15 Years Old Sedrate?

Question

I'm not sure if I spelt it right, but I have blood screening or w/e for Sedrate levels, and they are continualy increasing, they are not yet in the 100's but they are above normal.

I have had upper abdominal pain after eating for a year, but more noticeably I have recently been having SEVERE SEVERE pain in my hands, shoulders, neck, hips, thighs, legs, and knees, sometimes feet...What could this mean since Sedrate indicated inflammatory diseases...

Auto-immune disorders run in the family, Lupus, Arthritis, and fibromyalgia...

My doctor is referring me to a rheumotologist, but what do you think this could be since I am so young...also my lymph nodes are enlarged.

I eat healty, don't drink or smoke, and I am at good weight.

I'm also not sick, haven't been fighting any communicable or infections that are known (been tested for infections)

Answer 1

I was going to suggest the diseases you listed plus possibly Lyme Disease and MS. Go to the rheumotologist and get a full blood work up. I would have them repeat the blood work two or three times too and seek a 2nd and 3rd opinion. These disorders you listed and the ones I listed have similar symptoms and the tests are not clearcut. I had a friend who was diagnosed and treated for Lupus and Lyme Disease for years before they figured out it was MS. I know you are young. My friend was only 18 at the time. Good luck to you.

Answer 2

Not a good idea. Although a four year age gap might not be so bad between two adults (for example, I dated a 26 year old when I was 22,) the major problem here is that the 15 year old is a child, while the 19 year old is an adult. The 19 year old is able to drink, smoke, go to clubs and would have been exposed to an entire world that the 15 year old should not be exposed to, nor are they ready for. The fact that he is the son of someone who you know should not be trusted should also be ringing alarm bells here. I doubt this guy has raised his son to behave like a gentleman. My more suspicious side is wondering if the dad is using his son to "bait" your 15 year old sister. In this day and age, not having a driver's license or a job at 19 is not so much a concern as the fact that he is not attempting to do something with his life. Anyone who is actively seeking a job, doing further study, or cannot get their license for a good reason, e.g. epilepsy, could be forgiven. However someone this age who has no interest in bettering himself and wants to hang around with a much younger girl is cause for alarm. I think that your sister should stay away from this guy and his family at all costs. They do not seem to be of good character, or people that will help your sister in the long term. You might have to talk to your parents and Alex about this one and come up with a plan to keep her away from this guy. EDIT: Thank you Goldfish. I agree with your post. I also agree with what Lyra said. You need to find a way to talk to your sister and find out what's going on in her mind. It's not going to be easy and if you can, try to find a way to get your mum and Alex involved. If you know what's going on inside her head, it might create a way to get through to her. Also ... I was the youngest kid in my family too. Sometimes it used to drive me insane when I had four older people (and by the time I was 15, a sister-in-law as well,) telling me what to do and acting like I was a dumb kid sister and they all knew better. I wonder if this is how your sister feels sometimes? It is very important that you let your sister know that she is unconditionally loved by her family.

Answer 3

Hi
First I am NOT a medical person.
The test is called a ESR or Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate and is the rate at which red blood cells separate out of suspension in blood plasma. It can be elevated due to dancing the night before the test, to menses and other lifestyle activities. While autoimmune conditions run in your family, you might not succumb. I am the only one in my family to have autoimmune conditions. Parents and three older siblings, plus Aunts, Uncles, Cousins, Nephews and Nieces, are healthy. As you state your lymph glands are swollen I am just wondering if you have 'Glandular Fever' or Mono, the new term? You might need further testing to come to any diagnosis. Hope that helps, my ESR is 74.