Hi, everyone. I haven't been diagnosed with Celiac disease, so I hope it's okay for me to post here. I'm a 21-year-old female who has been struggling with some chronic symptoms for about a year now....
Hi! So I spoke to my PCP and she confirmed what we already knew. It's for sure Lyme disease. She is super angry at the cardiologist who missed it... says I should investigate/report it. Only onwards...
Hi! I know they're not the normal symptoms for Lyme -- I haven't read anything about anyone with these symptoms, either. So I've lost about 70 pounds in the last year. I was heavy to begin with, so...
Great, thank you so much. I will do exactly that....
Thank you for your reply. I have the BEST relationship with my PCP, so I may start there but will absolutely ask for a recommendation for a LLMD depending on her response. Is this not medically...
Interesting, thank you for the reply! Yes, the only IgM band I have present is the 41 kDa. I have never been diagnosed or treated for Lyme before. You're saying that with the one positive IgM and...
Hi, yes it was. Rather, I'm not sure if it was ignored, overlooked, or perhaps misunderstood. Either way, it wasn't mentioned to me. No idea I tested positive until I asked for a copy of my lab...
I presented to my doctor about a year ago with unexplained weight loss, hair loss, fatigue, scalloped tongue and a myriad of other symptoms. I've had a whole slew of tests. Most recently, I've seen a...
Thank you for the suggestions! Funny because none of the doctors I have seen have mentioned any of those... only the gastroenterologist said that there wasn't evidence of a deficiency. Interesting...
Hi, thank you both for the responses. Odd that none of my doctors have even mentioned a stool sample. And I have had a lot of those blood tests including a CBC with diff, metabolic panel, liver...
Hi, you have a good point with avoiding excessive radiation. The gastroenterologist doesn't think it is UC or Crohn's but said it could be a unique case. Just wants to check if GI tract is OK. And...
Hi everyone! Just wanted to give an update. So I finally worked up the nerve and scheduled an appointment with a gastroenterologist. He was a very, very nice guy. Seemed caring and listened to me....
Hi, thank you for the reply! It's nice to know that someone else has the same fear, haha! I'm trying really hard to be assertive and be an advocate for my own health... I'm glad that you finally...
I'm not exactly sure the specific lab company my tests were done, just my local hospital lab... but in my research I saw that anything greater than 4 is considered a weak positive. Calling the doctor...
Hi, beave, thank you for your response! I've just had a bunch of blood tests done, apparently nothing of significance. I've had a slightly low MCH, elevated neutrophils and decreased lymphocytes...
Hi NiceCupOfTea, thank you for the response! I know that 55 pounds is so much weight to lose. I wouldn't say my eating habits have been low enough to cause that. There will be some days that I really...
Hi everyone, I should mention right away that I have not been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. I figured that people here probably have been through a lengthy process of being diagnosed. Please let me...
supapfunk: Yes, I am a female. It is actually interesting that you mention this because when I saw the endocrinologist, he ran some hormonal tests. One that came back elevated was DHEA-sulfate, which...
Hi, thank you for the response. Thank for for the suggestions, I will ask about them. I think I am also going to be tested for GI issues, such as Celiac. I'm not discounting the possibility of this...
Hi everyone, hope you're all doing well! I've been having some medical issues for the past few months, beginning probably in May or so. I've had weight loss (roughly 50 lbs - I was heavy to begin...
Hi, thanks for the response. I honestly did not even think to ask for that, I figured he would know exactly what to ask for. And yes - the endocrinologist is under the same umbrella as my primary...
Appointment went well, the doctor was a nice guy. He did a full head-to-toe exam because apparently my symptoms were vague and non-conclusive. Apparently I have slow eye movements (eye bulge?) and a...
Hello again! I just wanted to quickly provide an update! I called the endocrinologist's office today to reschedule my appointment in the future. As I was on the phone, there was a cancellation. I...
hypoHasimoto: Thank you for the information! My PCP spoke to the endocrinologist in the network (my PCP is associated with a local hospital so they have many specialists in the same network). My PCP...
Hi everybody! I posted recently, but thought that I could reach more people with a new post regarding my specific lab results. I've had a lot of the classic hyperthyroidism symptoms - fatigue, weight...
Hi everyone, I finally received my blood test results. TSH: 0.707 [0.360-3.7] T3: 98 [60-181] T4: 1.55 [0.76-1.46] Only my T4 was slightly elevated, but my doctor said it wasn't high enough to cause...
hypoHasimoto: I should get the results. I'll try to get them and will share. I know for a fact T3, T4, and TSH were checked, I'm unsure about the antibodies. Thank you! SharonZ: Definitely...
cyclinglady: I did have a full thyroid panel done. Also, my glucose numbers have been fine in the past. I was not tested for diabetes then because I have no other symptoms - no excessive thirst or...
hypoHashimoto: Hi, i do not have my official test results. I was out of town when my results came back, so my doctor discussed it with me on the phone. jenagade: Very frustrating. I am from the USA...
Thank you everyone for the suggestions! Right now, I'm kind of stuck in limbo. My PCP referred me to see and endocrinologist, but the endocrinologist cannot see me for two months. I'm not sure what...
I have not been formally diagnosed with celiac disease, so I hope this is OK to post. I've bee having some medical issues recently that I haven't been able to pin down yet. I'm a 20-year-old female...
Thank you, scorpio-girl :) Hope your symptoms are straightened out. The thing about hyperthyroidism that doesn't match is that I have a decreased appetite, no temperature intolerances, and my periods...
Hi, I have not yet been officially diagnosed with a thyroid condition, so I hope this is OK to post. I am 20-years-old, and I have been having symptoms for the past few months. I saw my GP two weeks...
Hi - I am new to this forum. I have not been diagnosed with a thyroid condition yet, but I was hoping to get some advice before I consult my doctor. I am 20-years-old, and within the past couple days...
Thank you, Accept. It really means a lot hearing those words from you. Obviously I know that anxiety is nothing to be ashamed of, I guess it's just finally admitting that I need help to others. i...
It definitely settles it a bit, but not entirely of course. I only have so much time to do it. School is my main priority, which is very stressful. I guess I'm just a bit worried about going to the...
Thank you for those words of encouragement! As far as as coping and self soothing techniques, I take a lot of "me time" when I'm stressed. Well, as much as I can. I take a break and like to watch a...
Hi - Thanks so much for both of your replies. I totally understand that some anxiety is normal, but I've recently been tuning more into it. I had a regular physical the other day, and my GP asked...
Hi- I am also 20-years-old. Although I am not officially diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, I do get the feeling of my heart fluttering, especially when I'm under a huge amount of stress. To me, it...
Recently, I have come to terms with the fact that I may have an anxiety disorder and I would like to consult my doctor regarding an officially diagnosis. I am 20-years-old. I have always been a very...
@SisterPam: Yes, the doctor that I am seeing right now is an orthopedist. I am supposed to make a decision and then get back to him, I have yet to make a decision yet. Although, I went to physical...
@SisterPam: Happy Monday to you as well, I hope yours was better than mine :( Yes, I am very lucky that I can function on NSAIDS, although there are some days I wish I had something stronger. I'm so...
Hi guys, I have an appointment today so I will bring it up for sure. @SisterPam - I'm actually not taking any pain meds other than the occasional NSAID, I do not want to become dependent on pain...
@syXx, I'm not sure if they're exactly goosebumps, it's just the closest feeling to them. Randomly, even if it is not cold out, I will get the feeling of goosebumps only in my leg(s). I guess it is...
bumping this. I am just curious if the intermittent feeling of goosebumbs localized to my legs could be related to my back injury/ sciatic nerve. Also, recently my toes have started going numb when I...
How did it go this morning?...
Hi all, hope you are all having a good week. I just thought that I would check in and update a bit. So I have been going to physical two days a week for the past two weeks or so. I'm not sure if/when...
Hi, sorry I have not had a chance to update earlier. My PT appointment went well, I really really like the place that I am going, along with the physical therapists. They did an ultrasound and ice...
Hi, thanks for responding so quickly! upbeat: I would like to see another doctor if this condition becomes more serious. My mom and I talked and she said that most of these doctor's aren't looking to...
nvrthesame98: Okay, I am glad to hear that I was not overreacting. I am very sorry to hear about your experience at the doctor's office. I left that office, and went elsewhere. Update: So I had...