Hi. Listen I know you ladies can't diagnose me, but I'm trying to figure out what's wrong with me. My breasts are swollen and sensitive, I'm gaining weight like a sponge in the ocean, my fingers are swollen, I'm always tired, always thirsty, and I always have to pee. I haven't had my period in two months. I had a blood and urine test done at the doctors, and they both came back negative for pregnancy. Any ideas?
2006-10-11 18:37:36 · 10 answers · asked by ginevra1weasley 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Uh, I'm 24.
2006-10-11 18:40:21 · update #1
If they were only looking at your blood work for pregnancy then your doctor needs to look again. A number of hormonal issues (e.g. low thyroid, high blood sugars, etc.) as well as kidney problems could be causing the symptoms you're describing and the labwork would be the key for finding it.
2006-10-11 18:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by drmarknd 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could possibly be Diabetes which is a chronic condition marked by high blood glucose (sugar) levels. Our bodies rely on blood glucose for energy.
Blood glucose levels are normally regulated by a hormone called insulin, which is made by the pancreas.
Insulin stimulates the body’s cells to use glucose as energy. When a person has diabetes, the pancreas doesn’t make enough insulin, or the cells don’t respond to the hormone.
There are two main types of diabetes
Type 1 (insulin dependent diabetes mellitus):
Is caused by an autoimmune destruction of insulin-making cells in the pancreas, which means insulin is no longer made.
Is one of the most common childhood diseases in developed nations.
Can occur at any age.
Type 2 (non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus) is:
Caused by either inadequate levels of insulin or insulin that doesn’t work effectively in the body.
Most common after the age of 40, although the age of onset can be earlier.
Often, but not always, associated with obesity, particularly around the abdomen or upper body.
Symptoms of high blood glucose
When there are high levels of glucose in the blood, the body loses its main source of energy, even though the blood contains large amounts of glucose. The build-up of glucose in the blood can cause distressing symptoms and actual harm to the body’s cells.
Symptoms include:
Extreme tiredness
Excessive thirst
Blurred vision
Increased risk of infections.
Get help immediately if these symptoms occur
Occasionally, the onset of diabetes - particularly Type 1 - can be abrupt. It can lead to a condition called 'keto acidosis', which is a medical emergency. The symptoms of this condition are loss of appetite, weight loss, vomiting, excessive passing of urine, altered consciousness and, finally, coma. Seek medical help immediately if these symptoms occur.
I hope this information helps!
2006-10-11 18:49:21 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello! i'm also a lady, i think blood and urine tests is not enough to detect wats wrong with you. Get further tests like ultra sound, ct scan, etc.. Go to a specialist - an ob-gyne or an internal surgeon. Compare medical ideas and take what is best. It might be elephantasis, caused by poisonous insects bite. Early medication means less expenses.
2006-10-11 19:34:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
either diabetes (type II) or hypo-thyroidism.
Diabetes mellitus: the constant peeing.
The weight gain: hypothyroidism (hypo means under or less) thyroid regulates wieght gain, etc.,
Have you also been excessively sleepy? Thyroid may be the issue.
You would be well off to see your dr. A simple blood test will tell them if it's thyroid. If so, just hormone replacement (i believe) would be what is done.
I hope this helps!!!
GOOD LUCK!!! (check out the site below. Very useful!! I put it to diabetes first, and hypothyroidism second)
2006-10-11 18:51:23 · answer #4 · answered by pandabear30 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
don't stress but dont delay sounds almost like a onset of diabetes get a small note pad that can fit in Ur purse document the dates an times an how you feel ,document when you use restroom color of pee feces, take Ur temp, if u feel shaky ,write anything thats u feel is different .go to ob.physician can better help you you u keep a log like that .also take some one u feel comfortable with u for support.
2006-10-11 19:00:00 · answer #5 · answered by nevaeh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Peri Menopause
2006-10-11 18:39:44 · answer #6 · answered by sugarbdp1 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about blood sugar? Sounds like diabetes to me...it is a crying shame you have to get complete strangers to do a doctor's job maybe that is why they need so much practice?
2006-10-11 18:51:12 · answer #7 · answered by Mod M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your ob/gyn pronto you may have an hormonal imbalance.
Is not normal and your body is telling you something.
2006-10-11 18:42:26 · answer #8 · answered by luluana 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You probably are in your early stage of pregnacy.Just too soon to tell right now if you ask me.
2006-10-11 18:48:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a FEMALE gyno doc
2006-10-11 18:55:23 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋