Please any doctor or nurse help me ?
Male 24, I have been really really sick for couple of months. I had all these tests before and well and that time Doctors diagnosed me with chem imbalance depression and Anxiety.
I haven’t taken any SSRI yet as I am not convinced I have depression.
My symptoms include a lot of weakness. no energy in legs, arms and legs get heavy.fatigue, my appetite is craving for sweets and fry foods. I hate waking up in morning and sleep all day and I am up all night. I have withdrawn from everything as I feel to ill in general.
I barely go outside and this has been hapening from past 5 months.
I went to another doctor and she has ordered following tests.
Biochemistry- Glucose, TSH, Creatine, Uric Acid, Sodium, Pottasium, Chloride, CK, ALT, Bilirubin, Albumin, Cholestrol, B12, Ferritin, Urinalysis (Chemeical)
CBC
Other Tests - Si Calcium
Vit D
ESR
CRP
FOBT (Fecal Occult Blood Test)
She want’s to do all these before referring me to Psychiatrist.
Any can these Tests see if there is any Nutrional deficiency, Liver Problem, Kidney Prob, Stomach Problem, or any infection in Blood ?
I went to Cardiologist who performed several tests and said my heart is fine.
Will all these tests give doctor a good indication if I am physically healthy
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Your tests are fairly comprehensive. In fact, it would be strange if they all came back normal - just by the sheer number of the tests!
But it’s good that your doctor is being thorough, and if there is some obvious biochemical problem - it may be identified.
I would suggest that you not view ‘depression/anxiety’ as something that is not physical/real - I can tell you, the mind and the body are the same.
It’s good that you are seeking Medical attention - and if the recommendation is counseling or a psychiatrist - you should do it.
I should mention, I’m not a doctor or nurse - I have a Masters in Microbiology and Public Health and work with many physicians.
check to see if you have an under active thyroid
I’m not a Dr, and am not familiar with chem imbalance depression. However, I have a chronic illness and underwent a lot of tests and several Dr’s over 8 years before finding a cause and getting treatment.
The tests that are ordered can be interpreted and may point to a specific illness. However, there are also many illnesses that can cause your symptoms that these tests won’t detect. You should at least get checked for Mono and Thyroid, which can cause chemical imbalance and depression. Unless your diagnosis of ‘chemical imbalance’ is definitive and confirmed by a second opinion, you should see an infectious disease specialist, who will test for other things.
Good Luck and hope you get the right help.