Michelle C. asked
I have been experiencing episodes where I get tired, have headaches at the back of my head, feel weak, and have difficulty focusing, sometimes leading to a sensation of a seizure. I also feel nauseous, have difficulty swallowing, and experience a burning sensation throughout my body. My blood pressure was higher than normal during one episode, and I have also felt cold water in my veins and had severe calf cramps. I have degenerative disk disease, fibromyalgia, diverticulosis, and adult-onset asthma. My current medications include Levothyroxine, Topiramate, Estrogen, Progesterone, Gabapentin, Lyrica, and Lorazepam. What could be causing these episodes, and what tests should I ask my doctor to perform?
July 21st, 2023
Andrea P. answered
The symptoms you are experiencing are consistent with degenerative joint disease (DJD), fibromyalgia...
July 21st, 2023
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