Aunty Social Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Country Girl Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Shawna, I just wanted to give you encouragement and say that I don't think you are overreacting. The symptoms you described definitely sound like something I'd want to find an answer for. My thoughts are that if conventional medicine hasn't found the answers than I'd be searching wherever else I could to find an explanation. I have been looking for a naturopath as well and have found it kind of tough to find one. My best advice is to ask for a recommendation from someone you know and trust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newbie Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have found a lady who was a nurse practitioner who practices alternative therapies now. She does my consults over phone. She helped immensely w/my diet and supplements for my current condition. She also helped my friend and sis. She is great, I can get you more info. if you pm me. I am sure she would do free fifteen min. consult. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quiver0f10 Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Do you have a health food store nearby? If so, ask there if they know of a nautropath nearby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peela Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I also feel you are not over-reacting, so don't feel bad about feeling the need for help. Naturopaths are used to seeing people who have tried normal doctors and found they can't help. Naturopaths vary widely in their specialties and modalities. In your case, homeopathy could work. An allergy specialist could help- there are machines people use to find out what you are sensitive to- my dd had regular headaches, I took her for testing on one of these machines and after some specific treatment, the headaches went. I cant help you find one though- I am a trained naturopath going back into practice, however I live a bit far away- Australia. Word of mouth is often the best way to find one- but you may have to ask around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tree House Academy Posted November 17, 2008 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I agree with the others. I AM a hypochondriac (in the worse degree) and I would have been freaking out LONG before now...so don't think you are being one. Most of the time, a hypochondriac fears healt problems FIRST and THEN has symptoms like tingling, etc. usually caused by anxiety. That said, I would get to a neurologist an have him/her run some tests. Are you on any medications at all? Sometimes the side effects of certain meds can present this way. Propranolol *for hypertension* is one of them, but I am sure there are others. Thyroid issues can cause this. Did they check your TSH levels? I am sure they did but thought I would throw it out there. Thyroid issues can cause the white tongue, the tingling, and the hives. Tongue peeling is most often caused by inflammation of the salivary glands. It sounds like your body is having an allergic reaction to something - the tongue inflammation, the hives, the swelling.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tree House Academy Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 It may. Then again, if you are constantly exposing yourself to the allergen, it may not. It could also be stress...as crazy as that sounds. When I had my 1st ds, I had a period of 6 months where I would itch like crazy and scratch only for it to form hives and little bumps that, if left alone, would go away in 30 mins or so. It was intense. I went to an allergist who did the testing on my back and they said I was either allergic to EVERYTHING or my skin was so sensitive that they just couldn't tell what it was. They put me on hydroxyzine and zyrtec. I had to take it for 5 YEARS before it resolved, but the problem did go away. Now I take Zyrtec for nasal allergies I developed when I lived in GA, but otherwise, I am hive and itch free. As a matter of fact, I went to another allergist about 3 years ago and they were able to do the pin test and tell me what I actually WAS allergic to. It is NO TELLING what caused it all those years ago, but the hydroxyzine was a lifesaver. The only thing you complain of that does not sound allergy related is the achey joints and muscles. Even the flushing/tingling can be allergy related. Maybe you could try taking some Zyrtec and see if it helps. You have to take it for a week or two before you get the full benefit, but it is over the counter. What could you lose, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinag Posted November 18, 2008 Share Posted November 18, 2008 You could try and go to a compounding pharmacy and ask for a list of doctors that deal with bio-identical hormones and things like that. Thay should be able to give you names of doctors and nautropaths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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