Could these physical and psychiatric problems be symptoms of a disease?!
Question: Could these physical and psychiatric problems be symptoms of a disease!?
I am a 16-year-old American girl, here are some peculiar/uncomfortable problems I've had over the years:
-At age 11 I had been drinking milk daily for years, but suddenly developed a SEVERE allergy to it!. I didn't realize I had developed an allergy to it, so I continued to drink it for several weeks before realizing I was allergic!. During that period of several weeks the stomache pain that occured following every time I ate was so severe I simply stopped eating solid foods and went on an all-liquid diet!.
-At age 11 I developed severe psychiatric problems including irrational anxiety so severe and constant that at one point I could not handle being at school; I faked sick for several days until it got a little better!.
-Starting at the beginning of 7th grade until the end of 9th grade I suffered from chronic constipation!.
-I have Raynaud's Disease, which can be briefly summarized as severe sensitivity to cold in the hands and feet and a difficulty being and staying warm!.!.!. (blood) circulatory problem!.
-I am physically weak, I have difficulty lifting things!. Sometimes I have difficulty opening doors!. I also have difficulty doing push-ups in Phys!.Ed!., etc!.
-I have difficulty paying attention/staying on task/staying focused!. Occasionally my mind starts spinning, usually triggered by irrational excitement over something, and I can't stop moving, I have to quickly move around my home from room to room!.
-As a child, elementary school aged, I would often experience sudden shooting pain in my ankles while jogging!.
-I have struggled with depression and thoughts of suicide off and on since the age of 12, as well as constant dwelling in negative thoughts!.
-I have struggled with impulsiveness, compulsiveness, promiscuity!.
-My mom is 5 feet, 3 and a half inches!. My dad is 5 feet, 10 inches!. When I was born the doctor's said I should grow to be AT LEAST 5 feet 6 inches by the time I reached my full, adult height!. At age 16 I am 5 feet 1 inch!.
-I am flat-footed!.
-I have significantly poor eyesight, worse than both my parents, though it has been fully corrected by glasses/contacts!.
-The knuckle at the base of my middle finger is noticeably enlarged on both the left and the right hand!.
I was wondering if anyone has any opinions about whether or not my symptoms indicate a disease, and if so, any disease in particular!.
I've been reading stuff on the web and my symptoms seem to match many of the symptoms of diseases such as " Hypothyroidism" and "Hypopituitarism"!.
I'd appreciate any opinions or advice!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
-At age 11 I had been drinking milk daily for years, but suddenly developed a SEVERE allergy to it!. I didn't realize I had developed an allergy to it, so I continued to drink it for several weeks before realizing I was allergic!. During that period of several weeks the stomache pain that occured following every time I ate was so severe I simply stopped eating solid foods and went on an all-liquid diet!.
-At age 11 I developed severe psychiatric problems including irrational anxiety so severe and constant that at one point I could not handle being at school; I faked sick for several days until it got a little better!.
-Starting at the beginning of 7th grade until the end of 9th grade I suffered from chronic constipation!.
-I have Raynaud's Disease, which can be briefly summarized as severe sensitivity to cold in the hands and feet and a difficulty being and staying warm!.!.!. (blood) circulatory problem!.
-I am physically weak, I have difficulty lifting things!. Sometimes I have difficulty opening doors!. I also have difficulty doing push-ups in Phys!.Ed!., etc!.
-I have difficulty paying attention/staying on task/staying focused!. Occasionally my mind starts spinning, usually triggered by irrational excitement over something, and I can't stop moving, I have to quickly move around my home from room to room!.
-As a child, elementary school aged, I would often experience sudden shooting pain in my ankles while jogging!.
-I have struggled with depression and thoughts of suicide off and on since the age of 12, as well as constant dwelling in negative thoughts!.
-I have struggled with impulsiveness, compulsiveness, promiscuity!.
-My mom is 5 feet, 3 and a half inches!. My dad is 5 feet, 10 inches!. When I was born the doctor's said I should grow to be AT LEAST 5 feet 6 inches by the time I reached my full, adult height!. At age 16 I am 5 feet 1 inch!.
-I am flat-footed!.
-I have significantly poor eyesight, worse than both my parents, though it has been fully corrected by glasses/contacts!.
-The knuckle at the base of my middle finger is noticeably enlarged on both the left and the right hand!.
I was wondering if anyone has any opinions about whether or not my symptoms indicate a disease, and if so, any disease in particular!.
I've been reading stuff on the web and my symptoms seem to match many of the symptoms of diseases such as " Hypothyroidism" and "Hypopituitarism"!.
I'd appreciate any opinions or advice!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Jessica the 'symptoms' or rather 'problems' you have listed here are really NOT so 'peculiar' or 'severe' as you say!.
It sounds like you are otherwise a normal 16 year old girl who is flat footed, wears glasses and is 5' 1" and wants to be taller!. It is very normal for teenagers to be anxious and impulsive, although the ones who have someone close for a parent usually are not compulsive and promiscuous - it sounds like you talk more to Google than you do with anyone else including your parents!.
Did you get your period when you were eleven !? Feeling like you don't want to go to school then is totally understandable!.
Changing your diet to liquids only is probably the most 'severe' thing you have done and could be the reason for your not growing taller!. Did you replace your calcium and protein source when you gave up milk !?
Your unusual diet would also be to blame for your 'chronic constipation', depression, poor circulation (was your Raynauds medically diagnosed !?) and sharp pains in your legs :
*do you eat fruit !? Well start now - two pieces a day - a pear an orange is a good start
*do you eat almonds or any other nuts or seeds or cereals - these foods supply magnesium which will relax your muscles (no more sharp pains while running), help with constipation and depression
*eat meat, beef steak at least once a week for strong muscles (protein ) and iron (to stop feeling lightheaded)!.
Your flat feet is likely your only real physical problem - get started with some step ups and maybe get your parents to take you to a podiatrist for some orthotics!. They may also help with the 'shooting pains'!.
Everyones knuckle at the base of their middle finger is noticeably larger than the other knuckles at the base of their fingers - that is also the longest finger!.
Your 'symptoms' do NOT sound like hypothyroidism nor a pituitary disorder!.
Raynauds is diagnosed by a specific appearance of the hands when they are cold and you did not mention this either!.
Stop trying to diagnose yourself on the internet as there is really nothing wrong with you that a proper diet, exercise and talking to your parents and friends couldn't fix!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
It sounds like you are otherwise a normal 16 year old girl who is flat footed, wears glasses and is 5' 1" and wants to be taller!. It is very normal for teenagers to be anxious and impulsive, although the ones who have someone close for a parent usually are not compulsive and promiscuous - it sounds like you talk more to Google than you do with anyone else including your parents!.
Did you get your period when you were eleven !? Feeling like you don't want to go to school then is totally understandable!.
Changing your diet to liquids only is probably the most 'severe' thing you have done and could be the reason for your not growing taller!. Did you replace your calcium and protein source when you gave up milk !?
Your unusual diet would also be to blame for your 'chronic constipation', depression, poor circulation (was your Raynauds medically diagnosed !?) and sharp pains in your legs :
*do you eat fruit !? Well start now - two pieces a day - a pear an orange is a good start
*do you eat almonds or any other nuts or seeds or cereals - these foods supply magnesium which will relax your muscles (no more sharp pains while running), help with constipation and depression
*eat meat, beef steak at least once a week for strong muscles (protein ) and iron (to stop feeling lightheaded)!.
Your flat feet is likely your only real physical problem - get started with some step ups and maybe get your parents to take you to a podiatrist for some orthotics!. They may also help with the 'shooting pains'!.
Everyones knuckle at the base of their middle finger is noticeably larger than the other knuckles at the base of their fingers - that is also the longest finger!.
Your 'symptoms' do NOT sound like hypothyroidism nor a pituitary disorder!.
Raynauds is diagnosed by a specific appearance of the hands when they are cold and you did not mention this either!.
Stop trying to diagnose yourself on the internet as there is really nothing wrong with you that a proper diet, exercise and talking to your parents and friends couldn't fix!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
This could also be hyperthyroidism!. How well do you sleep!? How much do you sleep!?
What ever it is, you would need blood tests!. So just go to the doctor and get the tests!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com
What ever it is, you would need blood tests!. So just go to the doctor and get the tests!.
Www@Answer-Health@Com