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I’ve been experiencing awful health issues that are taking over my life! I have been going to my family doctor frequently but he doesn’t seem concerned at all... he has ran literally zero tests. So basically, I’ve been suffering for the past two months with severe headaches, hair loss, blackout spells and muscle spasms and my doctor has decided that my case is unimportant and not concerning. The only tests I have had done thus far are some standard blood tests at the hospital after I’ve lost conciousness.  
I am just wondering if anyone on here has some insight, I need help and I know I’m not crazy. What do I do next??

perimenopause? Hormone fluctuations cause all those symptoms. Worth checking.

Lots of really good doctors in brandon, nothing to say you can’t switch. Although difficult, I would try another doctor.

Ask your doc for an mri... i had 3 months of headaches etc among other things. We finally figured it out after much strife and have answers! It may seem minor at times but you definitely have to advocate for yourself or you will get lost in the system.. I hope you feel better soon!

Get a second opinion

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What was the consensus of the drs when u went to emergency after passing out?

I agree get a second opinion. I found that some doctors at a clinic-that-shall-remain-nameless tended to dismiss my concerns, but a new doctor at a new clinic helped tremendously. I had weird symptoms last year and after lots of testing we finally came up with a benign (although annoying) answer.  
 
The hair loss, however, would suggest either hormonal or nutrient-based. Has your B12 levels been checked? It can cause a variety of symptoms, including many of the ones you've described. I too would be curious to know what the ER docs told you. When I was going through all my stuff they basically agreed that my current doctor was doing all the right tests, which was reassuring.

After visiting the hospital was that my blood pressure suddenly drops low for unknown reasons. I was told to eat more salt and drink a lot of water until my family doctor does further testing.  
I do have PCOS but I've been on medication for that for almost three years now and it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the input everyone!!

To find a doctor taking new patients (ie- to get a second opinion), you can call the 'doctor finder' program.

I would try another doctor. Could be POTS or Dysautonomia. Those pop into my head for the fainting.

18 years to finally get the diagnosis I had been telling doctors I had for 3 years. Finally dermatologist diagnosed me with hidradenitis supperativa. (Exactly what I had been telling regular doctors for 3 years but oh I don't know anything because I'm not a doctor) insert eye roll here. Took another 2 years to get my back diagnosed. So now I ask specifically for the tests I want. (My back I demanded CT scan, finally figured out why my back hurts.  
 
Sorry my point is you have to be pushy. Don't take no for an answer as it's only yourself your hurting. If your doctor won't test you probably best to get a new one.

i agree on a second opinion  
 
But i am curious what your dr says, did you ask what they found with the blood tests ect. you can ask your dr for certain tests and they are the experts so maybe you dont need those test but they should give you answers to why and their thought process.  
 
I think about DRs as consultants to your health, they are the experts but I am hiring them to do a job and that is to look after my health, my concerns and questions so if I am not getting a explanation to why they think I am fine or dont need a test, should go a different direction ect then they are not doing their job and as the one who hires them I should either demand they do their job or fire them (second opinion) so if your dr doesnt take the time to tell you why you have these symptoms(maybe menopause ect)the symptoms maybe something that you have to deal with but they should explain if there are treatment options or why there isnt

I can relate to as I had a severe problem with same several years ago. After testing this is the simple explaination I received from my doctor. Your muscles are made up of cells, and in order for a cell to be happy they need two things - liquid and oxygen. If you cells aren't happy as a group they will produce a muscle spasm. Solution - increase the amount of water you drink and eat plenty of foods that contain vitamin "B" - or take a vitamin B12 supplement. This should rectify the problem within 2-3 weeks, if not your doctor my have to give you a prescription for "Gabapentin" to kick start your system. I went from having 2-3 spasms per day 5 years ago to having less then 1 a year now.

Pinkbutterflies said "After visiting the hospital was that my blood pressure suddenly drops low for unknown reasons. I was told to eat more salt and drink a lot of water until my family doctor does further testing.   I do have PCOS but I've been on medication for that for almost three years now and it shouldn't be a problem. Thanks for the input everyone!! "

Hi there.  
 
I would suggest asking for a referral to an endocrinologist. I am honestly shocked that you are losing consciousness due to your blood pressure dropping, and they haven''t immediately had you seen by one.  
 
Hair loss, drop in blood pressure, loss of consciousness and muscle/joint pain are all common symptoms of Addison''s disease, which is a condition in which your adrenal glands do not produce enough cortisol. When the condition is bad enough, it can cause what is called an adrenal or addisonian crisis and can be extremely dangerous, sometimes fatal.  
 
Having your cortisol levels checked, in my books, would be absolutely the number one priority.  
 
Edited by Atyaugh, 2017-10-29 16:56:35

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