I'm in the 14-16-ish range. I sweat way too much- from the pits, hands, and, occasionally, the feet. I'm not exaggerating in the slightest.
I'm not overweight, at least according to BMI, but I'm not exactly on the very beginning of the scale, either.
Would they treat me? Would it be permanent or what? (And could I get something permanent, assuming I have a problem?) How long would said treatments last?
Is there any disorder/diease that could be casuing this? (Other than stressing over the sweating, I rarely stress over anything.)
How would a doctor treat a young teen who sweats excessively?
I have the same problem, I am a sweat hog. My mom (i am 17) called my doctor and he recommended trying this MAXIM ANTIPERSPIRANTstuff where you have to order online. What you do is make sure you shower at night, then when you go into bed, you put it on and let it dry. Then in the morning you are more than welcome to put on good smelling deodorant then you don't sweat in the arm pits as much.
You can put it anywhere else you sweat alot.
It works like magic, I swear by this.
At first you need to put it on everynight for a week,
then you can go two or three days without re-applying it because its doing its duty!
I really hope this helps.
It helped me.
The website for it is:
www.stopsweat.com
enjoy!
Reply:maybe you should try deodorant.
Reply:I would do some blood work. It would test for diabetes and thyroid. I would also test for TB.
Hope this helps, Merry Christmas.
Reply:wow i have the exact same problem.
im 16. 5'6" about 140ish
i sweat a lot more than most people.
and i also use CertainDri
its the only thing that almost helps my arm pits ONLY if i use it everyday and i dont always feel like putting it on.
and also my face and hands sweat excessively.
and it sucks.
i hate it.
and i dont know what to do.
UGH and do your shirts get all stained and ruined from sweat!?
i feel sick.
i heard its from fast heart rate or somthing?
who knows BUT WERE NOT WEIRD! haha
Reply:http://www.hyperhidrosis.com/
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperhidros...
Heres a couple links for you. I suffered from the same thing when i was around your age up until about 20. Mine was only pits, i used something called Certain Dri, you can get it at the drug store - works wonders like you would not believe, but im not sure if its safe to use on hands and feet, some products arent. So after around 20ish, i did not even have to use the Certani dri anymore, my pits stay dry ALWAYS now, never ever sweat...but now my hands and feet sweat, go figure......so expect possible side effects with any treatment you may use. There are surgeries and other options available if nothing else works. Most likely, it is a hormonal thing, which is what i think mine was, so opt for non surgical if possible, just talk to a doctor, a specialist if possible, and they will go over your possible causes and options.
Reply:I assume you have seen a dermatologist.. that is a skin specialist and they can be VERY helpful. You are still developing.. at your age, this may be result of hormones. If dr. determines that is not the issue, and you have tried various antipersperants/meds, the ulimate relief may be Botox injections into the sweat glands. My sis is having this done, but she is 37...
BTW, meds can cause sweating, especially the SRI antidepressants. Discuss with your dr. any meds, and have a basic blood panel. AND see the dermatologist!!
Reply:Try getting botox injections on your sweaty areas. Sounds wierd, but I promise it works. If you get the CertainDri and it doesn't work.... ask about the injections. They aren't very painful and last for a few months at a time. The botox helps to deaden the sweat gland. If the sweats bad enough, you'll try anything.
Reply:Go to a dermatologist, they will prescribe a prescription antipersperant and do some lab work and maybe a skin sample and see if there is a bacterial cause for it and give you some antibiotics if it is. They might try acutane as well, although it is primarily for acne but it would help dry the skin out. It is a vitamin A derivative that causes the skin to not produce as much moisture.
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Bi Polar Disorder?
I have been diagnosed as bi polar disorder. Well, I will get so sick to my stomach (nauseated) and start sweating and get light headed like i'm about to pass out. I told this to my general doctor and he said he's done all the test he can do and it's mental. I personally think it's my nerves, as the doctor says could be my nerves as well. He just tells me I need to go see a stupid psychiatrist. I don't need someone to talk to, I just need my medicine and i'll be fine. But I am losing alot of weight with the nausea thing because its getting to where I am making myself sick. I am scared and don't know what to do. Has this happened to anyone?
Thanks!!!!
Bi Polar Disorder?
Psychiatrist........... Meds can only do so much.... you need to talk it out too.
Reply:Stress will make you sick and you'll lose weight. I also suffer from depression, but not bi polar. My dad is bi polar however.
You may think you dont need to talk to someone, but seriously, I think you should. We keep telling my dad to go and he wont, but he's not getting any better by not going. And if you go talk to someone, they will most likely give you meds to help with this disease...at least try it out.
Good luck
Reply:you sound like my ex girlfriend, she too was very unhappy with being referred to a psychiatrist, however it would have been the best thing for her. Did she go? of course not, because it was not the answer she wanted. It may not be the answer you want either, but i would say give it a shot, she may be able to straighten you out and get you back on the right track.
Reply:Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) is a mood disorder, which means that the symptoms are disturbances or abnormalities of mood. Major depression is a more common illness, the symptoms of which are mainly those of 'low' mood. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of both serious mania and depression. The person's mood swings from excessively 'high' and irritable, to sad and hopeless, and then back again, with periods of normal mood in between. Different from normal mood states of happiness and sadness, symptoms of manic-depressive illness can be severe and life threatening. However, because many artists, musicians and writers have suffered from bipolar illness, the effect of the illness has sometimes been trivialised, and regarded in some way as beneficial for artistic creativity. In fact, for those afflicted with the illness, it is extremely distressing and disruptive.
Bipolar disorder is the third most common mood disorder after major depression and dysthymic disorder. It affects about 1% of adults during their lifetime. Symptoms typically begin during adolescence or early adulthood, and continue to recur throughout life. Men and women are equally likely to develop this disabling illness. The consequences of the illness can be devastating, and may include marital break-ups, unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse. Bipolar illness is often complicated by co-occurring alcohol or substance abuse. Without effective treatment, bipolar illness leads to suicide in nearly 20% of cases.
Effective treatments are available that greatly reduce the suffering caused by bipolar disorder, and can usually prevent its devastating complications. However, bipolar disorder is often not recognised by the patient, relatives, friends, or even physicians. People with bipolar disorder may suffer needlessly without proper treatment, for years or even decades. Also, many patients do not respond to at least one drug, and many show no response to several. This means that combination treatment is often the rule because a combination of different drugs with different methods of action can be more effective wiithout increasing the risk of side effects. Lithium is still the most used drug overall in mania, but mood stabilising anticonvulsants are also widely used.
if u take meds go to the doctor then don't worry and pray for the best
good luck
Reply:The best place to get your medications for bi-polar is from a Psychiatrist. He/She can give you the proper medications for your Bi-Polar, and address your other symptoms. Probably add a medication for the nausea. Most Psychiatrist don't really do a lot of talking about your problem that is what a therapist is for. I used to work at a mental health clinic, and I found that when you go to a specialized clinic you receive better care than from a general practitioner.
Take care %26amp; Good Luck, Hope you feel better soon
Kali :-)
Nurse Practitioner
Reply:Not sure what you are taking, but I was on Effexor for a while and it was HORRIBLE. It made me really sick, and it literally took me 4 months to wean off of it.
If it's not the drugs you are taking, then I agree it could be psychological. It sounds kind of like anxiety disorder.
If you don't want to go talk to someone, then maybe you should think about doing yoga, it really helps to reduce stress and help you feel more balanced.
Reply:You need to see a psychiatrist in order to get medication. Believe me, they won't want to talk with you much. If they think you need therapy, they'll refer you to a therapist or psychologist.
Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the neurotransmitters of the brain. It's no different than having diabetes. Only medication can control that, so take your doctor's advice and see a psychiatrist now--only a psychiatrist can prescribe the necessary medications and monitor their results properly. Bipolar disorder only gets worse if left untreated. Good luck to you.
Reply:If you have been diagnosed as Bipolar then it is better to take treatment -you can go through several websites on this matter.-one such emedicinehealth.com
Reply:okay i am bi polar as well. Im not properly medicated for it but I have been diagnosed. Last year I had horribly bad nerves. It got so bad that id throw up and my stomach would hurt all the time and my head killled me all the time. and a psychiatrist isnt that bad of an idea. i myself do not them either but they do help. somethings need to be said and let out. want to talk to me.....
AIM - zuxendexist
MSN - green_eyelashes@hotmail.com
mint
Thanks!!!!
Bi Polar Disorder?
Psychiatrist........... Meds can only do so much.... you need to talk it out too.
Reply:Stress will make you sick and you'll lose weight. I also suffer from depression, but not bi polar. My dad is bi polar however.
You may think you dont need to talk to someone, but seriously, I think you should. We keep telling my dad to go and he wont, but he's not getting any better by not going. And if you go talk to someone, they will most likely give you meds to help with this disease...at least try it out.
Good luck
Reply:you sound like my ex girlfriend, she too was very unhappy with being referred to a psychiatrist, however it would have been the best thing for her. Did she go? of course not, because it was not the answer she wanted. It may not be the answer you want either, but i would say give it a shot, she may be able to straighten you out and get you back on the right track.
Reply:Bipolar disorder (manic-depressive illness) is a mood disorder, which means that the symptoms are disturbances or abnormalities of mood. Major depression is a more common illness, the symptoms of which are mainly those of 'low' mood. Bipolar disorder involves episodes of both serious mania and depression. The person's mood swings from excessively 'high' and irritable, to sad and hopeless, and then back again, with periods of normal mood in between. Different from normal mood states of happiness and sadness, symptoms of manic-depressive illness can be severe and life threatening. However, because many artists, musicians and writers have suffered from bipolar illness, the effect of the illness has sometimes been trivialised, and regarded in some way as beneficial for artistic creativity. In fact, for those afflicted with the illness, it is extremely distressing and disruptive.
Bipolar disorder is the third most common mood disorder after major depression and dysthymic disorder. It affects about 1% of adults during their lifetime. Symptoms typically begin during adolescence or early adulthood, and continue to recur throughout life. Men and women are equally likely to develop this disabling illness. The consequences of the illness can be devastating, and may include marital break-ups, unemployment, alcohol and drug abuse. Bipolar illness is often complicated by co-occurring alcohol or substance abuse. Without effective treatment, bipolar illness leads to suicide in nearly 20% of cases.
Effective treatments are available that greatly reduce the suffering caused by bipolar disorder, and can usually prevent its devastating complications. However, bipolar disorder is often not recognised by the patient, relatives, friends, or even physicians. People with bipolar disorder may suffer needlessly without proper treatment, for years or even decades. Also, many patients do not respond to at least one drug, and many show no response to several. This means that combination treatment is often the rule because a combination of different drugs with different methods of action can be more effective wiithout increasing the risk of side effects. Lithium is still the most used drug overall in mania, but mood stabilising anticonvulsants are also widely used.
if u take meds go to the doctor then don't worry and pray for the best
good luck
Reply:The best place to get your medications for bi-polar is from a Psychiatrist. He/She can give you the proper medications for your Bi-Polar, and address your other symptoms. Probably add a medication for the nausea. Most Psychiatrist don't really do a lot of talking about your problem that is what a therapist is for. I used to work at a mental health clinic, and I found that when you go to a specialized clinic you receive better care than from a general practitioner.
Take care %26amp; Good Luck, Hope you feel better soon
Kali :-)
Nurse Practitioner
Reply:Not sure what you are taking, but I was on Effexor for a while and it was HORRIBLE. It made me really sick, and it literally took me 4 months to wean off of it.
If it's not the drugs you are taking, then I agree it could be psychological. It sounds kind of like anxiety disorder.
If you don't want to go talk to someone, then maybe you should think about doing yoga, it really helps to reduce stress and help you feel more balanced.
Reply:You need to see a psychiatrist in order to get medication. Believe me, they won't want to talk with you much. If they think you need therapy, they'll refer you to a therapist or psychologist.
Bipolar disorder is a chemical imbalance in the neurotransmitters of the brain. It's no different than having diabetes. Only medication can control that, so take your doctor's advice and see a psychiatrist now--only a psychiatrist can prescribe the necessary medications and monitor their results properly. Bipolar disorder only gets worse if left untreated. Good luck to you.
Reply:If you have been diagnosed as Bipolar then it is better to take treatment -you can go through several websites on this matter.-one such emedicinehealth.com
Reply:okay i am bi polar as well. Im not properly medicated for it but I have been diagnosed. Last year I had horribly bad nerves. It got so bad that id throw up and my stomach would hurt all the time and my head killled me all the time. and a psychiatrist isnt that bad of an idea. i myself do not them either but they do help. somethings need to be said and let out. want to talk to me.....
AIM - zuxendexist
MSN - green_eyelashes@hotmail.com
mint
Do I have Social Anxiety Disorder?
For the last 10 years, I've been thinking I have social anxiety disorder. When I am around people I don't know, I start sweating, I trip over stuff, I feel like I am frozen and I can't bare to turn my head. I feel like everybody is watching my every move. If somebody talks 2 me, then I am fine, but if nobody talks 2 me then I won't say a single word. It mostly happens in school or in a store. In school, if I am asked to come to the front of the class, my legs get stiff and I can barely walk, hence why I trip on stuff, sometimes air. I tried 2 tell a Dr. back when I was 18 %26amp; still had insurance %26amp; he said it was nothing 2 worry about it. It's strange because the only thing that might help me in that situation is alcohol, but I don't want to be an alcoholic and drink @ school lol. When I am not in school or in a store, I am very restless and find myself doing 10 different things @ once: MULTITASKING like a nut. Please help!
Do I have Social Anxiety Disorder?
Sounds like it to me, but I'm not a doctor. You should try to get in to see a doc and maybe get on some meds.
Reply:Get a second opinion.. Yes you do have an anxiety and alcohol should not be the answer to your problem... See your Doctor, preferably see a psychologist and explain your symptoms... you may just need counseling or meds, something like Zoloft.
Read the info in this site: http://www.zoloft.com/zoloft/zoloft.port...
Reply:I'm not a psychoanalyst, but you do have some issues that need attention.
The best thing to do is to talk with a specialist. Only a doctor can help you to determine if you have DCG of any form of SAD.
Reply:Sounds like it...I am like that too...there is medication to help you...just talk to a doctor...hope this helps...relax and have a good weekend!
Reply:Actually it does sound like you're suffering from SAD. In order to be 100% sure, you'd need to talk with your family physician or if not, you could talk with a psychologist. I've read that it's treatable and that some famous celebrities have dealt with SAD. At any rate I wish you the best. Chin up Kiddo, you never know you might end up being CEO of an important firm one day. Especially if you're able to multitask on 10 different projects! ( ^ _ ^ )
Reply:Been there and got help. You can get help too. I started seeing a dr because I was having the same feelings. It got to a point where I stopped going anywhere. Just to work and home. She started me on 5mg of Prozac and that made a small change. I eventually bumped it up to 10mg when I was having some emotional problems and now I am med free and don't feel that way anymore. It's ok to get help and for me that was a hard step. It took my husband, mom, and step dad to sit down with me and a dr with a letter my mom wrote to get me to see what I was doing to myself. You will start living in a shell and it will get worse the longer you let it go. I couldn't even go to the grocery store without my husband to buy a gallon of milk. Alcohol is not fix for this problem. Good luck and I hope I helped at least a little bit.
Reply:Sounds like your in college. I would find out about resources available to you on campus to help with your problem. Good luck!
Do I have Social Anxiety Disorder?
Sounds like it to me, but I'm not a doctor. You should try to get in to see a doc and maybe get on some meds.
Reply:Get a second opinion.. Yes you do have an anxiety and alcohol should not be the answer to your problem... See your Doctor, preferably see a psychologist and explain your symptoms... you may just need counseling or meds, something like Zoloft.
Read the info in this site: http://www.zoloft.com/zoloft/zoloft.port...
Reply:I'm not a psychoanalyst, but you do have some issues that need attention.
The best thing to do is to talk with a specialist. Only a doctor can help you to determine if you have DCG of any form of SAD.
Reply:Sounds like it...I am like that too...there is medication to help you...just talk to a doctor...hope this helps...relax and have a good weekend!
Reply:Actually it does sound like you're suffering from SAD. In order to be 100% sure, you'd need to talk with your family physician or if not, you could talk with a psychologist. I've read that it's treatable and that some famous celebrities have dealt with SAD. At any rate I wish you the best. Chin up Kiddo, you never know you might end up being CEO of an important firm one day. Especially if you're able to multitask on 10 different projects! ( ^ _ ^ )
Reply:Been there and got help. You can get help too. I started seeing a dr because I was having the same feelings. It got to a point where I stopped going anywhere. Just to work and home. She started me on 5mg of Prozac and that made a small change. I eventually bumped it up to 10mg when I was having some emotional problems and now I am med free and don't feel that way anymore. It's ok to get help and for me that was a hard step. It took my husband, mom, and step dad to sit down with me and a dr with a letter my mom wrote to get me to see what I was doing to myself. You will start living in a shell and it will get worse the longer you let it go. I couldn't even go to the grocery store without my husband to buy a gallon of milk. Alcohol is not fix for this problem. Good luck and I hope I helped at least a little bit.
Reply:Sounds like your in college. I would find out about resources available to you on campus to help with your problem. Good luck!
When you eat spicy food, does your scalp sweat?
When I eat spicy foods, the top of my scalp instantly sweats..in fact..if I hold a hot pepper in my fingers, my scalp will sweat. Also, I'm bald on the top of my scalp, and was wondering if anyone has the same symptoms. My thinking it is some rare eating disorder and I'm trying to correlate baldness with the head sweating (clogging pores) Anyone share anything?
When you eat spicy food, does your scalp sweat?
Everyone does. It is a reaction to the chemical in the food. In nature, this is the food's (usually peppers) defense against being eaten by causing negative side effects, pain and sweating, that we as humans enjoy to an extent.
Reply:Of course not, maybe u just can't eat it or can't take it cause i just love hot food
Reply:maybe but my ears steam up
Reply:no
Reply:As far as I know sweating occurs mainly on areas of skin where Eccrine sweat glands are located with the forehead, hands and feet being particularly populated. I think that loss of hair possibly exposes more of these glands on the surface thus you have more noticable sweating. Hairs are are airconditioning system so if we loose them, we are unable to cool ourselves.
Reply:no just your face
When you eat spicy food, does your scalp sweat?
Everyone does. It is a reaction to the chemical in the food. In nature, this is the food's (usually peppers) defense against being eaten by causing negative side effects, pain and sweating, that we as humans enjoy to an extent.
Reply:Of course not, maybe u just can't eat it or can't take it cause i just love hot food
Reply:maybe but my ears steam up
Reply:no
Reply:As far as I know sweating occurs mainly on areas of skin where Eccrine sweat glands are located with the forehead, hands and feet being particularly populated. I think that loss of hair possibly exposes more of these glands on the surface thus you have more noticable sweating. Hairs are are airconditioning system so if we loose them, we are unable to cool ourselves.
Reply:no just your face
Does your scalp sweat when you eat spicy foods?
When I eat spicy foods, the top of my scalp instantly sweats..in fact..if I hold a hot pepper in my fingers, my scalp will sweat. Also, I'm bald on the top of my scalp, and was wondering if anyone has the same symptoms. My thinking it is some rare eating disorder and I'm trying to correlate baldness with the head sweating (clogging pores) Anyone share anything?
Does your scalp sweat when you eat spicy foods?
not my scalp but my nose and my forehead
its really gross :( especially when it's spicy and hot at the same time
yuck. so whenever im eating something spicy i cool it down
but i dont think that's the same as yours but im not sure what it is...
Does your scalp sweat when you eat spicy foods?
not my scalp but my nose and my forehead
its really gross :( especially when it's spicy and hot at the same time
yuck. so whenever im eating something spicy i cool it down
but i dont think that's the same as yours but im not sure what it is...
Unexplained hypokalaemia?
Hi, I was treated in the ER for hypokalaemia with IV potassium and then on K+ supplements in the hospital for a few days. Also had slightly raised creatinine (no treatment needed it resolved itself) I also had ECG changes (T wave inversion). No explanation for hypokalaemia...had not had any vomiting/diarrhoea, not on medication, no excessive vomiting or sweating, don't have an eating disorder or use diuretics, and apart from the slightly rasied creatinine, urine was fine.
Had stress testand echo which were both ok.
Any ideas?
Unexplained hypokalaemia?
A rare cause of hypokalaemia
--------------------------------------...
A 26 year old lady presented to her general practitioner complaining of fatigue. Investigations showed serum potassium of 2.5 mmol/l, (reference range 3.3–4.7 mmol/l). This was repeated on two more occasions and was 2.6 and 2.8 mmol/l. An ECG showed no features of hypokalaemia. She was seen in Endocrine clinic with serum potassium of 2.5 mmol/l. There was no history of an eating disorder, laxative or diuretic abuse. Her father had type 2 diabetes. Her height was 1.56 m and she weighed 50 kg. Blood pressure was 102/60 mmHg.
Further investigation revealed chloride 97 mmol/l (98–109), magnesium 0.64 mmol/l (0.74–1.03), renin 2.0 pmol/ml/h (0.5–3.1), aldosterone 160 pmol/l (100–800), and urinary calcium 1.1 mmol/24 h (2.5–7.5). The findings of hypokalaemia, hypochloraemia, hypomagnesaemia and hypocalciuria are consistent with a diagnosis of Gitelman’s syndrome (GS). The patient was treated with amiloride.
Gitelman's syndrome:
GS is a hypokalaemic renal tubulopathy characterised by metabolic alkalosis with hypocalcuria and hypomagnesaemia. GS can be distinguished clinically from Bartter’s syndrome because GS is milder and tends to present at a later age. Patients are less likely to be short or to have polyuria and polydipsia. They typically present with fatigue, muscle weakness and symptoms of neuromuscular irritability. GS is also diagnosed in asymptomatic adults who present with unexplained hypokalaemia. Joint pain secondary to chondrocalcinosis has been described in a subset of patients and attributed to hypomagnesaemia.
GS is autosomal recessive, caused by mutations in the SLC12A3 gene, which encodes the thiazide sensitive sodium-chloride co-transporter, located in the distal convoluted tubules of the kidney. Management is directed towards potassium and magnesium replacement and long-term prognosis is excellent. GS should be considered in the differential diagnosis of normotensive or hypotensive adults who present with hypokalaemia.
This article is for patient information only, for sensible diagnosis and treatment, consult your professional healthcare provider.
Reply:i have some ideas..
stop stressing..
what about dietary deficiency....
possible
Reply:You have carefully excluded all known medical causes in your question. Perhaps you should have stayed in hospital a day extra - and found out the answer there...
Reply:THE PREVIOUS RESPONSE REGARDING GITELMANS SYNDROME, THOUGH ITS RARE, IS IN THE RIGHT BALL PARK. THE FACT YOUR CREATININE WAS ELEVATED AND YOU POTASSIUM DROPPED SUGGESTS THERE WAS SOMETHING OCCURING WITH YOUR KIDNEYS, THOUGH FROM THE TOP OF MY HEAD, I CANNOT THINK OF SOMETHING SO TRANSIENT THAT THE CREATININE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. THE ECG CHANGES ARE MORE LIKELY RELATED TO THE EFFECT OF THE LOW POTASSIUM RATHER THAN ITS CAUSE.
IF YOU'RE IN AMERICA (WHICH I GUESS YOU ARE FROM THE USE OF ER RATHER THAN A+E) I ASSUME THAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, BUT PERSONALLY, I WOULD HAVE MY KIDNEYS LOOKED BEFORE DECIDING NOT TO INVESTIGATE IT ANY FURTHER.
HOPE THAT HELPS!
sage
Had stress testand echo which were both ok.
Any ideas?
Unexplained hypokalaemia?
A rare cause of hypokalaemia
--------------------------------------...
A 26 year old lady presented to her general practitioner complaining of fatigue. Investigations showed serum potassium of 2.5 mmol/l, (reference range 3.3–4.7 mmol/l). This was repeated on two more occasions and was 2.6 and 2.8 mmol/l. An ECG showed no features of hypokalaemia. She was seen in Endocrine clinic with serum potassium of 2.5 mmol/l. There was no history of an eating disorder, laxative or diuretic abuse. Her father had type 2 diabetes. Her height was 1.56 m and she weighed 50 kg. Blood pressure was 102/60 mmHg.
Further investigation revealed chloride 97 mmol/l (98–109), magnesium 0.64 mmol/l (0.74–1.03), renin 2.0 pmol/ml/h (0.5–3.1), aldosterone 160 pmol/l (100–800), and urinary calcium 1.1 mmol/24 h (2.5–7.5). The findings of hypokalaemia, hypochloraemia, hypomagnesaemia and hypocalciuria are consistent with a diagnosis of Gitelman’s syndrome (GS). The patient was treated with amiloride.
Gitelman's syndrome:
GS is a hypokalaemic renal tubulopathy characterised by metabolic alkalosis with hypocalcuria and hypomagnesaemia. GS can be distinguished clinically from Bartter’s syndrome because GS is milder and tends to present at a later age. Patients are less likely to be short or to have polyuria and polydipsia. They typically present with fatigue, muscle weakness and symptoms of neuromuscular irritability. GS is also diagnosed in asymptomatic adults who present with unexplained hypokalaemia. Joint pain secondary to chondrocalcinosis has been described in a subset of patients and attributed to hypomagnesaemia.
GS is autosomal recessive, caused by mutations in the SLC12A3 gene, which encodes the thiazide sensitive sodium-chloride co-transporter, located in the distal convoluted tubules of the kidney. Management is directed towards potassium and magnesium replacement and long-term prognosis is excellent. GS should be considered in the differential diagnosis of normotensive or hypotensive adults who present with hypokalaemia.
This article is for patient information only, for sensible diagnosis and treatment, consult your professional healthcare provider.
Reply:i have some ideas..
stop stressing..
what about dietary deficiency....
possible
Reply:You have carefully excluded all known medical causes in your question. Perhaps you should have stayed in hospital a day extra - and found out the answer there...
Reply:THE PREVIOUS RESPONSE REGARDING GITELMANS SYNDROME, THOUGH ITS RARE, IS IN THE RIGHT BALL PARK. THE FACT YOUR CREATININE WAS ELEVATED AND YOU POTASSIUM DROPPED SUGGESTS THERE WAS SOMETHING OCCURING WITH YOUR KIDNEYS, THOUGH FROM THE TOP OF MY HEAD, I CANNOT THINK OF SOMETHING SO TRANSIENT THAT THE CREATININE WOULD CORRECT ITSELF. THE ECG CHANGES ARE MORE LIKELY RELATED TO THE EFFECT OF THE LOW POTASSIUM RATHER THAN ITS CAUSE.
IF YOU'RE IN AMERICA (WHICH I GUESS YOU ARE FROM THE USE OF ER RATHER THAN A+E) I ASSUME THAT YOU WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, BUT PERSONALLY, I WOULD HAVE MY KIDNEYS LOOKED BEFORE DECIDING NOT TO INVESTIGATE IT ANY FURTHER.
HOPE THAT HELPS!
sage
Adive on my anxiety?
I think I have anxiety problems And these are what I think I suffer from... How do I tell my doctor this???
1) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptons are: difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, sweating, and hot flashes.
2) Panic disorder
In panic disorder, a person suffers brief attacks of intense terror and apprehension that cause trembling and shaking, confusion, dizziness, nausea, difficulty breathing, and feelings of impending doom or a situation that would be embarrassing.
Many people who have panic attacks (especially their first one) think they are having a heart attack and often end up at the doctor or emergency room. Even if the tests all come back normal the person will still worry, with the physical manifestations of anxiety only reinforcing their fear that something is wrong with their body.
That is EXACTLY what happened to me, I went to the hospital and tests came back with no heart attack but I still felt something was wrong. It was creeepy, HELP!
Adive on my anxiety?
Tell your Dr. just how you feel, There are medications that can help you during these times. You don't have to go go through it and end up in th E.R. with a bunch of useless tests
Reply:you age is important, becuase if your 18 you can control your panic attacks but 12 or 11 you need medications
Reply:Just tell your doctor your symptoms. These are fairly common and there are medications available to help treat it.
You should definitely get treatment, since panic attacks can have a tendency to escalate over time. (you get basically sabotaged by your body's over reaction to non-threatening situations)
Reply:There is Great Panic Away Program - http://anxiety-and-panic-attacks.secb4u....
many success stories
hope this program helps you too
Reply:HAHA LARDO yor so freakin fattt making up this bull **** , when in reality you dont have any of it. you just want random ppl to accept you, such an attention whore. get off yahoo answers your only 12 years old!
1) Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) symptons are: difficulty swallowing, trembling, twitching, sweating, and hot flashes.
2) Panic disorder
In panic disorder, a person suffers brief attacks of intense terror and apprehension that cause trembling and shaking, confusion, dizziness, nausea, difficulty breathing, and feelings of impending doom or a situation that would be embarrassing.
Many people who have panic attacks (especially their first one) think they are having a heart attack and often end up at the doctor or emergency room. Even if the tests all come back normal the person will still worry, with the physical manifestations of anxiety only reinforcing their fear that something is wrong with their body.
That is EXACTLY what happened to me, I went to the hospital and tests came back with no heart attack but I still felt something was wrong. It was creeepy, HELP!
Adive on my anxiety?
Tell your Dr. just how you feel, There are medications that can help you during these times. You don't have to go go through it and end up in th E.R. with a bunch of useless tests
Reply:you age is important, becuase if your 18 you can control your panic attacks but 12 or 11 you need medications
Reply:Just tell your doctor your symptoms. These are fairly common and there are medications available to help treat it.
You should definitely get treatment, since panic attacks can have a tendency to escalate over time. (you get basically sabotaged by your body's over reaction to non-threatening situations)
Reply:There is Great Panic Away Program - http://anxiety-and-panic-attacks.secb4u....
many success stories
hope this program helps you too
Reply:HAHA LARDO yor so freakin fattt making up this bull **** , when in reality you dont have any of it. you just want random ppl to accept you, such an attention whore. get off yahoo answers your only 12 years old!
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