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I feel so sick…what is wrong with me?
Question : I feel so sick…what is wrong with me?
I am 13 years old and 110 pounds. I’m a little scared because I don’t know what is wrong with me. For the past month I have been losing muscle mass at an alarming rate. I am so weak…it takes all of my energy to walk up a flight of stairs. I’m not out of breath tired, but my muscles just can’t take it in my legs. My arms are far too weak to lift anything heavier than a mug of tea. I have throbbing headaches constantly, and tylenol or advil don’t do a thing for it. All the time my head is spinning…I am so dizzy that if I stand up I’ll collapse. Once in a while I’ll sort of zone out and my vision is blurred a bit. I have noticed I have been eating and drinking WAY more lately. Everything has been worsening a lot in the past week.
Someone suggested I had diabetes on Yahoo Answers a while ago, could this be true? I may have type 2, because although I am thin I don’t have a very good diet. I used to exercise, swimming frequently and always riding my bike with my friends, but I am far too weak now. I am always very very tired, yet I have trouble sleeping at night.
What is wrong with me?
diabetes and zone diet
Best answer:
Answer by Becky
You may have something called Crohn’s disease. It is serious, so you may want to check out this page, or look into it on google. Even if that doesn’t sound like the case, you need to go to the doctor to get blood work done. As scary as that sounds, the longer you wait on things like this, the worse it can get.
http://colitis.emedtv.com/crohn’s-disease/chrones-disease-symptoms.html
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#2 written by Sassywooo3 1 year ago
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From your symptoms, I suspect you have Type 1 Diabetes..
Type 1 diabetes (formerly known as “childhood”, “juvenile” or “insulin-dependent-IDDM is an autoimmune disease that results in destruction of insulin-producing beta cells of the pancreas.. It’s a disease that starts when the pancreas stops making insulin and is usually diagnosed in children and young adults, such as yourself.
Type 1 diabetes is different from type 2 diabetes, which is the most common form of the illness. In type 1, the body stops making insulin. In type 2, the body does not make enough insulin, or the body can’t use insulin the right way. All people with type 1 diabetes need to take insulin.
What Are the Symptoms of Type 1 Diabetes?
The symptoms of type 1 diabetes are often subtle, but they can become severe. They include:
Increased thirst
Increased hunger (especially after eating)
Dry mouth
Nausea and occasionally vomiting
Abdominal pain
Frequent urination
Unexplained weight loss (even though you are eating and feel hungry)
Fatigue (weak, tired feeling)
Blurred vision
Heavy, labored breathing (Kussmaul respiration)
Frequent infections of the skin, urinary tract, or vagina
Complications
Having type 1 diabetes increases your risk for many serious complications. Some complications of type 1 diabetes include: heart disease (cardiovascular disease), blindness (retinopathy), nerve damage (neuropathy), and kidney damage (nephropathy). Learn more about these complications and how to cope with them.
Poor blood circulation. Damage to nerves and hardening of the arteries leads to decreased sensation and poor blood circulation in the feet. This can lead to increased risk of injury and decreased ability to heal open sores and wounds, which in turn significantly raises the risk of amputation. Damage to nerves may also lead to digestive problems such as nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea
How Is Type 1 Diabetes Managed?
Many people with type 1 diabetes live long, healthy lives. The key to good health is keeping your blood sugar levels within your target range, which can be done with meal planning, exercise, and intensive insulin therapy. All people with type 1 diabetes must use insulin injections to control their blood sugar.
You will also need to check your blood sugar levels regularly and make adjustment of insulin, food, and activities to maintain a normal blood sugar level.