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Sent September 30, 2006 8:45 p.m. (2 days and 6 hours later)
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Sent October 02, 2006 2:13 a.m. (1 day and 5 hours later)
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Relist: No answer yet. Would someone PLEASE help me with this. I have been waiting for 3 days now, and no one will reply. I didnt intend for the post to be so long, but didnt want to leave out potentially necessay information. All I am asking is for someone to help give me a better idea as to what might be wrong (whether one or more possiblities), and the best test (s) to ask for in order to - hopefully - find the cause the quickest. Again, thank you for any help you can give me.
Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on October 2 2006 at 7:58pm
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Sent October 03, 2006 9:37 a.m. (1 day and 7 hours later)
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Relist: No answer yet.
Will someone please take the few moments to read my post and help me. I'm just looking for an idea as to what could be wrong (even if more than 1 possibility) and what test(s) I should persue first. Thank you!
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October 03, 2006 10:52 a.m. (1 hour and 14 minutes later)
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Hi Jennifer, It looks like you have a lot of things going on. I understand that you don't have medical insurance, but without seeing a doctor in person for an exam, I'm not sure how much assistance we can provide you. My suggestion would be to get a fasting blood glucose test for diabetes due to the fact that it runs in your family and you are "considerably" overweight. Also ask the doctor about the possibility of latent autoimmune diabetes which is sometimes mistaken for type 2 diabetes in people who are in their thirties or older. The swelling in your legs while sitting at your desk, cold hands and feet, could be due to poor circulation, either from being overweight, diabetes, or heart problems. So, my next suggestion would be to see a doctor for a stress test. If they find no heart problems, then I suggest beginning a walking program to get your blood circulating and set the stage for losing some weight. I also suggest you get regular paps and breast exams due to your family history. And do breast self-exams every month, seven days after your period starts. Breasts have a tendency to be lumpy right before periods start, so you can get a feel for what your breasts normally feel like and have a basis for comparison. If possible, you should have your wisdom teeth removed because you shouldn't be having recurring infections due to this. The migraines could be caused from any number of things, and you've only had one since your twenties, several months ago. The diagnosis of acute abdomen is a pretty generic term for anything that upsets the tummy. With the other symptoms you mentioned, it could possibly be gastroenteritis, and maybe even a viral form which would explain the fevers, nausea, vomiting. The stabbing pain in your breasts could have several causes. This is called mastalgia, and it is generally causes by hormone fluctuations. There are other causes, such as benign cysts, but they are usually not anything serious. I'm not sure how much assistance I have given you. And I know you were trying to avoid seeing a doctor due to lack of insurance, but I do urge you to find a doc who will check you out and let you make payments. If you don't feel I have helped you in any way, please do not accept my answer.
Edited by lkjones309 on October 3 2006 at 10:53am__________________ If you found this answer helpful, PLEASE CLICK on ACCEPT and leave FEEDBACK. Accepting an answer that you are able to use improves both of our ratings. Thanks!
Lori
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Sent October 03, 2006 11:24 a.m. (32 minutes and 16 seconds later)
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Lori, Thank you for taking the time to read my post, and for trying to help me with this. At the moment I am not concerned with pap or breast exams (although I do regular breast exams already =o) and my brother was the only diabetic in our family. The glucose in the urinalysis back in May was _normal_ and, although I have not one recently, I have had the glucose test in the past and was fine. I am fairly well aware of the signs of Type II diabetes, having lived with my brother when he developed it, and have not had any of the tell-tale signs ((excessive thirst, increased urine, craving sweets, etc.)). And the migraines - I apologize for not making it clearer that I had bouts with them throughout my mid 20s and then the really bad, long-lasting (2-3 wks straight) migraine earlier this year. ((Just wanted to clarify that, not that I think there is probably much of a connection between the headaches & stomach problems)). I _have_ been to the doctors - to the ER because of the stomach swelling & pain and a follow up with my primary doctor who only wanted to check for gallstones, despite my not having a gallbladder. Once the ultrasound she insisted on came back ok, she didnt want to help me any further, and left me back to square 1. I cannot afford to keep paying her $50+ a pop, or pay $200 (to start!) for a specialist, or the $1500 or so to have my wisdom teeth removed. ((That said, I am trying to get financial help to get my health taken care of, but it, of course, is going to take time - and that is if I qualify.)) I dont believe the swelling is because of my being overweight alone - as I have been overweight all my life, and all these problems with my upper abdomen & the swelling in my legs, ankles and feet (which is now accompanied by a heavy feeling) has just came up, seemingly, out of nowhere. I honestly think there must be something more going on.((I do exercise every day or every other day, for at least 15-20 minutes, despite my very extreme fatigue)). If you want to reply to me again, I am certainly open to any more information you may be able to offer. I cannot say that I feel the first post has helped me very much because I guess I am not understanding what kinds of causes for my abdomninal (and other) symptoms you are suggesting - aside from diabetes. ((Would the latent autoimmune diabetes or type 2 cause the pain and swelling in my abdomen? the back pain? the heart irregularities?)) Thank you again for your attempt to assist me. =o) Customer (name blocked for privacy)
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October 03, 2006 11:47 a.m. (23 minutes and 20 seconds later)
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Dear Jennifer, I'm sorry I could not be of more assistance. I really do believe you're going to have to see a doctor due to the magnitude of your symptoms. But I understand being in a financial position that makes that difficult. Please do continue to seek financial assistance to get these things looked into. I hope that you do get regular paps as you have a familial history of cervical and breast cancer, and cervical cancer is easy to treat when caught early. I still think you should have a stress test to see how your heart is doing. You don't say how overweight you are, but the swelling and back problems can be brought on by obesity, even if you've been about the same size/in proportion to your age, your whole life. You might also think about having your thyroid checked (I don't remember if you've already done that), especially if you've noticed dry skin and hair, because hypothyroidism can cause the fatigue and cold hands and feet you reported. One more thing I wanted to touch on here--I don't know the reasons your brother committed suicide, but if there was an issue of depression, please keep in mind that depression can run in families, and sometimes emotional pain can manifest itself in physical ailments. Please do not take offense to this, as I am only trying to look at different avenues, and I'm not in any way making any type of judgment about you or your physical pain that you are suffering. It's just something I felt I needed to mention. Again, I wish I could better help you, and I will definitely alert other experts on this site to see if anyone can be of further assistance. We have wonderful doctors and nurses here (of which I am neither), and they might better be able to assist you. I'm going to do that now, so hang on and hopefully you'll get some answers to your questions! Thank you for the opportunity to at least try, and for trusting us with your time and patience! __________________ If you found this answer helpful, PLEASE CLICK on ACCEPT and leave FEEDBACK. Accepting an answer that you are able to use improves both of our ratings. Thanks!
Lori
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Sent October 03, 2006 12:30 p.m. (43 minutes and 1 second later)
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Dear Lori, A big thank you - again - for replying, and for trying to get others to respond! I really, truly appreciate all your effort. =o) To answer a couple of things in your last post : I have had occasional back problems most of my life, due to a curvature of my lower spine, but didnt connect that to the recent pain as, at first, it was radiatinged the middle of my abdomen, and is now off center to the right of my lower back and seemed to _move_ as the abdominal pain shifted more to the right. I suspected thyroid problems way back in my teens, because I had always had an easy time gaining weight and a very difficult time losing it, no matter what I tried. This is still the case, but over the years I have been checked about 3 times and the tests always come back negative. I don't have dry skin or hair. (Not to say that things havent changed, chemical, in my body, as they obviously have). I just wonder if things like being overweight or thyroid problems could cause such severe, sudden symptoms like those of my abdomen. (When it started, in May, it was out of the blue and very, very painful - even though the pain and symptoms have now varied). As for depression.. It does run, somewhat, in our family, (brother, cousin, ?), and Im sure it was an _issue_ with my brother as he had had a very difficult time accepting his diabetes. But, I believe his suicide was because he could not stand watching our dad die, and knowing he was going to pass. (My brother killed himself 3 days before dad died). I, too, have had my share of depression throughout the years, but have learned coping skills, turned to my faith, and believe I have learned how to cope well. Had I not been able to cope with losses last year as well as I did, I do believe that depression could be a cause. That said, at this point I am not going to rule anything out as a possibility - just looking to narrow the field, so to speak! Many, many thanks to you again!!! Sincerely, Customer (name blocked for privacy) (Jennifer)
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October 03, 2006 12:35 p.m. (4 minutes and 9 seconds later)
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Hi Jennifer, I have forwarded your question to other experts on this site. Hopefully someone will respond soon with some answers to your ailments. You're welcome, for what it's worth, and I hope we see you again at JA! __________________ If you found this answer helpful, PLEASE CLICK on ACCEPT and leave FEEDBACK. Accepting an answer that you are able to use improves both of our ratings. Thanks!
Lori
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Sent October 03, 2006 7:52 p.m. (7 hours and 17 minutes later)
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thanks for forwarding my information, Lori
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Sent October 03, 2006 8:09 p.m. (4 minutes and 13 seconds later)
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Reply to Lori's Post: .... awaiting another reply....
Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on October 3 2006 at 9:09pm
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