Im Not A Hyponcondriac And IM Sick Of Being Sick Just Tired of It I Just Want My Life Back?

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I hate this .. I hate it..Im feel worse than anytime in my life.I ask a million questions and the doctors tell me theres nothing wrong.What is the problem?I am from the tropics and the only thing different is moving to what seems to be the north pole..Its a very cold climate and dry and high.My problems started when we moved here.Aches and pains and sensations..Things i have never experienced.I use to have energy 24 hours a day and now lucky to have it a few hours a day .I get cold and sleepy and tired .I have no symptoms of major problems just feel bad all the time.I have been told I was depressed.I didn''t know that.I think im depressed from feeling bad with no explination.I get called a hypocondriac when i have never been in my life.Im so frustrated I could die.Everyone says get up and keep busy .I do this .I get really tired really fast.My throat now is bothering me and I think I have tonsilitus..swollen lymp nodes.I cant move from here so what can i do?If not sick what is it????

The reason that I say that I can't leave is we put our life savings into this place and could never recoup the money that we have spent.we could travel to the tropics but im at the point im a little worried about traveling not even sure I could.But move back no we cannot..I thought I could handle the cold and the lack of sunlight and the snow ,snow ,snow..Thanks to everyone that answered and is answering I am very greatful to you .Im just so frustrated to the point of no end..

Answer 1

Depression can have physical symptoms too. Also, there is something called fibromyalgia that could be to blame. Alot of doctors don't recognize it as a real illness but I believe it is. Look the symptoms up on the web and see if it looks like you. Change doctors also. Obviously you feel bad and you need someone to take you seriously. Good Luck and God bless!

Answer 2

It's hard to make a guess when the doctors have ruled out so many things. How long have you been sick? If it's been about a month or less, I might think Mononucleosis, but the doctors would have found that. Do you HAVE to live where you are, or could you move back to the tropics? Maybe you're just trying to get acclimated to the colder weather? I just don't know. It's a tough call! I hope you can find some help though! Have you looked up chronic fatigue syndrome maybe?

There's also something called 'seasonal affective disorder', which is more psychological than physical, but a real disorder nonetheless. You may want to look up some info on that as well!

Answer 3

It sounds like something called Seasonal Affective Disorder. The symptoms of SAD mimic those of dysthymia or clinical depression. At times, patients may not feel depressed, but rather lack energy to get out of bed and do things. If you have seasonal affective disorder, winter's short days and long nights may induce feelings of depression, lethargy, fatigue, cravings for sweets and starches, headaches, sleep problems and irritability. Though seasonal affective disorder commonly begins in young adulthood, it's uncommon in people younger than 20. It's more common in women.

What causes seasonal affective disorder is unclear, but it may have to do with the amount of sunlight you receive. Although SAD can affect people anywhere, it becomes more common the farther north you live — perhaps because these areas of the earth experience decreased daylight for months at a time. In some people, however, recurring episodes of depression may occur in the summer, rather than in the winter.

Although there's no cure for seasonal affective disorder, treatments can help you successfully manage the condition so that you can go through every season of the year in relative comfort.

Answer 4

I have a lot of questions! This developed when you moved...where did you move too? How much sunlight is there...do your joints hurt or kind of get stuck? Arthritis knows no age, I first found I had it at 16 when I spend 6 wks in Hawaii. Have you tried artificial light? Seasonal affective disorder is very common.....this year seems like a lot of people are ready to hibernate....shoot thats how I feel! Have you tried taking supplements and vitamins....your body is in a totally different environment....it sounds like you need to move back to the tropics. But in the mean time, vitamins, supplements, exercise and artificial light, also increase your vitamin D intake.....your body is used to tons of vitamin D from the sun...your not getting any now....not good. If all those things and adding a joint supplement don't help go to a new doctor....but I think its just the environmental change and your body rebelling.....you weren't made for that location....

Answer 5

Have your doctors looked into Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? Here's a link with more info:http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw32907

You also might try treatment for depression. Even though you don't think you have it, what would it hurt to try? A lot of people with depression experience exactly the same symptoms as you.

You also might want to talk with your doctor about fibromyalgia and lupus; two very real medical conditions that are often mistaken for other things. Here are some links with info on those:
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw123404
http://health.yahoo.com/ency/healthwise/hw196365

Just because the doctors don't know what's wrong with you, doesn't make you a hypochondriac. You just need to find the right doctor that's willing to believe you and work with you until a solution is found.

Best wishes...

Answer 6

Have the doctors tested your thyroid??? If not you may want to ask them to.... your symptoms sound like some sort of thyroid problem....

Answer 7

Ask your Dr about Fibromyaligia, it will make you feel yuk, aches and pains, throat problems, and much much more.