Comment on Am a 32 year old woman, since a year or two ago, each time I wake up I feel like I've been under general anesthesia. I feel very sick, cold and clammy. Is this a normal part of ageing?

celeste@kbin.earth ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

• IEatCeleryAt7Degrees@lemmy.world ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  I’ve had blood work done, my urea and white blood cells have consistently been low since at least September last year (I kept having them repeated by my doctor) but I thought that might be to do with me getting older since your immune system decreases with age.

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  • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    did you test for anemia?

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  • celeste@kbin.earth ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    They didn't do any followup? Low white blood cells for that long can indicate some stuff that should at least be checked for. Your doctor should also know if those numbers are normal for your age. Did they make any suggestions? 32 is genuinely still young.

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    • IEatCeleryAt7Degrees@lemmy.world ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      They kept repeating them since September last year every 4-5 weeks. They told me it’s normal, I asked for the papers to be printed, and when I checked, each time I had my white cells etc tested, they are low.

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      • Tollana1234567@lemmy.today ⁨2⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        i would probably see a 2nd opinion, if it appeared suddenly 2 years ago, there is a cause.

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      • FearMeAndDecay@literature.cafe ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        Seconding everyone else saying you should get a second opinion. Something is clearly wrong and if your doctor isn’t looking closer to figure out what the issue is or trying to find solutions then you absolutely deserve a second opinion from a doctor who cares

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      • Mouselemming@sh.itjust.works ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        They should not be repeating the same tests, they should be thinking about what else they should be testing for.

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  • Dookieman12@piefed.social ⁨16⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Your test results, plus fatigue, without an accompanying protein, vitamin, or nutrient deficiency, seems to indicate an infection of some kind, possibly in the liver or kidneys. Some environmental factor is also possible.

    Your combination of test results and symptoms seems a cause for concern. I would consider asking your Dr. about it, possibly getting a second opinion.

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  • pelespirit@sh.itjust.works ⁨15⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    I’m just trying to help, so please don’t take this the wrong way, but what are you eating and drinking? It could be “healthy” stuff or it could be crap making you feel this way. My best advice is to try and figure it out now, because it won’t get easier. Food sensitivities seem to be brushed off because they’re not bad enough to kill you, but the damage can add up over time.

    • Start with removing the crap
    • See a good nutritionist or study up from the Mayo clinic or Cleveland Hospital sites, they have a lot of good info.
    • Drink a lot of water no matter what you do
    • Watch your caffeine intake, you have to be consistent if you’re going to have it.
    • Since your muddy headed, it might help to go on nature walks. It doesn’t have to be a long time, just try to get outside.

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  • Valmond@lemmy.dbzer0.com ⁨11⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    32 isn’t old I mean if you had said 60 then I would have told you you got a problem but age isn’t it!

    Go to the doctor!

    Are you allergic? Food allergies are a beast and as little as a 0.001 gram can trigger it, making you feel like shit for days.

    Now, go to the doctor!

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