I have been spending years trying to figure out the cause of my symptoms, which seem to be getting worse and changing on a day to day basis. I've had multiple tests run and while some test results have come back abnormal, nothing has led to a diagnosis.
My symptoms include:
-abdominal pain/discomfort
-chronic nausea
-hypoxemia
-constipation/diarrhea
-dizziness
-balance problems
-fainting
-irregular periods/debilitating cramps
-skin rashes (lacey blue on leg) (hives) (depigmentation on back)
-dropping things or stumbling
-tooth pain
-Joint stiffness (especially in ankles)
-Numbness and tingling in arms/legs
-Asthma
-ADHD
-Extreme fatigue
-Fainting
-Eye twitching
-Muscle spasms
-Heart palpitations
-short term memory loss
-chronic sinus infections and bronchitus
abnormal test results:
-various low blood glucose
-low SPO2 (but sleep study did confirm mild sleep apnea- sleep with oxygen concentrator)
-various high BUN, WBC, neutrophils, & monocytes, also high hemoglobin and hematocrit
-various low amylase, calcium, AST
-Two separate doctors (10 years apart) heard heart murmur, but ECHO, EKG, and Holter moniter came back normal.
-Gallbladder mildly distended on U/S
-low hdl (but everything else in lipid panel normal)
Other tests run (Normal):
-Ultrasound: transvaginal, abdominal, gallbladder
-Hida scan
-upper GI
-liver panel
-c reactive protein (2.9- range is <3)
-vitamin D, 25 hydroxy
-ESR
-TSH 3rd generation
-Celiac disease panel
-TSH with RFX
-vitamin b12
-B. burgdorfer screen
Current 'diagnosis' list:
-IBS
-pre-syncope
-asthma
-hypoxemia
-dizziness & giddiness
-malaise and fatigue
-abdominal pain, unspecified
-ADHD
-unspecified sleep apnea
-jaundice
Notable things:
-I work in an animal hospital where I am exposed to various diseases/parasites
-Both sides of my family have history of autoimmune, thyroid issues, diabetes, and heart conditions
-I am 31F, 5'3, 127 lbs.
-I have lived in CT, FL, LA and CO.
-Been to multiple therapists to make sure this is not in my head. They all agreed mild anxiety due to symptoms.
What could this be? I'm struggling to keep everything together without a diagnosis and relief from symptoms.
Excerpt from Dr Hyman's article Magnesium: The Most Powerful Relaxation Mineral Available...
"You might be magnesium deficient if you have any of the following symptoms:
• Muscle cramps or twitches
• Insomnia
• Irritability
• Sensitivity to loud noises
• Anxiety
• Autism
• ADD
• Palpitations
• Angina
• Constipation
• Anal spasms
• Headaches
• Migraines
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic fatigue
• Asthma
• Kidney stones
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Osteoporosis
• High blood pressure
• PMS
• Menstrual cramps
• Irritable bladder
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Reflux
• Trouble swallowing"