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GP doing blood tests for a whole range of things! What do my symptoms sound most like?

33 replies

BrieAndChilli · 15/11/2023 11:55

Been feeling ropey lately which normally means iron is really low so rang doctors to book a blood test but now we have to do an online thing where you have to tick symptoms and then the AI bot gives you more symptoms to choose from etc. So I did all that and was probably a bit too honest with all my ailments!

Doctor rang me and basically reeled off a whole list of things she wants to test for, I cant remember all of them but they included thyroid, coeliac disease, ovarian cancer and some others. following bloods may look into sleep apnea.

My symptoms are: (and have had for years really)

Tiredness all the time - wake up tired no matter how much sleep
Headaches alot - sometimes stabbing pains other times just underlying fuzziness
Brain fog
Constipation or diarrhoea most days some times both at the same time
pins and needles in hands and occasionally feet
cold a lot
hair falls out but I do have lots and lots of hair so not really an 'issue'
bloating
itchy skin
anaemia

just wondered if anyone has had similar symptoms and what it turned out to be?

OP posts:
TropDrôle · 16/11/2023 06:07

Hypothyroidism/Hashimotos.

Even if you don’t get tested for Celiac disease, cut out wheat anyway and I bet you’ll feel a lot better.

Bumface56 · 16/11/2023 06:10

Sounds similar to me before being diagnosed with pernicious anaemia. Your body doesn't absorb B12 so injections required.
One big difference was a large weight loss due to zero appetite.

FaiIureToLunch · 16/11/2023 06:12

Sleep apnoea can lead to heart issues so OP and anybody else reading this, please don’t just accept that you’re a heavy snorer. Not enough is known about the dangers of sleep apnoea.

Lavinia56 · 16/11/2023 06:14

You have mentioned your diet.Doctors tend to ignore it but it's hugely important. Do you eat lots of veggies and fruit, fish, meat, eggs? Also, lots of upf food can cause you to feel bad.

FFSNHS · 16/11/2023 08:53

Coeliac disease can cause all those symptoms. Also gluten ataxia can also cause the neurological problems brain fog and a few other symptoms you've put down it'll be worth talking to your GP for coeliac disease and maybe getting a referral to check for gluten ataxia ( me for detail if you wish snout who to refer to)

Bin85 · 16/11/2023 09:51

I had quite a few of those symptoms turned out it was my thyroid ( plus menopause,kids and working full time!)
Felt much better once I was on correct medication.
Good luck.

MrsSkylerWhite · 16/11/2023 09:52

The bloating and itchy skin are classic symptoms of liver issues. Do you drink enough water?

CrunchyCarrot · 16/11/2023 13:31

Hypothyroidism.

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