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Struggling with symptoms-not sure if they relate to eachother or not.

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Leah966
Leah966

Hello,

Im a female, mid 20s no diagnosed health condition-physical or mental. Struggling with these symptoms for the past few years, worsening as I get older-

For a bit of background- Ive always had low level anxiety and low mood since the age of 11.

Things are now impacting my quality of life hugely which I find very upsetting.

Ive been to GP and MH service but have not found overlly helpful, however due to symptoms I cant always describe things well or remember to say certain things. not sure Im taken seriously..

Multiple bloods- fine, B12 had been low but supplementing and now fine.

I take omega 3, calcium with vit D each day.

Not on meds currently but have tried multiple anti-depressants earlier this year and year before that.

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Physical symptoms

: Weakness- I used to be part of sport clubs etc but health got worse from about the age of 16 onwards and since then cant go long periods of running/light weights

: Noticeably shaky at times ( not due to anxiety)

: Pressure changes in head- each day and can feel at night

: Shooting pain down sides of head at night

: GI issues- Im coeliac and lactose intolerant- avoid both for years- have gas no matter if I eat or not/establish a routine or not- sluggish system? follow a healthy diet

: Light headed and dizzy often

: No energy -Im much less active now, find exercising no longer helps me feel better

: Joints can ache/stiff -this fluctuates- feels inflammatory in nature?

Brain functioning related symptoms

: Brain fog always- this use to fluctuate but no longer does sadly- can never think clearly , rarely remember things

: Reduced memory and overall brain functioning- struggle to get organised, structure my day, sit and concentrate on a book or text

: Feels like not enough energy from food is nourishing my brain- feels hazy and flat

: Reduced spacial awareness- this impacts my driving and when around others, I often look lost

: Slow reflexes, slow movement at times, slow thinking and processing

: Feels like Im half asleep and half awake- any loud noise feels like it wakes me up temporarily

: Do not feel connected to my own body, nothing feels real to me, cant feel my emotions

: Reality is not at all clear- impacting my judgement of situations and others.

Overall its a horrible existence so far, any guidance or sharing your own experience would help me hugely. Im not entirely sold on the idea this is purely a mental health concern due to physical symptoms.

Thankyou for any comments.

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  • chris49654
    chris49654 Leah966

    Posted

    Total shot in the dark here, but I have experienced similar things in the past. What has worked, and continues to work for me, was working with a chiropractor to put the curve back into my neck. My neck was very straight, and I would bet yours is too. Good luck.

    • Leah966
      Leah966 chris49654

      Posted

      Hi,

      thankyou thats interesting, never thought of that .

      I will look into this and hopefully update this section when/if any progress.

  • Samantha987
    Samantha987 Leah966

    Posted

    I have alot of these symptoms and was diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. But usually there is something that causes the onset of symptoms such as a virus or antibiotics

    • Leah966
      Leah966 Samantha987

      Posted

      Thankyou for your comment,

      Nothing that I can think of pre symptoms such as antibiotic use or a virus, but its interesting to know.

      Take care

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo Leah966

    Posted

    Hi leah

    How's your diet,, are you big, small, short, tall do you suffer with an eating disorder and what work do you do

    • Leah966
      Leah966 AlexandriaGizmo

      Posted

      Hi,

      Diet is plant based ( dont eat grains) with oily fish 2x per week.

      Im petite in height and overall body size.

      No disordered eating and job is on my feet alot , quite active.

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo Leah966

      Posted

      Hi again, when someone says petite it normally means very slim and then you say you have an active occupation.

      You also have a pescatarian diet with I imagine low carbs, have you clocked how many calories you take in a day and when was the last time you had your blood work done.

      I'm asking these questions for a perticular reason

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