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I can't classify my symptoms!

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paulina44715
paulina44715

Hello. I am a girl of 15 years, and I was having some questions about my current symptoms. About a week ago I had a peculiar expirience. And considering I have a constant cold that never seems to end, I presumed it was that. First, my body became really heavy. Then, I couldn't go to sleep for more than a minute due to the fact that I had constant numbing in my legs and feet, which were really cold. Also, I had a series of nerve pain running through my arms and hands, which were also cold. My legs felt tingly and burning at the same time. It took a while for me to finally get out of bed and walk, for I had to drag my feet for a long time. However, the nerve pain had been there for a few years now. My body felt extremely weak, and my balance was horrible. Past medical history; inflammation on hip, knee surgery. Now, a few time in between, I see that my toes on my right leg have become sore and red. What should I do?

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  • deb97936
    deb97936 paulina44715

    Posted

    Go see your GP and ask to see a Rheumotologist and or Neurologist.. Your GP may know which is best.  Your GP may even start the ball rolling and order some blood tests done.  There are various issues that can be causing this, not life threatening but definitely have to be checked out properly for diagnosis and treatment/s...   OK.....

    No point at this stage trying to self diagnose..  Just get off to the GP.  You already have a small history with surgery, so your doctor is the best one to chat to about it, and he/she will refer you on.   

    Keep us posted won't you...  and take care ... hugs xxxx  smile

    • paulina44715
      paulina44715 deb97936

      Posted

      I think that's my best shot at finding out what's wrong. Thank you so much for the advise. First time here haha >.< take care and thanks again! take="" care="" and="" thanks="">
    • deb97936
      deb97936 paulina44715

      Posted

      Do get back to us and let us know how you get on...  All the very best aye  

      Any time you want to chat about anything.. 'we are here'...   

      I'm from New Zealand.. Where abouts do you hail from Paulina?

  • jemma33320
    jemma33320 paulina44715

    Posted

    The only one that can diagnose your symptoms would be a doctor. The host of symptoms you described could be anything from mononeucleosis or diabetes to M.S. Your symptoms are serious enough to require some testing. You're only 15 but you've had more surgeries than some people three times your age.
  • SteV3
    SteV3 paulina44715

    Posted

    Hi Paulina,

    You are at a very young and vulnerable age, for symptoms you have described.

    Your first port of call should be your Doctor, and request to see a Neurologist - they will probably run a few scans like a MRI and CT scan. The sooner you get these done the better, you are too young to be stuck down by extreme nerve disorders or disabilities.

    I know you're at a point where school is important to you, I have a 15 year old daughter myself going through options and exams - but your health at this time in your life should come first and foremost.

    I would not want to speculate what it could be, but seeing a Neurologist Consultant is imperative, at your age with the symptoms you have described. If at first you are unsure of a diagnosis, ask for a second opinion from another Neurologist.

    Regards,

    Les.

    • paulina44715
      paulina44715 SteV3

      Posted

      I agree all the same. I will definitely look into it, considering I am pretty young. Thanks again for the kind words and advice ((:
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