17, Very scared

[Immpulse]

Hello. I'm a 17 year old male. 6' roughly 180 pounds. Not great shape, not obese. Recently I have been experiencing multiple symptoms that include...

-Random spells of dizziness, sometimes constant mild dizziness throughout the day.
-Loss of appetite. (have been forcing myself to eat because i never feel hungry.)
-Constant fatigue, or fatigue very easily from just very simple tasks
-Constant shortness of breath
-Coughing periodically throughout the day.
-A full or heavy headed feeling.
-Sore joints and muscles, especially in upper body.
-Trouble sleeping, when I do sleep its not good sleep at all. Also sore upon waking up and never feel rested.
-Constant awareness of pulse or hearbeat.( can feel heart beating inside my chest)

Anything you guys could tell me would be very appreciated. Im up right now because im unable to fall asleep.

[Immpulse]

Thank you Pum. The doctor diagnosed me with insomnia and minor depression. I havent had bloodwork done yet or anything like that. But just with the sleep aids hes givin me (that contain some anti depressant) I feel much much better. I return to my MD in a few weeks for a check up, and I might have some physical work done anyways. The doc didnt think I needed it when I went in.

Thank you all for your help! I really appreciate it.

[Pum]

Please see your doctor for some simple blood tests.

How are you feeling within yourself? Are you looking forward to anything? Are you getting the normal amount of enjoyment from the things you normally love? Are you seeing your friends and organising social activities as normal?

You say you're very scared. Many of the symptoms you have mentioned are consistant with being stressed out or slightly depressed. I'm not saying this is what you have and please get the doctor to check you out physically. If everything is normal, you might have to think about helping yourself out mentally.

Be kind to yourself in the meantime. You've got a lot of life ahead of you.

[PlateletGal]

"Platelet: Could you perhaps elaborate on what those tests are for? I'll do some research of my own as well. Thank you."

"EBV" == Epstein Barr Virus
"CBC/DIFF/PLCT" === Your white cell count, hemoglobin, hematocrit, platelet count and your differential (analysis of your white cells)
"B12" === vitamin B12 level
"CHEM20" === tests your renal function, liver & electrolytes (potassium, etc)
"LYME DISEASE PANEL" === tests for the bacteria that causes lyme disease
"ANA" === People who have a positive ANA titer could have an autoimmune disease.


Best,

PlateletGal

[Immpulse]

Zak: I havent had any neck injury in my entire life as far back as I can remember. So I dont see how that could be the case. If you are referring to somethingelse please explain.

Platelet: Could you perhaps elaborate on what those tests are for? I'll do some research of my own as well. Thank you.

Sunnies: I dont believe its lupus, no I have no rashes at all.

[sunnies86]

oh me too. 21 here and female.

could be lupus since you have a cough. do you have a rash?

[PlateletGal]

I suggest that you get a physical and ask your physician about the following labs:

EBV
CBC/DIFF/PLCT
B12
CHEM20
LYME DISEASE PANEL
ANA

Best,

PlateletGal

[Zak_Han]

Hi,dear
Perhaps ,you should go to see neck specialist for check your neck.(Possibly suffer soft tissue injury around cervical spine)
Your symptoms seem matching neck trouble.
Take Care!