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[Umar Kazmi]

I have had a number of complaints that I have had ignored and recently I had a test that said I had severe bi lateral carpal tunnel and that I had ignored it so long I had permanent damage. why did I ignore the pain and loss of sensation? because I beleived my doctor when she said it was normal and to work on my posture. I need someone to listen to me. I have problems that I have lived with, but I don't want to wait till I'm disabled or dead for someone to take me seriously. If you have any suggestions please help me.

26 yo female

Complaints:

Joint pain especially in feet, hands, hips, occasionally knees and elbows.
Blue pinpoint of light in vision flashes for less than a sec
carpal tunnel syndrome
pale poop, constipation, diarrhea (often at the same time)
family history of heart defects, I have a heart murmur, heart sensations
hormone fluctuations (I was diagnosed with PCOS and then went to a hormone specialist who told me I didn't)
vitamin D deficiency (I take 4,000mg per day to maintain healthy levels, is normal now)
hiccups (probably not relevant, but my dad has the same incessant painful hiccups that people comment on all the time)
headaches nearly everyday go away with 800mg advil

 

[Honestliving]

Hi hacilar,
I am not a doc. or a medical expert, but here is my two cents.

#1, I can't say enough about how much information exists on this site and how nice and smart the members are.

I feel and share your frustration with the medical industry. I have conflicting diagnoses for my neck and carpal and it sucks.

If I were you I would write out a bulleted list of your complaints and bring it with you when you go to the doctor. Also, I would start looking for a doc. that will read your list and take it seriously. Once you have a general practitioner that you like and trust, have them refer you to a neurosurgeon to look at possible solutions for your carpal.

I would also get the most comprehensive physical exam including blood work, if you haven't already (sounds like you have).

I would also study the carpal board here, and also the headache board, as well as, the fibro. board and the bowel disorders board. I am mentioning fibromyalgia because you have many areas of pain.

I had stomach issues but I got a juice machine and it has changed my life. I buy 30 lbs. of carrots, 5 fist sized beets, human head size cauliflower and broccoli, 4 pink grapefruits, 4 large oranges, 3 limes, 5 apples. (All organic). It costs about $35-$40/week. I wash everything and soak in apple cider vinegar 15 minutes to get rid of dirt and any chemicals. I make the juice and mix one quart at a time in the blender with 2 tablespoons wheat grass powder and one scoop ALIVE food supplement. This makes 3 gallons of juice and lasts me and my wife one week. It took me a couple years to get this recipe down.

Last. I would advise you to keep helping yourself by being your own advocate. If your doctors suck - fire them and move on. I am in Seattle near you and luckily this area is stocked with thousands of doctors to choose from.

That is probably more info. than you wanted. I hope you can pick through it and use some of it to your benefit.

Welcome to healthboards and may you find some answers here to make you well. Matt