Ok, seriously, anyone, it's really stressing me out...?!


Question: Ok, seriously, anyone, it's really stressing me out!.!.!.!?
age:14weight:210Ibheight:5'4''
i get migraines anywhere from everyday to 3-4 days a week!.
they are off the charts painful!. anything & everything triggers them!. i get them when i run, jump (rope/trampoline), sing, listen to music, concentrate, get 2 little or 2 much sleep, eat to many sweets!. when i do get them, it hurts like hell to open and shut my eyes!. i can't bend over, sit, lay down, stand up, or walk!. I have 2 wear a hat/sunglasses to keep the light out of my eyes!.
24/7:even if i just ate at a feast it feels as if im always starving!. i often feel that if i dont get a drink or something (not sure what) im going to pass out, the dimmest of floures!. lights hurt my eyes, my periods rarely @ the same time, excedrine and tylenol dont work worth a damn, fatigue, very bad shortness of breath!.
if you have any idea as to what this may be please tell me!. my family just filed bankruptcy so we dont have money for a dr!. cant suggest anything 2 them because they think im being ridiculousWww@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Obviously the best thing to do would be to see a doctor to rule out anything serious and treat whatever can be treated but I understand the financial problems!. I doubt if anything is life threatening so the best thing to do for now is treat the symptoms!. Maybe you could get a weekend job walking neighborhood dogs, babysitting or something else and save some money!. Then you could approach your parents and offer to help out with the price of a doctor visit and tests!. You may have a thyroid problem but I'm not a doctor and even if I was I wouldn't be able to diagnose you from this little bit of information!. It could also be blood pressure or stress related or food allergys, blood glucose or so many other things!. First off, sit down and make a list of the triggers you've mentioned here and avoid them like the plague!. Most people who have migraines wear dark glasses and a hat outdoors, keep that practice up!. And BTW, Tyenol etc rarely does much to help a migraine!. And poor sleep practices are a sure trigger for most people!.Make sure you drink the recommended 8 glasses of water a day!. Try to live the healthiest possible lifestyle!. Get on a regular sleep schedule and get adequate but not too much sleep!. If you aren't able to really exercise at least get out and walk for a mile or so a day!. Eat a well balanced diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, cut down on the dairy and wheat products, they are both common food allergens and not really good for anyone anyway!. Keep in mind that a great deal of the calcium that we get is from dairy products so if you do cut them out to see if you're allergic you need to increase your consumption of greens, brocolli, tofu, soy, rice or almond milk and other faux dairy products!. Try keeping a strict food journal, write down everything you eat and when you have pains!. After a month look over it and you may see a pattern that has eluded you to this point!.
Sorry this got long but as I said, work on eating a healthy diet, living a healthy lifestyle and it will at least minimize your symptoms until you can see a doctor for the tests you need!.!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

sounds like high blood pressure and diabetes, if your symptoms are that server you need medical attention, when your tired it means you blood sugar is low, the migraines are from the high blood pressure, all of it points to type 2 diabetesWww@Answer-Health@Com

I do not wish to worry you, but my sister has trouble with migraines and no tolerant to light and she had a pituitary tumor!.

I understand your family just filed bankruptcy and I'm very sorry about that, but you are needing to be evaluated by an ENT and he/she will probably refer you on to a neurologist!.






What is the pituitary!?

The pituitary is a small, pea-sized gland located at the base of the brain that functions as "The Master Gland!." From its lofty position above the rest of the body it sends signals to the thyroid gland, adrenal glands, ovaries and testes, directing them to produce thyroid hormone, cortisol, estrogen, testosterone, and many more!. These hormones have dramatic effects on metabolism, blood pressure, sexuality, reproduction, and other vital body functions!. In addition, the pituitary gland produces growth hormone for normal development of height and prolactin for milk production!.

Is "The Master Gland" connected to the brain!?

The pituitary hangs from the hypothalamus, a part of the brain located immediately above it, by a thread-like stalk that contains both blood vessels and nerves!. Hormones produced in the hypothalamus carry signals or messages to the pituitary gland!. The hypothalamus serves as a "switching station" to relay signals from many different parts of the brain to the pituitary gland, which in turn transmits its own signals to various parts of the body!. The pituitary is divided into a larger anterior region (adenohypophysis) and a smaller posterior area (neurohypophysis)!. It sits in a small pocket of bone in the base of the skull called the pituitary fossa, also known as the sella turcica, or Turkish saddle, because of the resemblance!. The sella turcica is located deep within the skull, which can be imagined by drawing an imaginary line from the top of the nose through the brain to the back of the head, and from ear to ear!. The point at which they intersect is where the pituitary gland sits!.

Why are pituitary disorders so hard to diagnose!?

Pituitary disorders can cause a wide spectrum of symptoms, both hormonal and neurological, due to its location near the brain, the intracranial nerves and blood vessels and because of the vital hormonal control that the gland provides!. Diagnosis of pituitary disease may be extremely difficult because it's often confused with other disorders!. It is dependent on symptoms, signs on examination, blood tests and MRI findings!. Direct access to the pituitary can only be reached at surgery!.

Which hormones are secreted by the anterior pituitary!?

Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH) causes the thyroid gland to produce and release thyroid hormones!. Thyroid hormone controls the basal metabolic rate and plays an important role in growth and maturation!. Thyroid hormones affect almost every organ in the body!.
Growth Hormone (GH) regulates growth and metabolism!.
Adrenocorticotropic Hormone (ACTH) triggers the adrenals to release the hormone cortisol, which regulates carbohydrate, fat, and protein metabolism and blood pressure!. The adrenal glands sit above the kidneys and are also responsible for the body's fight or flight response!.
Luteinizing Hormone (LH) and Follicle Stimulating Hormone (FSH) control the production of sex hormones (estrogen and testosterone) and sperm and egg maturation and release!.
Melanocyte-Stimulating Hormone (MSH) regulates the production of melanin, a dark pigment, by melanocytes in the skin!. Increased melanin production produces pigmentation or tanning of the skin; in certain conditions excessive production of melanocyte-stimulating hormone can cause darkening of the skin!.
Prolactin (PRL) stimulates production of breast milk and is necessary for normal milk production during breast feeding!.Www@Answer-Health@Com





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