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Advice Needed

Calcgirl — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:01:27 GMT

Hello Everyone,

I am aware that a doctor may not be reading this thread and I am only hoping someone here has had the same symptoms I will be describing and found out what was the cause.

My granddaughter stopped breast feeding and shortly thereafter started feeling very dizzy, nauseated, weak and shaky. This has been going on a month and it is so bad she is afraid to drive and has lost weight from her already lean body. She has gone to her GP, ER, cardiologist to see if she had POTS, endocronologist, where test results are not in yet and they said it would be early April before they had the results!

Question, do these symptoms sound familiar to you and did you find out the cause?

I appreciate your kind input. I am so worried about this dear granddaughter.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:09:14 GMT

This sounds serious and you should be seeking MEDICAL advice.

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jlkz — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:22:30 GMT

@Group 5 minus 1

@Calcgirl

You may have missed this in the post: Her daughter has gone to Dr, ER and Cardiologist and is awaiting the results which may not be available until early April.

The mother of the daughter is obviously very anxious for her daughter and is looking for any temporary, compassionate support here. Doctors / Medical advice is in progress.

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RedTop — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:23:26 GMT

@Calcgirl

My very first thought reading her symptoms plus weight loss makes me think diabetes.

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ThinkingOutLoud — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:35:12 GMT

I suggest she find a naturopath in her area.

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Group 5 minus 1 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:36:01 GMT

Yes, Redtop, that was my first thought.

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Lali1 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:38:46 GMT

@RedTop wrote:
@Calcgirl
My very first thought reading her symptoms plus weight loss makes me think diabetes.

The Endo would have caught that. Actually any doctor would have if they took blood.

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shoesnbags — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:45:26 GMT

@Lali1 wrote:
@RedTop wrote:
@Calcgirl
My very first thought reading her symptoms plus weight loss makes me think diabetes.
The Endo would have caught that. Actually any doctor would have if they took blood.

@RedTop @Lali1

OP said that results from the Endo are not in yet.

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Toots711 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 18:51:23 GMT

@Calcgirl Have they checked her thyroid?

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ellaphant — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:10:07 GMT

Your granddaughter should be seeing a doctor- not waiting for you to hear responses from someone w / similar symptoms!

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shoesnbags — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:16:03 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
Your granddaughter should be seeing a doctor- not waiting for you to hear responses from someone w / similar symptoms!

@ellaphant
My goodness, did you not read the OP? She listed the doctors that her GD has seen, and is simply looking for some real life experiences while awaiting test results.

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skatting44 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:26:59 GMT

Sound advice , continue with qualified expert medical follow up . You were not clear in what medical workup and exact diagnostics has been done so far . Was the test that will take some time viral studies ? Best advice, have your Granddaughter continue open communication and follow up with her Doctors . Can appreciate your concern .

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qbetzforreal — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:30:29 GMT

Could be blood sugar. She will just have to wait till the labs results are in. If she continues to feel poorly or worsen, another trip tp ER may be warranted.

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Love my grandkids — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 19:59:48 GMT

@ellaphant You need to RE-READ the original post. Sheesh.

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Lali1 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:02:38 GMT

@shoesnbags wrote:
@Lali1 wrote:
@RedTop wrote:
@Calcgirl
My very first thought reading her symptoms plus weight loss makes me think diabetes.
The Endo would have caught that. Actually any doctor would have if they took blood.
@RedTop @Lali1
OP said that results from the Endo are not in yet.

If they thought she had the symptoms of diabetes they would've done a finger blood test on the spot.

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Mindy D — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 20:48:00 GMT

@Calcgirl wrote:
Hello Everyone,
I am aware that a doctor may not be reading this thread and I am only hoping someone here has had the same symptoms I will be describing and found out what was the cause.
My granddaughter stopped breast feeding and shortly thereafter started feeling very dizzy, nauseated, weak and shaky. This has been going on a month and it is so bad she is afraid to drive and has lost weight from her already lean body. She has gone to her GP, ER, cardiologist to see if she had POTS, endocronologist, where test results are not in yet and they said it would be early April before they had the results!
Question, do these symptoms sound familiar to you and did you find out the cause?
I appreciate your kind input. I am so worried about this dear granddaughter.

@Calcgirl @There are tons of articles about women that experienced these same symptoms.

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ninjawife — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 22:38:47 GMT

@Calcgirl

I developed POTS after I stopped breastfeeding my oldest daughter. I got so dizzy at times I lost consciousness.

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Sage04 — Mon, 22 Mar 2021 23:37:05 GMT

This makes me so mad. The OP already stated that they have already seeked medical advice. READ!!!!!! COMPREHEND!!!!!!!!

I hate this-- seek medical advice. What's so wrong in asking if anyone had had these symptoms? Many times a lot of the Posters have been through this.

I just don't get it and I guess I never will.

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SeaMaiden — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:04:23 GMT

@ellaphant wrote:
Your granddaughter should be seeing a doctor- not waiting for you to hear responses from someone w / similar symptoms!

@ellaphant Read the thread BEFORE giving advise...Duhhhh....

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KKJ — Tue, 23 Mar 2021 00:23:19 GMT

@Sage04 wrote:
This makes me so mad. The OP already stated that they have already seeked medical advice. READ!!!!!! COMPREHEND!!!!!!!!

I hate this-- seek medical advice. What's so wrong in asking if anyone had had these symptoms? Many times a lot of the Posters have been through this.

I just don't get it and I guess I never will.

Exactly, couldn't agree more. But unfortunately thats what many do here---jump all over a poster simply for asking a question! And last I checked, these ARE discussion forums to talk about and seek opinions--as the OP did--about something she was concerned about. So rude.