest you get the blood levels of the following checked if they have not already been checked: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, or vitamins B1, B3, or B6 and Vitamin D. Generally deficiencies of any of the above can cause muscle spasms in localized or generalized areas of the body. Get your kidney function, parathyroid gland function and adrenal function tests done because these affect the electrolyte balance in the body. Stress, alcohol, caffeine and fatigue all cause similar symptoms. Certain sleep disorders and peripheral nerve disorders due to diabetes or hypothyroidism can also be the cause. It could also be depression, chronic fatigue syndrome or even mini strokes.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. You must go to a doctor as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
I am sorry to say, but no one can really help you on net. You will have to take your parents into confidence, tell them all that you are facing and get an appointment with a doctor as soon as possible.
I would suggest you get the blood levels of the following checked if they have not already been checked: potassium, calcium, sodium, magnesium, vitamin B complex, or vitamins B1, B3, or B6 and Vitamin D. Generally deficiencies of any of the above can cause muscle spasms in localized or generalized areas of the body. Get your kidney function, parathyroid gland function and adrenal function tests done because these affect the electrolyte balance in the body. Stress, alcohol, caffeine and fatigue all cause similar symptoms. Certain sleep disorders and peripheral nerve disorders due to diabetes or hypothyroidism can also be the cause. It could also be depression, chronic fatigue syndrome or even mini strokes.
It is difficult to comment beyond this at this stage. You must go to a doctor as soon as possible. Please let me know if there is any thing else and do keep me posted. Take care!
You sound like a very articulate, intelligent 17 year old who has very real problems and who needs help. Agoraphobia is the fear of going out in public places. You also sound like you are struggling with obsessive thinking. You may have obsessive compulsive disorder. You likely also have underlying medical issues causing at least some of your symptoms.
May I suggest your positive step of a cry for help on here needs to take it a step further by a willingness to have your parents set up an appointment with a competent psychiatrist & to want help enough to allow them to take you to that doctor. You can ask for the type of medicines that have been around for the most years and have the least amount of side effects to try to take an edge of some of those symptoms so you can then pursue getting medical tests. And if you are a Christian, casting your cares on the Lord, for He cares for you, getting into God's Word, getting Biblical counsel and having prayer support are vital.
You should see a neurologist about those headaches, memory, speech, involuntary movements etc. problems and ask for an MRI and ask if an EEG would be in order as well. You don't want to live like this not knowing why these things are happening to you, right?
Have you tried lotion on your the spots? I was diagnosed myself with keratosis pilaris. The old cells weren't sluffing off fast enough or something. Another thought about the spots- what about rosacea? Taking vitamin 50 time release and a multi with niacin might help if you have this. A vitamin B 2 deficiency can contribute to this problem and e how mentions niacin as well. But they say not start treatment before seeing a doctor because vitamin B deficiency can be a sign of a serious disorder (if you indeed have one and you need to be properly diagnosed for your skin problem).
May I suggest your positive step of a cry for help on here needs to take it a step further by a willingness to have your parents set up an appointment with a competent psychiatrist & to want help enough to allow them to take you to that doctor. You can ask for the type of medicines that have been around for the most years and have the least amount of side effects to try to take an edge of some of those symptoms so you can then pursue getting medical tests. And if you are a Christian, casting your cares on the Lord, for He cares for you, getting into God's Word, getting Biblical counsel and having prayer support are vital.
You should see a neurologist about those headaches, memory, speech, involuntary movements etc. problems and ask for an MRI and ask if an EEG would be in order as well. You don't want to live like this not knowing why these things are happening to you, right?
Have you tried lotion on your the spots? I was diagnosed myself with keratosis pilaris. The old cells weren't sluffing off fast enough or something. Another thought about the spots- what about rosacea? Taking vitamin 50 time release and a multi with niacin might help if you have this. A vitamin B 2 deficiency can contribute to this problem and e how mentions niacin as well. But they say not start treatment before seeing a doctor because vitamin B deficiency can be a sign of a serious disorder (if you indeed have one and you need to be properly diagnosed for your skin problem).
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