Have you been diagnosed with anything?

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Posted by LisaI

Hyperemisis Gravadarum

It's a pregnancy disease and it's awful There are a few of us on here that have HG.

The research on hyperemesis gravidarum (or HG) is limited compared to some diseases; however, there is some information we do know.

Causes of HG

Unfortunately, there are no known causes of HG, only theories. It is likely that HG is caused by a number of interrelated factors that vary by woman and by pregnancy. Treatment thus differs because women will respond differently to medications and other interventions. What is known, however, is that it is not all in a woman's head. She cannot control being sick and is not causing her illness. Sadly, some health professionals are not aware of the research proving physiological changes are responsible. It is truly a disorder of pregnancy that requires serious attention to avoid a worsening of symptoms and complications.

Possible Complications

When HG is treated early and effectively, she may still be somewhat miserable, but both mother and baby will typically not suffer any serious complications. She will likely experience extreme fatigue, depression, anxiety, and stomach or throat pain. Other complications become possible if her symptoms are severe or prolonged. Adequate care and social support decrease the risk of more debilitating complications.

Risks & Outcomes

Most mothers with HG have normal babies and recover within months of delivery. However, those who are refused care, becoming malnourished and chronically dehydrated, are at greater risk for problems with either mom or baby.

Research shows that women who lose more than 10% of their body weight and/or who are unable to gain weight for two or more consecutive trimesters are most likely to have complications. Although medications present a risk, dehydration and starvation also can harm the baby. Early intervention is the best strategy to avoid complications for both mother and baby.

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Message edited 1/21/2008 5:40:31 PM.

Mitral-valve Prolapse (heart murmur)

Message edited 1/21/2008 6:36:49 PM.

Hypothyroidism
Hypoglycemia
deterioration of the Knee cartilage
Vertigo
TMJ disorder
hyperemesis
Infertility

possible "fibromyaglia"

insomnia
allergies
chronic sinusitus
osteoarthritis
IBS
gerd
(*had an ulcer 8 years ago)



i had a weird "eye" thing 4 years ago that 5 specialists (two opthomologists, one ent, one infectious disease doc , and allergist ) never figured out.. they said "unknown virus" i swear it was the green tea not the 2 months of IV meds fixed it (some swollen gland thing behind my eye)

and i have the shoulder of a pitcher well into his major league career and i have no idea how that happen im missing a chunk of cartilage or something.. noones been able to fix that either

IBS
GERD
Classic Migraine (lovely auras and all)
Vertigo
Anxiety

Message edited 1/21/2008 6:22:35 PM.

Tuberculosis, with no symptoms
pink eye
ear infections
cysts in various areas

Thanks G-d, nothing was ever serious

Thyroid Cancer.

Diagnosed in october, and just finished my 1st radioactive iodine treatment

asthma

Parvo. All the drs I went to believed I had Hodgkins disease, but every test I took came out negative. Blood work came out positive for Parvo.


Anxiety-Panic attacks(before I knew I had parvo).

Primary Bile Cirrohis(from the freaking Parvo).
Slight case of RA(you guessed it from the Parvo).

For those who are wondering what Parvo is .. just think adult fifth disease.

And to think all of this happened when I was bit by a semi feral cat in the shelter I used to volunteer in.

Message edited 1/21/2008 7:30:39 PM.

20/13 eyesight!!!!

IBS

Hyper- and then Hypothyroidism
Gerd
Infertility...and guess what??!!! I am 4 weeks pg today!!!!!

anxiety
hypoglycemia

psoriasis
I used to wear bifocals, so I don't know..I'm not blind..haaha...now wear contacts and reading glasses as necessary (we need a glasses emoticon)

Melanoma

Heart murmur
Flat Feet
Allergies
The last gynecologist that I went to mentioned to me very offhandedly that it might have PCOS - I need to find an OB-GYN that I actually like to properly diagnose me.

PCOS
Hypothyroidism
High cholesterol
Near Sightedness
Gall Stones leading to gall bladder being removed

Hyperemisis Gravadarum-Me too Thank god for this site because it helped me all through my pregnancy.

I have a fractured tailbone from DS' birth.

I have had two surgeries for cysts and had another one on my va-jay jay while I was pregnant.

And a hemangeonia on my left ankle which I *REALLY* need to have removed, but Ijust don't have the time

heart murmur
dwayne's syndrome (nerve disorder of the eye)
astigmatism
poor eyesight
exema
flat feet
pronation
scoliosis
trapezoid vertebrae
high BP
obesity
I'm probably still anemic but I haven't had a chance to have blood work lately.
I think that's it. I haven't started TTC yet so it wouldn't be surprising if that was a struggle for me too.

Nothing really serious but a lot

fibromyalgia - not in quotes. It is a real and debilitating disease
several herniated discs in lumbar and cervical spine.
disc space narrowing, congenital disc fusion. WOO
As a result of the above -sciatica
broken ankle (keep spraining it)
chronic sinusitis
asthma
many allergies
hypoglycemia
eczema
ADD

long time ago/don't bother me as much any more:
chronic bronchitis
chronic migraines
anxiety disorder
depression
epstein barr

False diagnoses (either I disgaree, or the doctors can't decide, or they said I had it and then didn't):
lyme disease
metabolic syndrome/syndrome x
hypothyroidism

Oh and a few months ago my doctor was telling the PA what to do for me and he says "And you have PCOS, right?"
I was like NO!
And then he says "I thought it was you..must be someone else"

Message edited 1/21/2008 11:10:49 PM.

i have an aracnoid cyst on my brain. it was diagnosed in august after i collapsed and had a seizure.

i have a follow-up MRI in march to make sure it hasn't grown bigger

ETA: anxiety since my DH got sick

Message edited 1/21/2008 11:51:42 PM.