Hypoxia and Medicine

This is getting kind of serious... Medical conditions that match the symptoms?

Alright, I've been to a few doctors but they don't take me very seriously... They've run blood tests but that's about it. No serious examinations. The last doctor I saw believed the pain may be a result of depression... But I really don't think that's it at all. You see, I understand fully what depression aches feel like as recently I've been experiencing those, too. I don't think the depression is causing the issues, I believe the issues are resulting in depression. Depression pains aren't really sharp, severe... They're just a "God, I don't want to do this anymore" type of thing. You're weary, sluggish, hurting all over without a direct source of pain. The thing I'm reporting is not like that at all. I have constant "stabbing, shooting" sensations all over my body, but I can pin point them easily. Mostly they circulate around my wrists, thighs, where the back becomes the bottom, back of the neck, shoulders, top of the feet, joints... Gah. There are a lot of spots, but it isn't psychosomatic (I'm aware I have mental problems, I just don't think this is one of them). It's cutting edge and it doesn't go away. I also have a difficulty with sleeping. I go days feeling tired, but not being able to lose consciousness. I have obsessive water drinking habits, too. I'm CONSTANTLY thirsty and much colder then I should be. The nurse who checked my pulse prior commented that it was extremely strong and two nights ago I went to a slumber party and my friend was next to me, almost asleep, and she noted that my heart beat faster then any other person she'd known. I mention this only because I wonder if it has some correlation to the fact that I have "miny heart attacks" (my brother's choice of words). What happens is basically the same as any heart attack but there is no permanent damage and I never go to a hospital. My wrist starts to sting like a big needle is being jabbed right into the vein, and then my chest starts searing and I can't breathe, and my head throbs and I'll fall down, normally my left leg goes down first. Normally it happens once every two or so days, and lasts a few seconds. Recently, it's been occuring so much more and it lasts longer until my eyes are swimming. I heard that irregular heart shape may be the cause of this issue...? Another symptom (may or may not be related) is that I've been constipated for years. I also have these "twitches". Involuntary muscle movements... My eye will spazz out or sometimes it's more severe and my whole body will convulse, my eyes go behind my head. It doesn't really HURT but it feels like electricity is surging through me. I have bad headaches. Gah, with all the things happening, I don't know what to list here as a symptom. These days I just don't FEEL well. Is this all really just depression or something else entirely? If you know what, please include it in your response. I have to get more blood work done soon and if I can, I want to have a list of possible illnesses she can check me for. If you have any specific questions, please ask. I really need a second opinion.

Public Comments

1. Okay, you need to go and see a specialist....possibly someone that specializes. I would start with Rheumatology. Do your fingers and toes turn colors when you are cold (purple, red or white)? Could be Raynauds. Raynauds may or not be associated with any other disease, but could be possible. Don't take Raynauds lightly, as if you don't take care of yourself properly...could hurt yourself in the long run. In the mean-time, I would ask your primary to do an EKG of your heart. Actually, I think I would demand that it be done. you have a right to seek the medical treatment/testing you see necessary. It takes a long time to get into a Rheumatologist. I too am going through some similar symptoms myself and understand your frustrations. Don't give up, you will find someone that will listen!!! Good luck!
2. Saying a patient is depressed is sometimes a way of not admitting that that the doctor has no idea what is wrong, but won't admit it. I had more than one doctor tell me that for YEARS and what was really wrong was that I had celiac disease. At the least, your constipation should be addressed. Are you taking any fiber products like citrucel or anything like that? Then, your heart/pulse issues have to be addressed. Has anyone told you that you need a EKG or anything? Have you told anyone about your mini heart attacks (dr/nurse?) What did they say? Without seeing your chart, you yourself, and the results of whatever testing they have done, it would be really hard to make a guess as to what might be going on. A 'fresh eye' of a second opinion may be helpful. Lame answer, but honest. Good luck!