We were learning about mutations in Biology class, and Marfan Syndrome really sounded a lot like me. Here are some things that may be considered symptoms?
-My shoulders are EXTREMELY flexible. I can do really, really weird stuff. (example: touch my elbows together behind my back.)
-I have a very large frame. I'm 5'9, 14 years old, and I have long arms and fingers.
-I get weird blackouts in my eyes a lot. Whenever I stand up from sitting for a long period of time, I completely black out for a few seconds and can't see anything. [I don't know if this has anything to do with it or not, but I remember it had something to do with the eyes.]
Do I perhaps have a mild case?
2007-05-24 11:02:57 · 5 answers · asked by ? 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Also: I thought of a couple other things.
--I do have a long narrow face.
--My feet are really, really big. [size 12 womens.]
2007-05-24 11:05:04 · update #1
Can you cross your legs and have the one that is on top touch the floor? Do your fingertips reach past your knees when standing up straight? Those are other possible indicators. I dated a guy in high school that had that. He was 6'7 and had an 80" span from fingertip to fingertip. It's pretty rare. I wouldn't be too worried about it. If you are concerned, go see a doctor, they can do an EKG and check your heart.
2007-05-24 11:13:52 · answer #1 · answered by Kathy H 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Mild Marfan Syndrome
2016-11-14 20:08:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt it. But check with a doctor. Honey, you're 5'9"... a size 12 shoe is kind of normal. And so is long arms and fingers at 5'9". The blackouts do need to be checked out though. You're shoulders could be just double-jointed-ness. If you're really concerned, go to the doc. Don't stress though. Sounds like a lot of teenage girls.
2007-05-24 11:14:08 · answer #3 · answered by Chiky 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is funny, but when you take biology or are studying different diseases for some reason, you always seem to be able to identify with some of the symptoms. That is why it is not good for people to try and diagnose themselves.
If you are really concerned you should see a doctor and explain your concerns, but more than likely you have nothing to worry about.
2007-05-24 11:12:17 · answer #4 · answered by Lori B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
only a doctor can diagnose this have your mom take you to the doctor. i doubt it though
2007-05-24 11:07:03 · answer #5 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋