Help with diagnosis please

Hello!

First off,I am a 19 yr old male.  Last winter,some general symptoms began to compile.  I was referred to the usual loop of specialists, with no definitive answer.  Most likely I stopped pursuing them before I could get an answer but this year the symptoms are becoming more prevalent.  Here are a list of general symptoms.  I may be acting oversensitive but I wantted to make sure everything was included.  These symptoms range from occasional to constant.

Uncertain circulation problems(diagnosed raynauds disease)

Pain in lung(pleurisy)

anxiety/insomnia/emotionally detached/depression

High levels of ANA in blood test last winter

Constant sinus infection/mucous

occasional shots of pain in knees/ankles/shoulders/wrists

Poor digestion( Lactose intolerant and egg intolerant)

Cyst things on my "butt"

ADD(pretty badly)

Tired(probably from anxiety/depression)

Light headed/passing out

Clammy hands/feet

Occasional brief sleep paralysis

Easily vomit

"Wet" feeling/ tingling across body

Blister/ cyst type things throughout toes.  I dont think they are from friction

Grandmother had lupus and passed from complications, father had some sort of skin cancer

I am also confused because I dont have any major rashes on my skin although I have had hives a few times as a child.

I just feel like the doctor will think Im crazy.

Any input is greatly appreciated. Thanks!

Hi dj,

Welcome to the forum!

Sorry to hear about what you're going through.....you're too young to have to deal with this stuff!

You should definitely try to follow up on the high positive ANA, with pleurisy and Raynaud's it sounds as though you could have lupus or some sort of related connective tissue disease.

Another thought, have you considered getting tested for Lyme disease? Lyme is frequently called "The Great Imitator" (lymefacts.webs.com/thegreatimitator.htm) and can cause all sorts of weird symptoms (www.autoimmunityresearch.org/lyme-disease)! It can also trigger autoimmune diseases like lupus and RA, etc. Just be aware that the current blood tests for Lyme disease are very inaccurate and miss at least 50-75% of real Lyme cases. Best to see a Lyme expert (Lyme-Literate doctor, aka LLMD) for diagnosis and treatment. The Lyme forum here can help you find one should you decide to pursue this.

Good luck!
JoAnn