How can I tell if I have Porphyria?!
Question:
How can I tell if I have Porphyria?
I have some of the symptoms, but I dont know.
I have these symptoms:
Red urine, Sensitivity to sunlight, Pain in the back, Personality change, Photodermatitis. and I used to vomit alot.
do I have this disease
1 week ago
I'm not going to get it treated if I do have it. I'll be happy being what I am
Answers:
Up front, I don't know anything about Porphyria. I am not a doctor, so I cannot tell you if you have this disease or not.
However, I checked out the sites I listed below and learned the following. Number 1, Porphyria is not just a single disease. There are 8 different types of porphyria. They have different symptoms. But in general, the symptoms I saw listed when reading match some of yours, namely: personality change, photo dermatitis, and the vomiting. Please check out the sites below. Then get to a doctor to find out for sure. This disease can be serious, depending on which type you have and its severity.
As far as the red urine is concerned, that can be caused by foods you eat and medications or other medical problems. I didn't see it listed in as a symptom of porphyria.