About four weeks ago, I came down with this illness. It started with a swollen, painful (right) underarm. Six days later, all my joints hurt. Since then, it's gotten worse. It's hard to walk, to type this question, to breath even! I've been to the doctor's about ten times since I've gotten sick and Have been tested for nearly everything you could possibley think of. My other symptoms include: Fatigue, headaches, and this strange nausea that I get after I eat (if I don't eat, I get really hungry. If I do eat, I get sick. Once the nausea goes away after about an hour, I feel really hungry again. I don't over eat either). I have a couple of unexplained bruises too. I'm also thirteen, if that makes a difference. So what could I have? Has anyone ever had anything like it?
2006-09-29 05:07:18 · 8 answers · asked by Aliza E 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
I've been to about 5 different doctors and have been tested for mono three times. all negative
2006-09-29 05:27:25 · update #1
It sounds like CFS or fibromyalgia. You're kind of young to have it, though.
There are many things that exhibit these symptoms, including West Nile Virus, Hepatitis C, the beginning stages of Lyme Disease, or it could be simply a flu.
2006-09-29 05:11:37 · answer #1 · answered by john_stolworthy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did he test you for Mono? Those symptoms are very similar to those in people with Mono, I know this because I had it when I was about your age. The only difference was my gland in my throat was swollen and I could barely talk or swallow. I think you need a second opinion sweetie, talk to your Mom about how you feel and see if you can get in to see another doctor. You need someone who will listen to you and help you start feeling better.
Hang in there!
2006-09-29 12:16:37 · answer #2 · answered by T-Bird 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a viral illness, don't know about the bruising though. If it was me I'd see another Doctor or go to a hospital.
2006-09-29 13:19:01 · answer #3 · answered by wendy p 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh my, you poor thing, if things worsen and you get no good answers have your parents take you to the Mayo Clinic they will find out what it is- suggest to your MD for a referral if need be. Take care and Good Luck!
2006-09-29 12:19:07 · answer #4 · answered by Lady X 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Mono, Lupus, Lyme Disease ( recent possible exposure to a tick ? )
2006-09-29 12:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the others. Please get another opinion. Ask about getting the blood tests for Mono and possibly auto-immune diseases. I truely hope you begin to feel better.
2006-09-29 12:57:54 · answer #6 · answered by the BUNNY 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have fibro, Doesn't sound like that...But maybe Anemia?
2006-09-29 12:20:34 · answer #7 · answered by Rhonda M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don´t khow
2006-09-29 12:15:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋