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Do I have childhood leukemia?

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Tacosspaghetti
Tacosspaghetti

Hi! I'm a 14 year-old girl who is not on any medications. For the last six months or so I have had these dull bone cramps mostly in my legs and sometimes in my arms. It feels like they come from within my bones and they disappear within a few seconds. Since a few weeks ago, one of my knees has been snapping whenever I bend it. I also feel a pressure in my legs sometimes.

A few months ago I also had a few chest flutters, but they stopped happening. Just recently I had one again. I don't know if this was caused by something else, but I feel it's important that I mention everything that happens in my body that I feel is slightly off.

Other things I have been noticing:

-Pale spots above my knee after swimming (Just recently)

-A sore-looking tiny red spot on my arm

-A tiny bit of appetite loss (I am generally a happy eater. I'm still excited about eating, but as of recently I have enough about mid-meal. Normally I can carry on forever.)

I'm very worried that I might have a childhood cancer like Leukemia. These are apparentely supposed to be some of the symptoms according to your symptom checker. What stage am I on according to my symptoms? What are my survival chances? Are these symptoms of another cancer? Help!!!!!

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  • brown45840
    brown45840 Tacosspaghetti

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    I am more concerned  about your worrying so much and you should too. I hope you are taking care of yourself; eating healthy, exercising and getting enough sleep. Also, you should be seeing a doctor for a routine medical checkup. Be sure you tell your doctor about your concerns. Meanwhile stop worrying and if symptoms continue more then two are three weeks, get medical help ASAP. I sure wish the best for you and hope you will live a long and happy life.
  • mrsmop
    mrsmop Tacosspaghetti

    Posted

    I agree with brown & also wonder whether you are spending too much time on line & perhaps you should be talking to your mum & dad or another adult such as a teacher.  

    What about your friends?  

    Have you seen your own doctor?  No one on this site or any other, can diagnose anything without actually seeing you.

    Are you in the UK?

    Try not to worry & talk to an adult.  Good luck.

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