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No. 125843
>>125841>>125842Oh shit I just looked up symptoms of an inflamed appendix and it's listing symptoms like diarrhea and constipation and gassiness that I was too embarrassed to mention earlier.
Doesn't stuff like appendicitis come on really quickly though? Like after a 3rd day I would imagine I'd be crawling up the walls in pain. It does seem to be worse today than it did 2 days ago though, and I keep getting random spikes of intense pain.
If it's still there tomorrow I'll call a doctor. Thanks Anons.
No. 125844
>>125843It depends on how the appendix 'goes down' if you will. Sometimes it's very sudden, within hours, ect. I was at ER for something else and a lady who arrived around the same time, in the same area ended up having appendicitis so she was scheduled for surgery. She'd been in discomfort for a few days, and it was only after a few hours of being at the hospital did it start to get very painful (after being poked and prodded at by doc hands). So it depends, but I found this online reading if it helps at all. "WebMD Home next page Digestive Disorders Health Center Email a Friend Print Article
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Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a 3 1/2-inch-long tube of tissue that extends from the large intestine. No one is absolutely certain what the function of the appendix is. One thing we do know: We can live without it, without apparent consequences.
Appendicitis is a medical emergency that requires prompt surgery to remove the appendix. Left untreated, an inflamed appendix will eventually burst, or perforate, spilling infectious materials into the abdominal cavity. This can lead to peritonitis, a serious inflammation of the abdominal cavity's lining (the peritoneum) that can be fatal unless it is treated quickly with strong antibiotics.
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Sometimes a pus-filled abscess (infection that is walled off from the rest of the body) forms outside the inflamed appendix. Scar tissue then "walls off" the appendix from the rest of the abdomen, preventing infection from spreading. An abscessed appendix is a less urgent situation, but unfortunately, it can't be identified without surgery. For this reason, all cases of appendicitis are treated as emergencies, requiring surgery." – so there are atypical kinds of inflammation. You have the classic symptoms and a few of the non-classic ones that might suggest this isn't going to get better on it's own.
THANKFULLY - This is super common, every hospital does them (no need for a trip somewhere special), and you can rest easy knowing if you need surgery, it is very routine and not likely to be an issue. Good luck anon, I'd say if you can't see a doctor just go into the ER.
No. 125845
Does anybody here have experiences with recurrent corneal erosion?
I get it pretty regularly, once a week if frequent. I have to put lubricating eye-drops in every single night, but last night I forgot to and was woken up at… I don't know, silly O'clock, by the pain.
Fuck guys, it's fucking awful. To the people that don't know about RCE it's when the top layer of cells of the eye fail to attach to the lower layer and they spontaneously slough off, usually when sleeping. It causes extreme pain not just on the top of eye but also from the inside of the eye, like you just woke up to somebody stabbing a needle inside of it. Your eye begins streaming with tears immediately and there's NO RELIEF. When it occurs you usually wake up like a split second before it happens, and you feel a sensation that's like a "snap", and then, burning agony.
For me the pain usually lasts for 30 mins, but I've had it persist for as long as 2 hours in which I'm completely, blind because you can't open either of your eyes, and just lie there shaking and holding my face pleading internally for the pain to leave fast.
Thankfully the eye is one of fastest healing areas of the body, but still, what an awful fucking condition to have. I need to go get it sorted out.
No. 125846
>>125845Never heard of it but that sounds terrifying and awful anon. I'm sure you've done a ton of research to try and get some relief, I'm just posting a link that has a chart in it for the step-ladder treatment options available, hopefully it helps.
I honestly don't even have the first clue about what could give you some relief/help for it, keep us updated because that's something I never heard of but apparently it's common? I'm curious and hopeful for you.
http://www.aao.org/eyenet/article/treatment-of-recurrent-corneal-erosions No. 125849
>>125847Get checked for Crohn's and IBS if it's been a few months, if it's pretty sudden consider getting your gallbladder tested. You can get 'gallbladder attacks' which are basically gallbladder stones. It could be nothing serious and just the choice of food + getting older, but it could also be more serious (not to freak you out). I'd get it checked just because you'd rather get it sorted sooner not later if, on the off chance, it is serious.
>>125848Exactly, it varies so much from person to person it's better to be safe than sorry.
No. 125853
>>125851Anytime. I've been in and out of hospitals my whole life, it's a side passion to help people figure things out. But like, I'd never want to actually be responsible or shit with it.
Let me know how it goes for you, it could be so many things.
Also, whichever anon was having the pain in their side — hope you're okay.
No. 125856
>>125855Have you seen a dermatologist? I did a little bit of reading and it seems like there is some treatment for when your skin is actually going through an outbreak, and there is some preventative tips.
"Causes of dyshidrosis are unknown. However, a number of
triggers to the condition may include:
Allergic reactions of various kinds, including allergies to nickel which is present in many foods and vitamins (e.g., oatmeal, canned foods).
A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled cross-over study by the University Medical Center Groningen reported that dishydrosis outbreaks on the hands increased significantly among those allergic to house dust mites, following inhalation of house dust mite allergen."
No. 125861
>>125860It's a long shot, but for eye irritation from contact lenses (which you don't have…but maybe it'll help?) The best manna from the heavens is bio true. It's a contact lens solution that's made to replicate natural eye fluids. I like to think of it as having a bottle of tears. If your eyes feel dry maybe getting some eye drops from that brand would help.
I'm sorry I can't help, wish I could. Good luck anon and I hope you'll see a professional soon
No. 125865
>>125864are you taking any medications and/or drugs?
if not you should really see a doctor, that' weird.
No. 125871
>>125870thanks! I’ll look that up. I thought about fibromyalgia because I read some of the symptoms are similar to ADHD (which I have) but then it seems to be such a bullshit diagnosis for spoonies and drug seekers (no offense).
What treatment do you get?
No. 125875
>>125873Absence of evidence is not evidence of absence.
There just hasn't been any real scientific research into it, all we have are people's anecdotes. I have no idea why doctors feel the need to tell people that it doesn't exist simply because they've never checked to see if it exists. It's like they just reject it out of hand because it wasn't in their textbooks back in medical school.
Meanwhile, we have a bunch of people reporting success in treating symptoms, and we know that the placebo effect can be very effective medicine so even if it is a placebo, it makes no difference, it still works.
No. 125877
>>125873This was really illuminating anon, thanks!
My fiance has a friend who has candida (supposedly) and as soon as he told me that I told him not to share his blood (kek) due to him probably having aids. The dude is in great health and such, and doesn't seem to be in the demographic for aids, so it's likely he has this mumbo jumbo hypochondriac candida then. Good to know. Here I was thinking everyone suddenly has aids.
No. 125879
>>125878I'm
>>125866 and not a guy.
>>125872 is another anon.
>>125839yeah I also thought low blood pressure would explain most of the symptoms but my blood pressure is always perfect.
>>125873idk. I have a pretty healthy lifestyle. Maybe it's psychosomatic. I'm kind scared of going down the same road as my mother. She sleeps a lot and is in constant pain. She's been taking all kind of painkillers since 20 years now. A lot of people told her it's psychological. Just a couple of years ago she was diagnosed with ankylosing spondylitis but the diagnosis came way too late because for some weird reasons there were no signs of inflammation in her blood. The doctors were only able to prove it through ct.
No. 125880
Over a 7 month period, it started with my time of month getting out of whack and lasting 3-4 months straight, with the last month consisting entirely of dark brown blood, I went for an ultrasound that detected I have an enlarged ovary (this was 4 months after it started that I finally got a scan sorted for me), then I had a repeat scan just last week and I'm still waiting for my official results, but whoever scanned me said everything looked like it was back to normal, although my bleeding started up again about a month and a half ago, to date I'm still bleeding.
I have no idea what is wrong with me, I've had hormone tests, TSH test, full blood count. In which only a slight vitamin D deficiency showed up, no anemia or anything which is unusual for me as I've became anemic quite a few times in the past.
The thing is, it feels this extends simply more than the prolonged bleeding, I'm always fatigued to the extent it's affecting my lifestyle, my skin is grey, dry and flakey, my hairline is thinning and receding slightly, my libido is non-existent, anything I eat makes me feel sick, and it goes on and on. Additionally, I gained 3 stone/19kg without dietary change (I eat 90% healthy) or changes to exercise routines, then most recently gained another half a stone/3kg in a month or two.
I was diagnosed with moderate/severe CFS/ME when I was a kid, the fatigue compares to that, but I genuinely believe what I am experiencing is not related to this because of the physical side effect and I have kept my CFS/ME underhold for quite a number of years now.
I'm due back at the doctors once my results are returned, but I don't think even the doctors understand wtf is going on here.
No. 125881
>>125880You could have a combination of different things going on, which makes things hard to diagnose because sometimes doctors look for an illness that contains ALL the symptoms, rather than looking for multiple illnesses.
The hair loss, grey and flaky skin, weight gain and fatigue could be hypothyroidism. This is sometimes picked up during blood tests but I know someone who had it and din't know until later in life despite having plenty of blood tests to check for other illnesses. Hypothyroidism can also cause mennorhagia and prolonged periods. If your doctor hasn't already checked for hypothyroidism, I'd suggest asking him/her to check specifically for that just to rule it out.
Your enlarged ovary could also be a clue. Cysts and endometriosis could cause a lot of the symptoms and far, far less likely is a cancer of some sort (this is VERY unlikely, since they told you everything was back to normal). Don't panic about this though, just make sure the potential causes of your enlarged ovary were fully explored.
I wouldn't worry about brown period blood because brown is actually a normal colour for peiod blood. The blood turns brownish when it isn't expelled from the body quickly and isn't fresh and red. This happens a lot with very heavy periods. Ask your doctor about blood clotters to see if they're appropriate - they're used to manage heavy periods and usually result in more energy too. Blood loss makes you tired sometimes even if it doesn't knock you into anemic territory.
Good luck, anon!
No. 125883
>>125882The lymph nodes is the main thing you have to look at here. Could be a tumor, could be cancer, could be a huge infection, could be HIV.
The lymph nodes are really worrisome. I hope the best for your sister.
No. 125885
Back in February, my heart rate suddenly shot up to 108-120 resting and stayed there plus I keep passing out and get really dizzy when standing or walking. Dizzy enough that I nearly pass out or fall over as soon as I stand up. My quality of life has gone down the shitter since. I'm constantly in pain from my chest and can't leave the apartment alone, I've been told it's only a matter of time until I hurt myself badly from passing out, I had to go on leave from school (and will be forced to drop out completely if this doesn't get better by mid July) I can't go on walks or even grocery shop without using the cart as a walker. I'm always tired but can't sleep until 5 am then sleep until 5pm (no amount of staying up until a reasonable bed time to "reset" my inner clock works, I just lose out on that days' sleep. Stayed up two nights in a row trying that) My fingers turn white with blue nails if I even touch a cold water bottle, my feet are generally cold and corpse like in chilly weather. Both hands and feet fall asleep randomly and get painful pins and needles feelings.
Doctors are pretty stumped. I don't really respond to beta blockers or benzodiazapines, it's not a rhythm problem other than being really fast, my heart has no physical defects, it isn't pots, they've ruled out antidepressant side effects, so they aren't sure what is causing it. I'm wondering if the heart stuff isn't just a symptom of something else going really wrong.
No. 125886
>>125882Swollen lymph nodes are treated very seriously because of how close they are to the brain - I'd suggest taking her to a doctor to get a full exam, they'll likely follow up with a specialist and possibly a surgeon appointment to see if they need to do any work. My SO had a swollen lymph node on one side and he got heavy antibiotics for 10 days, other appointments, ect.
>>125885If you haven't seen a cardiologist yet, do that and see if you can get an event monitor? You have to wear it for a month. I'd say look into POTS & dysautonomia.
No. 125888
>>125887Have you ever had anxiety or a panic attack? If all those things came back negative it might be something to look into but I still lean heavily on the cardiologist appointment being crucial. Hopefully they'll listen. I'd say also keep a diary and log food, locations, activities and feelings around the time they happen.
It could be a heart rhythm disorder of some kind, but the exhaustion and heart rate increase are also linked to dehydration, over exercising, low blood pressure and such.
No. 125889
>>125888I'm drinking a gallon of water a day minimum because they thought it might be dehydration and anxiety was the first thing they checked because I have had panic attacks on the regular for years. Enough IV ativan to make them surprised I could walk out of there didn't help my heart rate at all. I've also cut out anything that could be making it higher via chemicals. Blood pressure is within normal range, I haven't excercised since it started, and I've done the whole diary song and dance. My heart rate is steady with no arrhythmia at all other than sinus tachycardia.
This is why I'm so frustrated right now. Everything has a cause, this shit doesn't just happen randomly and I didn't do anything wrong with my body to cause this.
No. 125895
>>125894sounds like fibromyalgia
exercise does help, but you have to really force yourself to do it
No. 125897
>>125895nooo I looked up the symptoms for this and it is literally me down to a T
I don't want this to be my life! I'm only 23!
No. 125898
>>125897it sucks but its manageable, and kind of comes and goes in waves.
like i said, gentle exercise is the best (but also hardest) form of treatment. whenever i try im like 99% sure that im not going to be able to do it but i always manage and then it gets easier.
just stick to things like walking, light yoga, spinning (at a slow pace), wading in a pool, etc
the other shitty thing is a lot of doctors are dismissive of it as well.
No. 125899
>>125898mine is pretty much a constant, I can't remember a day I've felt "fine" in the past few years :/
guess I'm going to have to at least try. I was thinking of starting up yoga, so hopefully that helps a little.
did you get diagnosed? do you have to keep pressing really hard to get them to acknowledge that there IS something wrong? or do you have to keep going from doctor to doctor until someone finally listens? I just really don't want to be accused of doctor shopping…
No. 125900
>>125899by comes and goes i dont mean that youll feel fine some days but rather not 100% shit
but its the kinda thing that you have to really make an effort at
i got diagnosed but theres no point really unless youre going to attempt to get on some disability, since its not like theres any medication you can take or anything.
i happened to move and my new doc diagnosed me.
No. 125906
>>125904Yeah well I can understand really. I've been on long train journeys where somebody behind me has a heavy cough and after after 30 minutes of listening to it you really do want to stab them.
Thanks for the advice though, I'll go buy some Fisherman's Friends today (fellow Britfag btw?)
No. 125907
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I've been diagnosed w/ GERD and it's the worst fucking thing ever, I'm on omperazole but it's not working at all. Advice? :(
No. 125908
>>125901K' so 6 days later I'm still here, but so is the cough.
I'm assuming that due to the fact that I otherwise feel well and am walking around and going to classes that I'm not dying, but I want to know if this is normal.
Like, apart from that other Anon, has anybody here ever had a really deep, heavy, persistent, aggravating cough? I keep having these coughing fits where it almost feels like I'm suffocating a little whilst trying to clear my throat, but only bits of mucus is coming up.
Is this a chest infection? I have a doctors appointment on the 13th but that's almost a week away.
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>>125915If it wasn't tearing a hole, I'd suggest keeping it clean and bandaged and applying drawing salve until it comes out. That said, in your case, you should go get it checked out to make sure it is not infected and to be sure it heals properly.
No. 125922
>>125920I was, but thank you
>>125919 anon for the recommendation, I get terrible hair knots as well. Maybe I won't have to cut off my hair now.
No. 125933
>>125931Girl it gets easier. Trust me. I've never been diagnosed as they don't really offer tests for it here. I'm also certain I only got it around the 4th time I ever had sex.
But yeah for long enough I felt so dirty, suicidal. But now a year on I don't think of it so much. It's such a ridiculous and common skin condition. No one thinks anything of mouth cold-sores.
You are lucky your boyfriend is so understanding. I can't even tell the guy I'm with now that I probably got it from him because I know he'd seriously overreact and even blame me. Just don't let something like that get you down. Even for future relationships there are plenty of people who will see you as more than your condition
No. 125936
>>125933thank you anon. I appreciate the reassurance more than you know. I'm sorry you don't have access to testing. apparently Valtrex makes life a lot easier so I'm hopeful for that…and you're right. it is super common and most people who have it had no idea they were positive for it. std's can be so sneaky and since they aren't talked about enough, people don't know what to look out for, and there isn't enough access to health care options with the massive amount of people in the world carrying something.
>>125932he loves me to death, and I him, but I think I'm a toxic influence on his life and he coddles me instead of pushing me to better myself. it's a codependency thing. like we stay together out of safety and convenience, but also love. it should be love and commitment.
No. 125937
>be me
>gain weight despite being active and not an overeater over the course of years, never eat fast food or drink soda, junk food only occasionally
>parents accuse me of being fatty, send me diet books, etc
>finally get diagnosed with PCOS, get meds
>lose 60lbs in a year
Happy ending right? Except…
>weight starts creeping up again
>WHY
>extreme fatigue, aches and pains, depression worse than ever
>complain to endo who is like whatever
>months pass
>nothing changes
>suddenly gain 20lbs in a month I shit you not
>kill me
>endo tests thyroid, seems I'm hypothyroidic but he doesn't medicate me yet, he wants to wait 2 months and test me again, tells me to stop being a fatty
>eat less than I ever have, no snacks, water only, tiny meals - 900-1000 calories a day according to food journal
>weight isn't budging. Maybe a couple of lbs variance a week but overall it's the same
I see my endo next week to go over my latest lab work. I have never struggled like this in my life. I'm eating purely leafy greens, fruits and chicken breast. I am so fucking fatigued I can barely do the things I normally do easily - I horseback ride, and picking stalls has me sitting down for breaks every 5 minutes because I feel like I'm going to pass out. I'm trying to enlist in the military but I can't because I gained 20lbs and I'll never pass a fitness test with this fatigue. I'm praying my endo will have answers for me this time other than eat less because I'll be going Ana mode in a minute.
No. 125939
>>125938If my endo still offers me no solutions of any kind despite my symptoms/shitty lab work concerning abnormal thyroid I'm going to try, but the wait list for the other endo in the area is months long at the moment because she's having a baby soon. I suppose I could try to travel, though.
What sucks is that my lab work has already come back indicating I have hypothyroidism and I have hallmark symptoms, but he won't medicate me or at least offer me any suggestions to alleviate the issues. I'm not a dr obviously so maybe there's a reason for it but it's frustrating.
No. 125942
>>125940Anon, it sound like you have what I have - interstitial cystitis. Actual UTIs are only caused by bad bacteria reaching your bladder (which in girls is much more common to happen since our urethra is much shorter). ANYWAYS, it sounds like you have IC, which all of those things you mentioned, can
trigger the symptoms of it, which often feel like UTIs.
The good news is… there is treatment for it! You should go see a urologist, and they will likely want to schedule you for a cystoscopy with hydrodistention which can be done right in their office, or under anesthesia if you haven't had kids yet or if you just ask. What it does is stretch your bladder and yeah the first few days were rough (imagine one of your bad days) but afterwards for me, ALL of my symptoms went away. They can come back and they can re do the procedure, but I'm almost 3 years out from mine and no significant back slides. I occasionally need to take pyridium but that's it. It has been a big big big big help for me.
I really hope you go see a doctor anon and get help!
No. 125943
>>125941I'd say they'd work slower than my usual medication but worth a try, thanks! And yeah I've had to make peeing after sex a ritual, it doesn't really seem to help.
>>125942The medication I take it actually for cystitis because of a recommendation someone gave me. I actually wasn't even aware that the two were any different, whoops.
That sounds terrifying but I'm willing to do anything haha. I'll try to make an appointment asap because it seems the waiting list in this country for a urologist is looooong. Fingers crossed, thanks! :)