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/r/DiagnoseMe

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wht is my problem

ok so basically i dont rememeber the last time i have slept a nice 8 hours of sleep, its either i wake up in the middle of the night and cant go back to sleep, usually when i do wake up in the middle of the night my heart races rlly fast and i cant control my emotions ? or i simply dont sleep. i have very bad mood swings and i cry randomly, but worse of all, is the constant heart ache ?? idk how to describe that, but basically my heart beats rlly fast to the point it feels like there is no more air for me to breath, and the bad headaches, and my eye twitching alot ?? could someone tell me what tf is wrong w me and if there is a cure to this

7 Comments
2024/11/05
14:59 UTC
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Why do my legs ache every winter? 19F

Every winter, since I was probably 13-14, I've had this awful aching in my lower legs and feet, especially in the winter. Not sure if it's the weather or some sort of hormonal thing???? But it keeps me awake at night and wakes me up early sometimes. It's not usually very bad during the day. But maybe it has something to do with being outside in the cold? Since I always go outside during the evenings and not at any other time.

It's a dull ache, feels similar to carpal tunnel, in my feet, ankles, and lower legs. Especially my left leg. I am also missing patches of hair on my legs but this is likely genetic since my dad and grandfather had the same issue.

It hurts worse if I stomp, or lay down for too long. Walking almost cures it, but it returns when I stop walking. My feet are very flat and wide, and my walking habits are kind of bad/awkward. I also have frequent leg cramps ("charley horses"), especially in the mornings. Usually like 4-5 a month.

What could be causing this ache? Poor circulation? Something dangerous? It's really irritating and seems to get worse each year.

I don't take any medication, no drinking or smoking, etc. I am obese (5"7, 190 pounds) and presumably anemic. I have irregular periods. Severely inactive, poor diet.

Also I'm ASSUMING this is "bones, joints, and muscles" but I guess it could be nerves or blood vessels too. No clue

EDIT: FORGOT TO MENTION my legs and sometimes hands are also really cold at night/when I'm laying down. Like weirdly cold.

9 Comments
2024/11/05
08:26 UTC
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Why would a doctor order a second brain MRI 3 months later when the first was fine?

3 Comments
2024/11/05
06:52 UTC
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