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Sat, 14 Nov 2015
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Question : My legs are on fire at night and I can't sleep.
I've also gained 25 pounds and it seems to be in my stomach..literally like skin hanging. I done 3 diets and still gained not cheating on a diet. Have horrible constipation.
I've also gained 25 pounds and it seems to be in my stomach..literally like skin hanging. I done 3 diets and still gained not cheating on a diet. Have horrible constipation.
Brief Answer:
Hormone tests
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to note your medical symptoms.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
Hb A1c
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Midnight Salivary Cortisol
These tests will some idea as to some of the possible causes of your complaints.
Hormone tests
Detailed Answer:
I am sorry to note your medical symptoms.
When I see someone like you in my practice, I order the following tests in addition to a thorough physical examination:
CBC
CMP
TSH
Free T4
Hb A1c
25 hydroxy Vitamin D
Midnight Salivary Cortisol
These tests will some idea as to some of the possible causes of your complaints.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
My Gyn in July reran cbc t4 free t4 vit d(I use to be deficient) tsh I think,
Have not had midnight sal cort. But I'm sure I'm loaded. I travel all week and try to take care of my husband , who has had 8 amputation since April ...on a wound vac..the wounds are open.
I have multinodule thyroid dis. They put me on .75 to shrink them...I started gaining weight at a slower pace than recently . I also have shortness of breath when I take Any vitamin. My legs and ankles also swell. Since I travel I've been using an urgent care doctor that is not good ( I m a Pharma manager..don't you love us!). I just don't want it to be my heart.
Have not had midnight sal cort. But I'm sure I'm loaded. I travel all week and try to take care of my husband , who has had 8 amputation since April ...on a wound vac..the wounds are open.
I have multinodule thyroid dis. They put me on .75 to shrink them...I started gaining weight at a slower pace than recently . I also have shortness of breath when I take Any vitamin. My legs and ankles also swell. Since I travel I've been using an urgent care doctor that is not good ( I m a Pharma manager..don't you love us!). I just don't want it to be my heart.
I'm really concerned about shortness of breath at random Time. I am so tired that somedays I don't get out of bed and use a vacation day. My angles and calves swell so much that by 3:00, I have to take off my dress shoes and put on saddles .
My hot fire legs bother me the most. I haven't slept in 2 nights !
My hot fire legs bother me the most. I haven't slept in 2 nights !
Brief Answer:
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
1 Very sorry to learn about your husband's amputations
2 Thyroid nodules require a systematic assessment by an endocrinologist
3 Your symptoms are concerning. You must undergo prompt medical evaluation to get to the main cause of your condition
Follow up
Detailed Answer:
1 Very sorry to learn about your husband's amputations
2 Thyroid nodules require a systematic assessment by an endocrinologist
3 Your symptoms are concerning. You must undergo prompt medical evaluation to get to the main cause of your condition
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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