Mixture of Symptom..Severe Fatigue, Massive Weight Gain, Dep

Ashley, My name is Kristin, from Boston. I hope you get this response! I am going thru the same living HELL! Dr. Appt. after Dr. Appt. w/no answers. I have the same identical symptoms you have and then some. Can't talk to family about it or friends (although great people) it seems like unless your going thru what I am going thru its so HARD TO EXPLAIN! So, I am hoping this finds you and you will contact me as I need someone to talk to and would really like to know how things are going for you. Thanks! 

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I had a hysterectomy at age 24 (full) I am 46 years old now,and all those symptoms you mentioned X 10, I feel like the doctors cared more in beginning but when test kept coming back normal, nothing big now, I have developed high blood pressure assuming the weight gain (70lbs) in 6 mths and still going, so I have gain a total of 110 lbs in last year and half with the first 70 in the first 6 mths, I was tested for cushings syndrome but that was completely normal and secretly I was hoping it was that,because thats is an answer. My full symptoms are extreme rapid weight gain, exsessive sweating, extremely exhausted always, hair growth,(course hairs) trouble peeing at night, anema that I take laxis for and it doesnt work..... so from those symptoms I have high blood pressure, headaches, low potassium from the lasix, I take estrace for the hysterectomy, I ache all over but mainly my joints. While looking into the cushings syndrome I had a MRI on my pituatary gland looking for tumors and they just told me I have MS but I know nothing about what kind,how bad, this happened just last Monday I was told but they said its not what caused or is causing these symptoms...... also daily I walk/jog 5.5 km a day no days off, only eat veggies, and mainly an organic diet not totally but dietitian said diet is great, gonna try a liquid 1200 calorie a day diet to see if I can jump start weight loss or stop it, let me knwo if you find out anything and I will as well, good luck..........Dee (my spelling isnt the greatest and I didnt bother to spell check)

I am 23 and have all these symptoms, for the past year I have gained sixy pounds and no sign of it slowing down, I just got a diagnosis of pcos and my testosterone and estrogen have been high throughout all these months but I don't know how I got the pcos, the weight gain came suddenly and fast and I can't just keep gaining and gaining the rest of my life,vi am ready to end it if nothing can be done...I am getting tested for Lyme soon I hope that will be the answer because did cannot live like this, weight makes me unable to move without severe pain, in my legs and back, diet I have tried cutting 1000 calories and lost absolutely zero only slowed my metabolism more, exercise makes me put on more weight, I sweat at the drop of a hat even if I'm just getting angry my whole body will start getting drenched and I will get bad BO...also cannot sleep Well anymore.....what can be done.....all thyroid tests normal, have cut out all allergen foods gluten, dairy, soy, sugar, etc....nothing, only weight gain

I know how frustrated you are but if you stay on the doctors they have no choice but to keep looking into what is happening to you, I am going into my 3rd year with these symptoms and although sometimes I feel no one can help me, so why bother, I know its a problem that just one doctor will find the solution for, dont give up, its your body and they say the only one that knows our body is us, so you keep telling them and dont stop to you get an answer to all those issues, I know I wont stop nor can I. Your so much younger than me, and also have a whole life ahead of you, so as hard as it is to tell myself to hang in there, I telling you just hang in there, someone will help you............Dee

It is very likely you are still suffering from hypothyroidism, but traditional tests and treatments won't determine that or help resolve it...

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I am so sorry to see so many people struggling with these types of symptoms! I know how horrible struggling to make it through another day can be. I am 23, suffering from fatigue for at least 3 years, headaches, constant brain fog, wrist pain, foot pain, cold hands and feet, haven't had a period in 2 months (100% certain I am not pregnant), gained 110 lbs in the past 15 months. I am exhausted and completely worn down. I have been tested for iron deficiency, vitamin D deficiency, vitamin B12 deficiency, Lyme's, Epstein Barr, Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, mono, diabetes, thyroid disorder, I even had an MRI of my brain. Everything comes back normal. The neurologist I was seeing told me it was migraines and gave me an epilepsy medication that did absolutely nothing for me other than make me sleep all the time. I feel so hopeless and depressed because I worry that I will never feel better. I figure my next step is to find a good doctor I can trust and get tested for PCOS, food and environmental allergies, and sleep disorders (sleep apnea or narcolepsy). I fear that all of my problems will be dismissed as being part of obesity, but the fact is I felt horrible before I gained the weight. I am sorry so many others are struggling, and I wish everyone the best in their journey to health. I will post back if I ever figure out what is wrong (maybe it will help someone else).

I am feeling the exact same symptoms, especially the inability to sleep, the weight gain, the headaches and the fatigue, as well as the mood swings.  Can this be a product of extreme stress?  Does anyone that is feeling these symptoms also have a high stress lifestyle?

Have you got an answer as yet? It has been years for me know and still no answers. The best I've got so far is the exact opposite to diabetes. Apparently the organs are producing everything they need to but not being used by the others. However still feel like c**p

Hi have you found an answer yet?

I know this thread is old, but I wanted to throw this out there for those that are suffering from these symptoms. Many of these symptoms sound like Cushing's Syndrome. Please research it and evaluate your symptoms. Cushing's is hard to diagnose and most doctors are very misinformed about Cushing's and think it is too rare to have. If you feel like you may have it, you will have to push your doc to order the right tests for you and they should be run multiple times over at least a month or more. Good luck! This is something I am dealing with right now, and it has taken me over 15 years to find the answers.

I had the same symptoms and had to go to another doctor because my original doctor told me I was just fat and lazy. I ended up being diagnosed with Cushing's Disease. I had surgery over a year ago and feel so much better. I have to work at getting the rest of the weight off but it was the best decision I ever made to have surgery. Always get a second opinion! You know your body the best!

Fat and lazy should never come out of a doctors mouth, I am glad you are feeling better, good luck, I am diagnosed finally with cushings too.

Did you ever find out what was wrong? I have the same symptoms and all of my doctors just kick me to another one and no one can tell me what is wrong.

Hey everyone, I know this thread is very old, but I figure many of you may still be struggling (as I am). Recently I was referred to an endocrinologist who tested all of my hormones, and we found that my prolactin levels are high (even after getting my TSH and Free T3 to levels that she was happy with). High prolactin can be caused by tumors on the pituitary gland. I had an MRI to check for tumors, but there were none visible (anything less than 3mm may not show up) but my pituitary gland is enlarged. My doctor put me on the medication to treat the high prolactin and possible tumors. It's still too early to tell how much this will help my symptoms, but I thought I would share with you guys. Definitely get your hormone levels checked if you haven't yet!

Thank you for that very interesting....