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I am a 21 year old male Currently in Tech school.
No alcohol or drug use
light smoker
I have been having some weird symptoms lately and it has been Interfering with my life. Let me start by saying i think my doctors think i am "faking" or "drug" seeking because of how i look... I have never taken any illegal drugs in my life besides Marijuana & light drinking in high school. I have many symptoms but what is worrying me is everyday headaches(eyes feel weird & sometimes my ear rings when i get these headaches), Heart pains, bad short term memory loss, fits of rage, & Bad confusion. Other symptoms are Dry thin skin with dark bags under my eye, thin hair, & low BMI. Also i have a few brown spots on the white's of my eye. To make it simple I look like i am on drugs. I have had multiple tests done a TSH, CBC, metab panel, EKG & ECG. I was told they look fine. I had 2 abnormalities MPV 12.9 & Albumin 5.3. I suspected I had Hyperthyroidism but they said it was normal with a TSH value of 0.96. No clue why they didin't check my anti bodies. My doctor then said i had anxiety and put me on buspar to see if that helped. I felt worse on it and stopped it. Then i went back because of the same symptoms and was given a "drug" talk... I was offended but kept it to myself. I was asked "did you stop taking it or did you take it all" Why would someone say that? At the end i was asked if i would like to see a psychiatrist. I am very confused and mad at this situation I am having physical symptoms and just want too feel better. Also i try so hard to gain weight i eat constantly big meals and protein shakes (I was told it could be my genetics) I have a BMI of 17.3. I also drink lots of water but wake up with a dry mouth. Sorry if this seems like too much to grasp but i am just so confused this all started about a year ago... Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Lowell
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lilian05079 lowell43093
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Has your doc ordered a complete blood count and tested for vit and mineral deficiency..such as vit B12 ask to be tested...as B12 deficiency can cause all the symptoms you describe and other vit and mineral deficiencies..you are entitled to a second opinion..see another doctor in your practice.....best wishes..
lowell43093 lilian05079
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My CBC was "normal" with one abnormality, MPV with a value of 12.9. I will ask for a vitamin & mineral test next time i go. Thanks for the reply.
Lowell
lilian05079 lowell43093
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lilian05079 lowell43093
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I re-read your post. You mentioned yiu are presenting with Albumin abnormality and brown spots on whites of your eyes this is liver related. Have you got pale yellowy skin?...i think your liver needs to be investigated further...did your doc make mention of the abnormal Albumin and brown spots in the whites of your eyes?...if not go back and see another doctor at the practice for a second opinion...best wishes....
lowell43093 lilian05079
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Hi lilian05079
Skin is slightly yellow, and I was told my albumin level isn't anything to be worried about because my Bilirubin level is 0.2 and in normal range. But that seems like its on the low side. I will mention that to my doctor, I just don't want to seem like a hypochondriac but i don't know what to do if i am suffering and they don't believe me
Thank you.
lilian05079 lowell43093
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Hi lowell43093
(1)..Normal for direct bilirubin = 0.4mg/dL
(2)...Total bilirubin = 0.2-1.2 mg/dL
(3)..Normal range for adults= 1.2 mg/dL
(mg/dL = milligrams per decilitre)
Do you know what bilirubin test was carried out..you will have to ask for a print out of your blood test results. You are quite entitled to ask your doc for a copy of your blood results under 'The Freedom of Information Act'..then you can see what bilirubin test you had....best wishes.....
lowell43093 lilian05079
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Yes, it was part of my metabolic panel here is my results.
BUN 15 6 - 20 mg/dL Final
CREATININE 0.8 0.6 - 1.2 mg/dL Final
GFR should be used to assess renal function. Plasma/Serum creatinine may not
be able to properly reflect renal function in some cases.
SODIUM 143 135 - 146 mmol/L Final
POTASSIUM 4.3 3.5 - 5.1 mmol/L Final
CHLORIDE 103 98 - 107 mmol/L Final
CO2 26 22 - 32 mmol/L Final
ANION GAP 15 7 - 15 mmol/L Final
GLUCOSE 93 70 - 120 mg/dL Final
ALBUMIN 5.1 (H) 3.8 - 5.0 g/dL Final
AST 28 10 - 50 U/L Final
ALKALINE PHOSPHATASE 42 0 - 153 U/L Final
BILIRUBIN, TOTAL 0.2 0 - 1.2 mg/dL Final
CALCIUM 10.2 8.4 - 10.2 mg/dL Final
PROTEIN 8.3 6.0 - 8.3 g/dL Final
ALT 18 10 - 50 U/L Final
E GLOM FILT RATE >60.0 >60 Final
lilian05079 lowell43093
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Your Total Bilirubin is showing normal at 0.2-1.2 and your Albumin is slightly up which is ok only if it is showing low levels your doc would be concerned..So the tests show your liver is ok.....but do get your iron and vits checked.....best wishes...
lowell43093 lilian05079
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IndraGravesPain lowell43093
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lowell43093 IndraGravesPain
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After doing some research i thought it was standard for them to check T3, T4, TSI After checking TSH if you are having thyroid problems, I guess i was wrong. I still cant believe they said my thyroid was good without even checking!
Lowell
blackberry lowell43093
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What is 'normal' TSH for one person is individual. I think the range they consider normal is something like 0.4 to 4, but you can be within that and it not be right for you. 0.96 is low end.
In the days before they used blood tests they looked at your symptoms, now they rely more on blood tests.
I agree with the other writers, ask for a second opinion, and try mineral supplements. Maybe also go to a nutritionalist doctor, who may recognise your symptoms.
Hope you find an empathetic doctor.
lowell43093 blackberry
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Drug seekers ruin it for people who are actually suffering! I just want to feel better. I will give my doctor another chance and ask for more test my next appt.
Lowell
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