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Suggest Treatment For Multiple Ailments

I have a multitude of symptoms and can't find anyone to look at all of them. My lab work doesn't seem to be leading doctors anywhere yet. I have petechiae on my earlobes intermittently, especially when I'm going to be sick or am extremely stressed. Sometimes it shows up elsewhere too. I have extremely heavy menstrual cycles, which are every 3 weeks, not four. I was diagnosed with severe food allergies ten years ago, but can't afford new testing (and I know your allergies can shift). I have the symptoms of hypothyroid, but my initial test shows that I'm in the normal range. I am fatigued, even when I am regularly exercising. I have a hard time not being overweight, though I eat well and am active. Could this be an autoimmune issue, a thyroid one, a blood disorder, a bunch of things. Who should I go and see? My resources are limited, so I want to use them as wisely as possible.
Wed, 30 Mar 2016
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Hi I would suggest you to see a gynaecologist. An ultrasound scan and a couple hormone tests which will give an idea about the heavy menstrual bleed. Having periods once every 3 weeks is normal. I don't understand what you mean by allergies shifting. When you are found allergic to certain food unfortunately it lasts life long and the only thing you can do is to avoid foods that you know you are allergic to. A couple of explanations for your symptoms are Anemia and PCOS. These are only possibilities, you need a test or two to confirm whether you have this or not(CBC and Ultrasound Abdomen). Donot allow the internet to mislead you and donot take undue stress by what you see online. Many patients with hypothyroidism donot have half the symptoms mentioned online. So see a gynaecologist who will be able to help you figure out what is wrong ( if anything is wrong at all :) ) . You can be active and eat well but being stressed out can also cause you to gain weight. Practice relaxation exercises. Skin in the ear lobes are very thin and a capillaries can burst with little pressure it is not an indication of anything serious. Do not worry. I hope this helps. Take care :)
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Suggest Treatment For Multiple Ailments

Hi I would suggest you to see a gynaecologist. An ultrasound scan and a couple hormone tests which will give an idea about the heavy menstrual bleed. Having periods once every 3 weeks is normal. I don t understand what you mean by allergies shifting. When you are found allergic to certain food unfortunately it lasts life long and the only thing you can do is to avoid foods that you know you are allergic to. A couple of explanations for your symptoms are Anemia and PCOS. These are only possibilities, you need a test or two to confirm whether you have this or not(CBC and Ultrasound Abdomen). Donot allow the internet to mislead you and donot take undue stress by what you see online. Many patients with hypothyroidism donot have half the symptoms mentioned online. So see a gynaecologist who will be able to help you figure out what is wrong ( if anything is wrong at all :) ) . You can be active and eat well but being stressed out can also cause you to gain weight. Practice relaxation exercises. Skin in the ear lobes are very thin and a capillaries can burst with little pressure it is not an indication of anything serious. Do not worry. I hope this helps. Take care :)