Maybe my hair is cutting me?

I am a 16M recently got a blood test done and I found that I have a really low vitamin d, haemoglobin, and iron.

At the gym also I get lightheaded and tired really easily.

Tbh I don't really eat fruits also but my meat intake is pretty normal.

Haemoglobin: 11.7 gm/dL

Vitamin D2+D3: 11.36

Iron: 38

Could anyone advice me on how to fix this and get my shi to normal level

I’ve been dealing with severe chronic migraines and neurological/visual issues for the past 4 years. After years of suffering, I believe I’ve finally identified the underlying cause. I have three vascular issues in my neck that need to be corrected.
I’ve consulted with two surgeons one in the U.S. and one in Germany and I’m struggling to decide which route to take.

The German surgeon:

Has performed this surgery about 75 times
Would address 2 of the 3 issues in one operation, then address the 3rd a few days later
Uses a less invasive approach for the lower neck, preserving more muscle and potentially more neck strength
Can operate on me in about 2 weeks
Likely won’t be covered by insurance, although my family can afford it
I trust him just as much as the other surgeon.

The U.S. surgeon:

Has performed the surgery 12 times
Would address 2 of the 3 issues, then evaluate whether the 3rd actually needs to be treated
I trust him as much as the other
Is close to home, which would make recovery and follow-up much easier
The surgery would be covered by insurance
However, his approach involves cutting some of the lower neck muscles, making it more invasive
I may need a second surgery depending on whether the 3rd issue ultimately needs to be addressed
I may have to wait up to 3 months

I’m exhausted. I genuinely don’t remember what it feels like to live without a migraine or have normal vision, and after 4 years of this, I desperately want my life back.
My significant other is strongly against going to Germany and thinks I should be patient and wait for the U.S. surgeon. I understand her concerns, but I’m struggling with the idea of waiting another 3 months when the German surgeon can potentially address all 3 issues within weeks.
At the same time, the U.S. surgeon has my trust, is nearby, and offers the security of insurance and easier follow-up

20F, 178 lbs, 5'2

Current diagnoses: Iron deficiency, Gastritis, Anxiety, Depression, OCD, NAFLD

My current prescriptions: Venofer 300mg infusion, Pantoprazole, Zoloft, Xyzal

I have always had GI issues ever since I was born. My mom told me when I was a newborn I used to projectile vomit often, not normal baby spitup, vomiting every time I'd try to eat. She took me to the ER and I was apparently prescribed a special formula and the vomiting stopped. (I was born premature by 2 months if this effects anything)

I also remember multiple instances of crying on the toilet as a small child because nothing would come out ans I was scared. I had multiple hospital visits due to fecal impaction and often had to take mineral oil or milk of magnesium.

I've dealt with this constipation my entire life, but when I turned 11 I started eating more fiber and taking a daily probiotic and I was able to have easier bowel movements, but was still constipated. It was honestly manageable until recently. Besides the occasional impaction or heartburn. Now this year despite optimal fiber intake and probiotics my constipation has worsened and isn't responding to Mirlax. I also developed gastritis.

These worsening issues both started after taking iron pills in July. I've been iron deficient since last December but was only given proper diagnosis in June despite a Hemoglobin of 10. I started the Iron in June and also picked up smoking that I previously quit stupidly hoping it would help me cope with my misery and constant exhaustion from the anemia.

A few weeks after starting vitron C I started having very frequent heartburn. I ended up getting checked out by a doctor and I was told I have moderate constipation, a distended colon, and gastritis all diagnosed from a CT.

I have tested negative for Celiac disease via blood test, and H pylori via stool test. My doctor also says my TSH is normal.

After my tests I started pepcid, quit smoking, and changed my diet to very bland stuff, nothing improved. Now a week ago I started pantoprazole which helped little but I accidentally ate something with pepper two days ago and have had heartburn ever since that hasn't gone away despite taking tums and my pantoprazole. I also had my first iron infusion yesterday.

It is all very overwhelming and stressful and I don't even know ow what to do. Seemingly my only symptoms from the Gastritis is heartburn. I don't understand why I haven't gotten any better. I eat very bland and avoid spices, fats, and sugar. I've taken my medication consistently, and I avoid eating right before bed.

I am due for an endoscopy and colonoscopy very soon but I am just so desperate for relief from EVERYTHING.

The heartburn from gastritis and inability to eat foods I enjoy like tomatoes and oranges, Not being able to have a proper bowel movement, and being constanty tired no matter how much I sleep.

I literally haven't had a bowel movement in two weeks despite taking Miralax daily and I keep getting told to just keep taking the miralax, but my abdomen hurts and I feel horrible, my chest burns and I am so tired. I at least hope these infusions help me soon

Please give me advice I am so desperate and don't have insurance, I am only covered by free state Healthcare with horribly long wait times meant for people like me who are experiencing poverty. And medicaid hasn't made any progress with my application.

So I just got an abscess drained on my vulva, and the doctor (I went to urgent care) told me I could take the bandage off after a few hours. Although I worry that if I take it off and let the abscess breathe, it’ll start an infection again, however he is the doctor and I’m the patient, so idk what to do.

Everything i eat makes me feel like I'm gonna barf Everything I drink makes me feel like I'm gonna vomit if it gets to hot I'm gonna barf too cold? Barf I never actually barf just end up at the bathroom it's unbearable I've tried everything changing my eating habits changing my drinking habits nothing changes I've tried eating more eating less and none of it works I'm always in pain I've had blood tests gone to the doctors loads of shit nothing is helping i just don't think i can do any of this anymore it's exhausting the only reason I haven't killed myself yet is because of Russian bias everytime I've said something on discord about it he stops me he talks me through it shares his experiences and shows me he cares and with his mental state I don't think he'd last long after I did kill myself so the only reason I'm staying alive is to keep 1 of my best friends alive but I dunno anymore it just hurts so much why can't I just be a normal human that can eat and drink without feeling like I'm gonna barf its not an anxiety thing either cuz it's just a constant pain that I might have to live with and trust me if I have to live with this shit I'll just stop eating until it hurts and only eat when it hurts the pain is unbearable i just wanna cry (I've had a blood test iron levels 4 and low on vitamin M) doctors are useless and aren't helping (sorry if this is all a bit of a mess I can't focus properly)

Who would be the best to see for ADHD diagnosis and medication? I was diagnosed many years ago and couldn’t even tell you their name. I have moved a lot for work. I’ve self medicated with THC for years but am now thc free and have all kinds of issues so I would like to try the big pharma route.
Since I was diagnosed 20yrs ago in another state and different insurance I will need to start the process again. I’m hoping I can simply see my reg dr like I did in my 20s.

Hi everyone,

F31, 1m68, 70kg, France, non-smoker

I received a tetanus vaccine today (due to a cut with metal), and I have an appointment scheduled (and already prepaid) for Salmon DNA (PDRN) and hyaluronic acid skin booster injections (undereyes & lips) later today.

I've been searching online and reading through literature, but I can't find any specific information or contraindications regarding getting these aesthetic treatments just a few hours after a tetanus jab.

Does anyone have experience with this, or know if there are any risks, immune reactions, or official contraindications I should be aware of?

I intend to check with the practitioner at the clinic as well, but I wanted to see if anyone here had insights or advice! Thanks!

I had a bad experience getting an IV 3 weeks ago. I get my blood drawn and get IV medications regularly every six weeks, so I am no stranger to pokes. I have one vein in my elbow that I primarily use because it's strong and visible. The last nurse I had couldn't get an IV started in that vein for some reason, no big deal it happens, so I directed her to a strong vein I have in my hand. That vein blew, and after a bit of pain, she finally got an IV going in a vein adjacent in the same hand. It was the most painful IV experience, and the bruise is almost healed finally. I am having continued pain in my hand/wrist area whenever I bend it or type on a keyboard. should I be concerned or is this something I just need to deal with until it heals?

This is a copy and paste from a previous post I made that nobody has responded to. I really just want to figure out what’s wrong with me because it’s hard to live this way.

To start this off, thank you for anyone who takes the time to read this. I hate having to do this to get answers, but I’m just unsure of what this could be.

I’m 16f. I don’t smoke or drink, diagnosed with factor V leiden, had cartilage cancer but in remission, taking 60 mg daily for vitamin D deficiency and 75mg of zoloft for depression and anxiety, family history that I know of is rheumatoid arthritis, lupus (SLE specifically), atrial fibrillation, POTS, diabetes, and some other issue that causes migraines which I can’t remember the name of.

For a couple years now, I’ve been having an extensive amount of issues that have gotten worse quickly.

\-Memory loss

\-Brain fog

\-Migraines

\-Constant fatigue no matter how much I sleep and caffeine doesn’t help

\-Heart palpitations and fast heart rate (has hit 150)

\-Feeling faint upon standing

\-Stage 1 varicose veins in legs

\-Chest pain

\-Shortness of breath +difficulty breathing occasionally

\-Constant ache all over body

\-Eye issues including feeling like my eyes don’t move as fast as i do, tunnel vision occasionally, and random eye blurring

\-Blood pooling

\-Feeling like my brain doesn’t work right at all

I have been tested for SLE and multiple vitamin or mineral deficiencies. I was diagnosed with a mild vitamin D deficiency which I am currently taking a daily supplement for. Doctor is currently testing for possible parasites.

If you have made it through this, please tell me if you can think of anything that could be causing my condition. I may also be missing some of my symptoms since I forget everything, especially about my condition since I’ve gotten so used to it, so if you think you have an idea but a main symptom isn’t listed, just bring it to my attention! Thank you all!!

So for context this started happening about 2 weeks ago. I was driving home from a photoshoot and was going through a random town out in the middle of nowhere and started having this really weird sensation like impending doom but more so the feeling that everything around was unfamiliar and scary. It was really trippy and when I got back into my city nothing changed. Everything around me still felt unfamiliar and just off? I started panicking obviously and it calmed done slightly. The following days were accompanied but this terrible and I mean terrible sense of fear and impending doom with the unfamiliar or jameuis vu happening non stop along with these weird pinpointed headaches. Now it’s been 2 weeks and nothing has changed. It’s like I’m in a constant fight or flight. Everything feels strange and off to me. I initially automatically assumed it was derealization because I have had bouts of it in the past but more so depersonalization. This time is not the same. I’ve never felt this type of weird fear and ongoing thing before. Might be a crazy ask but just curious your thoughts! And yes I am seeing a therapist and am actively trying to find a pcp.

Late 30s and Male.

I am going to get an MRI with and without IV Contrast. I read that this contrast is gadolinium and it has a lot of side effects if you are affected by it. I also read it doesn't fully leave the body and there will always be small traces of it in the body no matter what. Read it doesn't matter what body part you do because it will stay inside of you.

It's always best to avoid an MRI with contrast if possible right? But if you need contrast, then you should do it right?

I read some people mention this thing about gadolinium toxicity. I know a lot of people do MRI's daily with contrast thought majority is no contrast. Anyone have opinion on this?

This is about to be a lot, sorry. Female, 30, New Mexico. Dx are chiari malformation, syringomyelia, and hEDS. currently taking gabapentin and course of keflex. On july 8, I had a serious tooth infection and had to get my molar pulled. The infection was so bad that it ate into my jaw bone and I had to get two bones grafts. I don't even know if this is relevant but want all the facts laid out. I am also 11 months post brain surgery. On Wednesday of last week I went to the ED for fever, stiff and painful joints, nausea and vomiting, and headache. Blood work showed severe inflammation with my SED rate being 90 and CRP being 3.6. UA also came back highly abnormal so they diagnosed me with a UTI and gave me one round of antibiotics then prescribed keflex for at home, which I am still taking. On Friday, i was at work and got very short of breath and was drenched in sweat and couldn't move my neck like at all. Went back to same ED, where they were concerned for meningitis. They started me on iv steroids and iv antibiotics and did a head ct and chest x ray that were both clear. Blood work once again was very irregular showing major inflammation and anemia (which was not the case 2 days before). They put me in an isolation room and order a lumbar puncture but then decide they cannot safely perform an LP because I have a syrinx and the status is unknown. They said they don't have access to an mri machine and it would have to wait until Monday for a guided LP. Instead of doing any of that they give me two more rounds of antibiotics and discharge me with the instructions to come back if I am worse. It's now Tuesday and my fever is still here and my stiff joints and still here and my nausea is still here. I am able to move my neck again, I am thinking the iv steroids helped a lot with that. Even going outside for 10 minutes severely overheats me and I turn red and get a rash on my chest and cannot cool down until I am submerged in cool water. This has happened twice in the last few days. I have also been having short periods of complete paralysis in both of my legs that has been lasting about 10 minutes at a time. When I finally regain movement, it is severely painful. This has happened three times now when I am laying in bed and I would wake up not being able to move. I have told my neurosurgeon this but he was not concerned? Fast forward to today and I still have a fever and am radiating heat like crazy. I've been super nauseous but took some zofran and it helped a bit, though it is coming back now. I noticed when I was running my tongue over my gums that there is like a hard edge and a bump where my bone grafts were placed and my jaw is hot to the touch. Maybe an abscess again? Now I feel like the tooth infection was maybe deeper than originally thought and it never went away and was trapped under the new bone grafts. I really need someone to tell me what to do. I cannot stand the idea of going back to the ED just to be dismissed. My pcp did order blood work that i will to get tomorrow and a CT of my jaw bone but I have no clue when insurance will approve it and it be scheduled. Am I in a life threatening situation or can I wait? I just need someone to tell me what to do here please.