Hello, everyone. ^^.
I have been searching this site for a number of days, now, trying to see if anyone posts the same variety of issues that I have been going through. The general idea that I get from many of the matching posts that I read is that I could be pregnant. I have voiced this concern (as well as a few others) to my physician on three separate occasions, and, each time, she and her staff have more-or-less blown me off. They refuse to schedule me for a blood test, until after I have my yearly physical done. Said physical is not scheduled until March, and, in the event that I may be correct, I would much rather not wait another two months to know. I have the name of another doctor, with whom I plan to schedule an earlier appointment. However, I would like to bring her some other ideas as to what I feel this may be. Hence, I am asking for input from anyone with anything to share. (I will try to keep this as short as possible).
I am currently twenty years old, and a vegetarian. I take fairly good care of myself, and I am one who knows when something is wrong with my body. My menstrual cycles are always on time, and always a steady, fairly moderate-to-heavy flow, with some cramping. My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex for the passed eight months. While we have not really been trying to get pregnant, we are not against the idea, by any means. (If we were, we would certainly be more careful about it).
In the passed four months, I have noticed a number of concerning things. The first issue that I had was when I started to get dizzy, every time that I moved. Whether I was getting up, sitting down, or turning my head, I got dizzy, dizzy, dizzy. Laying down often helped, but not always. If I stand up for too long, I feel the need to sit down, or else I fear I might faint.
My periods are progressively becoming lighter and shorter. My last period was over the Christmas holiday, and lasted for less than three days. I have never had a period last less than four days, in the passed ten years. I have also noticed that I have not felt myself ovulate, in the passed few months, which is something that I do feel, like clockwork, every other month. (I only have one working ovary). I also understand the possibility of just not ovulating, all-together.
My breasts have been slightly achy, in the last month or so, but nothing that I could not handle. In October, I had one day in which the pain was severe enough that just wearing a shirt was 'murder'. The areolas have been getting darker, and I see the Montgomery's tubercles more clearly than ever. There are about twelve of them on each areola, which is an honestly shocking number, as I normally only see one or two, every now and then. I can also see a number of veins showing at the surfaces of my breasts, and they honestly feel to be getting a little bit bigger.
My bowel movements are becoming less and less frequent. Where I would normally go every other day, at most, it is suddenly becoming four and five days between each one. I do not feel constipated, in the slightest. I simply did not feel the need to go. Most recently, I have gone a little over a week without feeling the need to go.
I am forever nauseous, to the point that, on Christmas Day, I nearly heaved when my boyfriend's mother was preparing the gravy for dinner. I can barely brush my teeth without moving to the toilet, and dry heaving. Oddly, however, my stomach can also be upset, and it will suddenly switch around, and I will want to devour everything in the house. Some days, I feel that I have not eaten a thing, even after I have fulfilled my day's craving(s). Red meat (as in, still-red steak) has become a favourite, as have fast food double cheeseburgers, and macaroni and cheese. Chocolate milk, Rice Krispie treats, anything with an orange flavour, and barbeque pork ribs (but, only one brand) are also very high on my lists of wants. Heh, so much for my near-decade of being a vegetarian, huh?
I have gained weight, within the last month, where I had been losing weight prior to all of this. Normally, if and when I gain weight, it centers itself around my hips. So far as I can see, I am only adding on the pounds in my abdominal area. When I touch the areas, it feels a little too firm, to me, to be all fat. My abdomen also hurts, some, like something is pulling at my insides. I have trouble sleeping on my abdomen, and my hips start to hurt, every now and then, when I sleep on either of them. It often feels as though something is moving around, inside of my lower abdomen, around the area of my navel. Some days, it mimics gas, but I know the difference.
My sleeping patterns have changed, to where I am sleeping into the afternoon, waking up, taking a nap on the couch, getting up around dinner time, and going to bed. My boyfriend makes sure I eat, but my stomach often tends to be rather unhappy with the menu (no matter what is on it).
Other problems that I am having include minor headaches, aches and pains in my legs, and a persistent runny nose. Granted, I live in the Northeastern United States, and it is January, but, for me, runny noses are almost always accompanied my sore throats, and last for less than a week. I have had this problem since before Halloween of 2008. I am always cold, right to my skin, often to the point where no number of blankets, or the heater in the bedroom can warm me up. I have also been rather gassy for the passed few months, mostly feeling it in my chest.
There is one final thing that I am beginning to dislike, a great deal. I feel stupid. Not just forgetful, but downright stupid. I am misplacing keys, forgetting the names of people that I literally do see every day, losing myself in the middle of a sentence, and having trouble figuring out words, just to name a few. I have started writing down the important things, as they come to me, so that, when I do forget, I have a very nice little reminder.
I have taken one home test (Clearblue), which came back negative. I am going to wait a few days, and take the other one. Again, I am only suspecting a pregnancy. My main concern is being pregnant, and not getting the proper care. If anyone has any other suggestions as to what this could be, I would greatly appreciate the input. I am tired of being told that it is all in my head. ^^.
Thank you, very much, in advance.
- Kalysia
I have been searching this site for a number of days, now, trying to see if anyone posts the same variety of issues that I have been going through. The general idea that I get from many of the matching posts that I read is that I could be pregnant. I have voiced this concern (as well as a few others) to my physician on three separate occasions, and, each time, she and her staff have more-or-less blown me off. They refuse to schedule me for a blood test, until after I have my yearly physical done. Said physical is not scheduled until March, and, in the event that I may be correct, I would much rather not wait another two months to know. I have the name of another doctor, with whom I plan to schedule an earlier appointment. However, I would like to bring her some other ideas as to what I feel this may be. Hence, I am asking for input from anyone with anything to share. (I will try to keep this as short as possible).
I am currently twenty years old, and a vegetarian. I take fairly good care of myself, and I am one who knows when something is wrong with my body. My menstrual cycles are always on time, and always a steady, fairly moderate-to-heavy flow, with some cramping. My boyfriend and I have been having unprotected sex for the passed eight months. While we have not really been trying to get pregnant, we are not against the idea, by any means. (If we were, we would certainly be more careful about it).
In the passed four months, I have noticed a number of concerning things. The first issue that I had was when I started to get dizzy, every time that I moved. Whether I was getting up, sitting down, or turning my head, I got dizzy, dizzy, dizzy. Laying down often helped, but not always. If I stand up for too long, I feel the need to sit down, or else I fear I might faint.
My periods are progressively becoming lighter and shorter. My last period was over the Christmas holiday, and lasted for less than three days. I have never had a period last less than four days, in the passed ten years. I have also noticed that I have not felt myself ovulate, in the passed few months, which is something that I do feel, like clockwork, every other month. (I only have one working ovary). I also understand the possibility of just not ovulating, all-together.
My breasts have been slightly achy, in the last month or so, but nothing that I could not handle. In October, I had one day in which the pain was severe enough that just wearing a shirt was 'murder'. The areolas have been getting darker, and I see the Montgomery's tubercles more clearly than ever. There are about twelve of them on each areola, which is an honestly shocking number, as I normally only see one or two, every now and then. I can also see a number of veins showing at the surfaces of my breasts, and they honestly feel to be getting a little bit bigger.
My bowel movements are becoming less and less frequent. Where I would normally go every other day, at most, it is suddenly becoming four and five days between each one. I do not feel constipated, in the slightest. I simply did not feel the need to go. Most recently, I have gone a little over a week without feeling the need to go.
I am forever nauseous, to the point that, on Christmas Day, I nearly heaved when my boyfriend's mother was preparing the gravy for dinner. I can barely brush my teeth without moving to the toilet, and dry heaving. Oddly, however, my stomach can also be upset, and it will suddenly switch around, and I will want to devour everything in the house. Some days, I feel that I have not eaten a thing, even after I have fulfilled my day's craving(s). Red meat (as in, still-red steak) has become a favourite, as have fast food double cheeseburgers, and macaroni and cheese. Chocolate milk, Rice Krispie treats, anything with an orange flavour, and barbeque pork ribs (but, only one brand) are also very high on my lists of wants. Heh, so much for my near-decade of being a vegetarian, huh?
I have gained weight, within the last month, where I had been losing weight prior to all of this. Normally, if and when I gain weight, it centers itself around my hips. So far as I can see, I am only adding on the pounds in my abdominal area. When I touch the areas, it feels a little too firm, to me, to be all fat. My abdomen also hurts, some, like something is pulling at my insides. I have trouble sleeping on my abdomen, and my hips start to hurt, every now and then, when I sleep on either of them. It often feels as though something is moving around, inside of my lower abdomen, around the area of my navel. Some days, it mimics gas, but I know the difference.
My sleeping patterns have changed, to where I am sleeping into the afternoon, waking up, taking a nap on the couch, getting up around dinner time, and going to bed. My boyfriend makes sure I eat, but my stomach often tends to be rather unhappy with the menu (no matter what is on it).
Other problems that I am having include minor headaches, aches and pains in my legs, and a persistent runny nose. Granted, I live in the Northeastern United States, and it is January, but, for me, runny noses are almost always accompanied my sore throats, and last for less than a week. I have had this problem since before Halloween of 2008. I am always cold, right to my skin, often to the point where no number of blankets, or the heater in the bedroom can warm me up. I have also been rather gassy for the passed few months, mostly feeling it in my chest.
There is one final thing that I am beginning to dislike, a great deal. I feel stupid. Not just forgetful, but downright stupid. I am misplacing keys, forgetting the names of people that I literally do see every day, losing myself in the middle of a sentence, and having trouble figuring out words, just to name a few. I have started writing down the important things, as they come to me, so that, when I do forget, I have a very nice little reminder.
I have taken one home test (Clearblue), which came back negative. I am going to wait a few days, and take the other one. Again, I am only suspecting a pregnancy. My main concern is being pregnant, and not getting the proper care. If anyone has any other suggestions as to what this could be, I would greatly appreciate the input. I am tired of being told that it is all in my head. ^^.
Thank you, very much, in advance.
- Kalysia
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I have experienced only a fraction of what you just described, but reading your post was like reading it out of a medical journal. You need to find yourself another doctor, on who will take your concerns seriously and err on the side of caution! Good luck and may you be blessed!
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Sorry about that. ^^;;. I am a writer, so, sometimes, things come out that way. And, thank you, very much! An appointment is scheduled for next Friday, and fingers are crossed! ^^!
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