worried about possibility of leukemia. any advice?

hayz_20 · New User Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

hey there every1, jus registered today been tryin to look for sum advice on the net. hope every1s doin ok.

basically im 20 and last december i started feelin poorly. muscle aches, bones really ached, jus flu like symptoms was told it was post viral (i didnt think so) had numerous other symptoms since. but lately my muscles and bone pain has been horrible. my joints are crackin and my wrist inparticular cracks all the time its horrible. if i jump up n down its almost as if i can feel my bones movin and grinding.

had a few blood tests since then, and always my white blood cell count has been low but i seem to be the only one noticing this occurance? most recent one about 2 months ago was 2.5 which i think is low from wot ive read? anyways doc said to come back in december for repeat blood test but hes jus diagnosed me with fibromylagia. i dnt think it is this from reading up about it. and after lookin at signs n symptoms for leukemia im slightly worried to say the least. im goin to docs on friday, is there a specific blood test i can request that can put my mind at ease i dnt have it., or one that would tell me if i did.

if any1 has experience similar symptoms/worries or can jus offer any advice i'd really really appreciate it.

thanks again

hayz_20 · New User Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 2

sorry, also forgot to add that wen first felt ill last december i had lumps come up under my arms, lymph nodes which went down, then came up again. ESR has been raised very high at 119, then back down to 19, then raised again. as far as im aware red blood counts not abnormal and other other one was my thyroid which they tested me for and after a physical examination the doc said my neck felt a bit lumpy and bumpy. recently had a neck ultrasound and they sais they couldnt see anythin suspicious althought last couple of days i felt as though the ones in my groin area were swollen. hense the docs appointment this friday.

thanks again

xx

tilliewillie · Regular Joined: 22 Aug 2005 Posts: 12

I regret that I don't have any answers for you. But I stress that you MUST follow through and be a real pain in the %$#& with the doctors. Only you know how you usually feel and if your instincts are telling you that something is wrong..trust your instincts!
Don't stop seeking medical advice and testing until you are confident with the answers.
Wish I could offer more to set your mind at ease. Just wanted to let you know that there are people who will listen and try to make you feel less anxious. This must be a terrifying time for you. Don't hesitate to ask questions and good luck ..let us know how it goes

lincoln · New User Joined: 07 Jun 2006 Posts: 2

Hey, I am turning 22 this month, I am young and I should not be having the problems that I have. You wrote a year ago, I was just wondering what you found out! Reading your testimony made me think, hey, this guy has a lot of the same problems I have. I was just wondering what became of it. I am always, always, ALWAYS exhausted, I never have energy. I have experienced some bleeding out of the nose and rectum, I ache like crazy. Bad hip and knee pain from time to time, and always in my wrist, perticulary in the right, I really notice it when I do push up or lifting. If you still check this site, let me know what you found out, and if you have any advise or what not.
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