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Fatigue, Dizziness, Swelling Of Feet, Headache, Heart Palpitation, Depression, Panic Attack, Numbness In Feet. Help

Posted on Tue, 25 Sep 2012

Question: I believe I have been battling with something for the past 2-3 years now. I can't say exactly when it happened but I have pretty much felt like poop for the last couple of years. I don't have health insurance so I haven't been able to go to the doctor..and to tell the truth I have been kinda scared to go as well. My symptoms include, Fatigue, Dizziness, Swelling of the feet(almost everyday), Headaches(at least 1 a day), Heart Palpations, Depression, Panic attacks(about 1 every 6 months), Mood Swings, Numbness and random tingling in my toes and feet, Nausea (every morning and usually after each meal). I also sometimes experience random cramping in my abdomen(not very often), and once and a while I will get random sharp pains in my stomach. I don't really know If all these together create anything but I know I haven't always felt this way. I have been told by others that some of my symptoms sound similar to Lupus or Multiple Sclerosis..I am really not sure what to think..which is why I am here. Any advice on what it might be will help, Thanks!

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (1 hour later)

Hi AAAA
Welcome to healthcare Magic!
Your problem hardly match to SLE or Multiple Sclerosis, and MS is a very rare disorder and more common in males.
SLE is common place and frequent in females but the symptoms are not suggestive.
You problem appears a bit psychiatric.
It is a complex of Depression and Anxiety and all the problems mood swings, unable to feel happy, tiredness, palpitation, panic attacks, pain abdomen, headache can be part of the syndrome.
I would like you to have base line investigation CBC, RFT, Chest Xray, Thyroid profile- morning empty stomach sample, stool examination.
You should think of getting evaluated by a Psychiatry doctor at you place and get these investigations and if you like, inform me in a Fresh Query / Follow up Query for further fine tuned opinion
Wish you a great health!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Ram Choudhary (10 hours later)

Wow I never knew those types of illnesses could effect your body! I will definatly go get it checked out now! I have one last question. Should I go to a normal doctor such as a family physician who will then refer me to a Psychiatry doctor? Or am I able to go straigt to a Psychiatry doctor? Thanks for your help!

Answered by Dr. Ram Choudhary (14 hours later)

Hi AAAAA
Welcome back to Healthcare Magic Physician's Desk!
I am from India, here in India patient can directly go to a specialist but I do not know the system of your country.
I would suggest to report to an XXXXXXX Medicine doctor-Physician, get evaluated and then go to a psychiatrist.
Optionally you can put up a specialist query with reports attached with it to me and then consult the psychiatrist. But get to know the rules of the land in this regard.
Wish you a great health!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar