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Should I see a Doctor?
I have the HUGEST feeling that I'm just being a bit hypocrondiac-ish... but I'm worrying about my health a little bit.
The past couple of years, I always seem to be tired. I sleep on average about 8-10 hours a night, but I never feel refreshed after a night's sleep. I often have to have naps in the afternoon as well, because I'm just too exhausted to even do anything. It's really disruptive... as all I feel I'm doing right now is either working or sleeping!
I also suffer frequently from swollen glands, fluctuating appetite and weight, what feels like constant aches and pains (particularly in my back) - the last few nights I've woken up feeling like I've just been through 10 rounds with Mike Tyson! I seem more sensitive to the cold now than I've ever been, and about once a week I suffer from dizzy spells and blurred vision. Some days my brain doesn't seem to want to function either, and I find it hard to think of the right words and make silly little mistakes.
It is true to say that my diet isn't as good as it used to be, but I am a fairly healthy eater, rarely touch alcohol and I get a fair bit of exercise.
Am I just making a big fuss over nothing? I feel silly saying this, but I feel like this is my body's way of telling me that something's not right.
But I'm so scared of going to a doctor and them turning around and saying there's absolutely nothing wrong with me, that I'm over-reacting and wasting their time.
The past couple of years, I always seem to be tired. I sleep on average about 8-10 hours a night, but I never feel refreshed after a night's sleep. I often have to have naps in the afternoon as well, because I'm just too exhausted to even do anything. It's really disruptive... as all I feel I'm doing right now is either working or sleeping!
I also suffer frequently from swollen glands, fluctuating appetite and weight, what feels like constant aches and pains (particularly in my back) - the last few nights I've woken up feeling like I've just been through 10 rounds with Mike Tyson! I seem more sensitive to the cold now than I've ever been, and about once a week I suffer from dizzy spells and blurred vision. Some days my brain doesn't seem to want to function either, and I find it hard to think of the right words and make silly little mistakes.
It is true to say that my diet isn't as good as it used to be, but I am a fairly healthy eater, rarely touch alcohol and I get a fair bit of exercise.
Am I just making a big fuss over nothing? I feel silly saying this, but I feel like this is my body's way of telling me that something's not right.
But I'm so scared of going to a doctor and them turning around and saying there's absolutely nothing wrong with me, that I'm over-reacting and wasting their time.
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Reply 2
You might as well. There could be a problem, but even if there isn't it should stop you from worrying.
Reply 3
I know it's probably a good idea to at least get checked out but I have a weird wariness of doctors... like I see going to one as a sign of weakness. Stupid I know, but how do I explain my "symptoms" to the doctor (trying hard not to say him or her in a sexist way!) anyway as non of them are really physical (minus the swollen glands and I guess aching muscles).
Just say exactly what you said to us in the post 
Normally, if ur concerned about something yet show no symptons at the time, they may be able to book a blood test etc to investigate possibilities.
As for showing weakness - don't worry! I know people who book appointments for blisters / every "major" headache they get.
If its been happening for the past couple of years, it doesn't look like something that isn't going away by itself.
Go and see them - they will either be able to treat it (if there is anything) or suggest changes to lifestyle to ensure ur healthy.
Normally, if ur concerned about something yet show no symptons at the time, they may be able to book a blood test etc to investigate possibilities.
As for showing weakness - don't worry! I know people who book appointments for blisters / every "major" headache they get.
If its been happening for the past couple of years, it doesn't look like something that isn't going away by itself.
Go and see them - they will either be able to treat it (if there is anything) or suggest changes to lifestyle to ensure ur healthy.
Reply 5
KaramelRose
I know it's probably a good idea to at least get checked out but I have a weird wariness of doctors... like I see going to one as a sign of weakness. Stupid I know, but how do I explain my "symptoms" to the doctor (trying hard not to say him or her in a sexist way!) anyway as non of them are really physical (minus the swollen glands and I guess aching muscles).
Just say pretty much what you said in your 2nd and 3rd paragraphs. Doctors see plenty of people, many of them unsure what to say, so they won't take much notice of it.
Reply 6
I dunno youll probably get told its cause your a young student and likely to get tired and overworked. They can be a bit useless doctors. They see so many not-ill patients -which you probly are- half the time they dont pay ya no attention!
Hopefully its nothing.
K XX
Hopefully its nothing.
K XX
Reply 7
It could be an underactive thyroid. They do a blood test and if it is low you just take a tablet every day. The change is amazing, you don't realise how tired you have been.
KaramelRose
Stupid I know, but how do I explain my "symptoms" to the doctor (trying hard not to say him or her in a sexist way!) anyway as non of them are really physical (minus the swollen glands and I guess aching muscles).
You should go to get it checked out.. Just tell them what you said above, or you could always jot it down, what your symptoms have been, take it with you, and give it the dr to read lol. if for some reason you may forget what you've been sufering from.
KaramelRose
I have the HUGEST feeling that I'm just being a bit hypocrondiac-ish... but I'm worrying about my health a little bit.
The past couple of years, I always seem to be tired. I sleep on average about 8-10 hours a night, but I never feel refreshed after a night's sleep. I often have to have naps in the afternoon as well, because I'm just too exhausted to even do anything. It's really disruptive... as all I feel I'm doing right now is either working or sleeping!
I also suffer frequently from swollen glands, fluctuating appetite and weight, what feels like constant aches and pains (particularly in my back) - the last few nights I've woken up feeling like I've just been through 10 rounds with Mike Tyson! I seem more sensitive to the cold now than I've ever been, and about once a week I suffer from dizzy spells and blurred vision. Some days my brain doesn't seem to want to function either, and I find it hard to think of the right words and make silly little mistakes.
It is true to say that my diet isn't as good as it used to be, but I am a fairly healthy eater, rarely touch alcohol and I get a fair bit of exercise.
Am I just making a big fuss over nothing? I feel silly saying this, but I feel like this is my body's way of telling me that something's not right.
But I'm so scared of going to a doctor and them turning around and saying there's absolutely nothing wrong with me, that I'm over-reacting and wasting their time.
The past couple of years, I always seem to be tired. I sleep on average about 8-10 hours a night, but I never feel refreshed after a night's sleep. I often have to have naps in the afternoon as well, because I'm just too exhausted to even do anything. It's really disruptive... as all I feel I'm doing right now is either working or sleeping!
I also suffer frequently from swollen glands, fluctuating appetite and weight, what feels like constant aches and pains (particularly in my back) - the last few nights I've woken up feeling like I've just been through 10 rounds with Mike Tyson! I seem more sensitive to the cold now than I've ever been, and about once a week I suffer from dizzy spells and blurred vision. Some days my brain doesn't seem to want to function either, and I find it hard to think of the right words and make silly little mistakes.
It is true to say that my diet isn't as good as it used to be, but I am a fairly healthy eater, rarely touch alcohol and I get a fair bit of exercise.
Am I just making a big fuss over nothing? I feel silly saying this, but I feel like this is my body's way of telling me that something's not right.
But I'm so scared of going to a doctor and them turning around and saying there's absolutely nothing wrong with me, that I'm over-reacting and wasting their time.
That sounds quite similar to me, but I put it down to a very bad sleeping pattern (between 2 and 6 am) and eating crap. Fact is, it could be anything, or it could be nothing. Go for a check up but don't expect a spot-on diagnosis; I generally get told it's anxiety or my lifestyle.
Reply 11
I think you sound fine.
But I'm no doctor.
But I'm no doctor.
Reply 12
Hey, go to the doctors, blood tests can show all sorts. I had glandular fever a few years ago and the only symptoms were SLIGHTLY swollen glands and chronic fatigue. It's better to be checked out and to know what's wrong.. if anything and get treatment. That's what there there for.
Reply 13
Thanks everyone! I reckon I'll give it another month and try to be as healthy as possible, eat right and exercise more regularly, and if that doesn't sort things out by Christmas say - I'll go and get checked out. Thank you!
Reply 14
Good luck and try not to worry.
It could be an underactive thyroid. They do a blood test and if it is low you just take a tablet every day. The change is amazing, you don't realise how tired you have been.
I'm not doctor, but wouldn't that be VERY unusual in someone our age (a student's)? It runs in my family and my mum got it in her 40s, which was quite early apparently.
Reply 16
AisAis
I'm not doctor, but wouldn't that be VERY unusual in someone our age (a student's)? It runs in my family and my mum got it in her 40s, which was quite early apparently.
Well I think it is more common as you get older but you can get it early. I think it often gets overlooked as people just dismiss it. My doctor was convinced it was depression and kept trying to give me antidepressants but I was sure it was something else. Eventually they tested me for anaemia and diabetes. When they were negative and I got worse, really tired like you can't imagine, my doctor said he would test for something else but he knew it would be negative. He was amazed when he got the results. The good thing is the only treatment is one tablet a day and it has made an amazing difference. It also means I am losing weight with no effort, I had been gradually putting weight on but everyone thought it was because I wasn't doing enough. My hair and skin are also better, they were really dry before the diagnosis.
Of course that might not be the problem but it is worth considering. Some of the things Karamel mentions sound similar, aches and pains, feeling the cold badly, tiredness, needing to have a nap, not being able to think straight and forgetting things etc. Its worth a go, just a simple blood test. I do know other people who have had it really young, one was still at primary school, so I know it isn't just me.
Reply 17
Just go to the doctors, to get peace of mind if nothing else. You could be anaemic, I used to permanantly feel as though Id only had 2 hours sleep a night and couldnt really focus properly on anything until I started taking iron tablets, now Im all fine
Go to a doctor if you're worried. That's what they're there for - no self-respecting doctor is going to turn round and berate you for wasting their time - they have to go on the assumption that you wouldn't be there unless you were genuinely worried.
It does feel weird if you've always been really healthy and have hardly ever needed a doctor in your life, but it's well worth it if you're at all concerned. It's not like you have to pay for it either!
The doctor might send you home with "plenty of rest", but I'd imagine they will probably book you in for some sort of blood test which will test for various hormone/vitamin/mineral deficiencies. If you are sent away with no investigative measures, you could ask to have a blood test done - it's not pushy, it's just looking after yourself. Remember, you're the patient, they're the person who's helping you - you have the control!
It does feel weird if you've always been really healthy and have hardly ever needed a doctor in your life, but it's well worth it if you're at all concerned. It's not like you have to pay for it either!
The doctor might send you home with "plenty of rest", but I'd imagine they will probably book you in for some sort of blood test which will test for various hormone/vitamin/mineral deficiencies. If you are sent away with no investigative measures, you could ask to have a blood test done - it's not pushy, it's just looking after yourself. Remember, you're the patient, they're the person who's helping you - you have the control!
Firstly, I can't believe you would think that going to the doctor with that long list of symptoms would be wasting their time. You would probably be one of the more important cases for the GP that day 
Anyways, I think some of the symptoms you've listed like tiredness, fluctuating appetite, making silly mistakes and even constant pains are quite regular, heck adults try to cure most of those with coffee, but that isn't to say that they don't or can't need fixing because they can and sometimes they do. However the other symptoms like frequently swollen glands and fluctuating weight seem abnormal. Also, a lot of people replying in this topic have tackled one or two of the symptoms individually but who's to say that maybe 2 or 3 of them combined aren't something serious? I'm not saying that it is but it could be and none of us here are doctors.
I don't think you should wait for a whole month to get those swollen glands or the weight thing checked out, it could be minor but a month is a long time in terms of development or cure. Another thing is it sounds like you haven't been doctors for a while and I was just like you a while ago and that could make you forget how easy it is to just get an appointment and get stuff checked out. It can also make you forget what it's actually like to get checked up lol and sometimes may lead to the piling up of horrific images or scenes in your head but it's never really like that.. Anyways good luck with what ever you decide to do!
Anyways, I think some of the symptoms you've listed like tiredness, fluctuating appetite, making silly mistakes and even constant pains are quite regular, heck adults try to cure most of those with coffee, but that isn't to say that they don't or can't need fixing because they can and sometimes they do. However the other symptoms like frequently swollen glands and fluctuating weight seem abnormal. Also, a lot of people replying in this topic have tackled one or two of the symptoms individually but who's to say that maybe 2 or 3 of them combined aren't something serious? I'm not saying that it is but it could be and none of us here are doctors.
I don't think you should wait for a whole month to get those swollen glands or the weight thing checked out, it could be minor but a month is a long time in terms of development or cure. Another thing is it sounds like you haven't been doctors for a while and I was just like you a while ago and that could make you forget how easy it is to just get an appointment and get stuff checked out. It can also make you forget what it's actually like to get checked up lol and sometimes may lead to the piling up of horrific images or scenes in your head but it's never really like that.. Anyways good luck with what ever you decide to do!
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