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To think I should go to the doctors because of this

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Anon279 · 27/02/2023 21:41

Posting here for traffic.
For a while now, not sure exactly how long but long enough for me to have been noticing it, I've been getting tingly hands, random pains in my body, heart palpitations/faster than usual heartbeat, and random headaches but this could just be caused by sometimes not wearing my glasses or not drinking enough water. I also bruise really easy and my joints hurt sometimes. I'm only 18, so surely this isn't normal?
Aibu to think this requires a doctor's appointment, and what should I ask for to be done? A blood test? What do I need?
Thanks

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aawap · 27/02/2023 21:45

Make an appointment with your GP, they will advice what tests etc are needed.

User3456 · 27/02/2023 21:50

Definitely not unreasonable.
Book a doctor's appointment, yes to blood tests and take it from there.
I have ME/CFS and have all of those symptoms except bruising easily. Plus in addition I have post exertional malaise and fatigue.
But I had a lot of other conditions ruled out through other tests first to get my diagnosis.
Blood tests are a good start and see what the doctor says from there.
My condition is post viral so wear a good mask when you go for any health appointments - health settings are high risk for catching viruses - the last thing you need is a virus on top of your symptoms.
Good luck I hope you get some answers.

GreenFingersWouldBeHandy · 27/02/2023 21:53

Why are you worried about booking about a GP appointment? You should be able to about any health concern.

Be warned it might take about 3 weeks though (judging from around here) so book sooner rather than later. Or ask for a nurse appointment if it can be sooner. They can take bloods and send them off for the appropriate tests.

Hope you feel better soon.

Luredbyapomegranate · 27/02/2023 22:00

Why would it be unreasonable? Go and see them.

DeadBod · 27/02/2023 22:25

I had similar symptoms and a blood test found low iron levels. (This isn't a diagnosis, I'm just stating what mine was).
Make a doctors appointment.

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