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SidneyEllen

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Allegra or Zoloft side effects ?
Posted: 05-02-08 22:09pm

Hey, I've never posted on here because I've never had any sort of real health concern before, so bear with me, please.

I'm 25 years old, still a virgin (due to beliefs), and have recently developed a whole line of problems, when I was always healthy as a horse before.

*Starting in November, I suddenly began constant sneezing and losing my voice, which caused me to be allergy tested. I learned I am now allergic to dust mites and have to take a daily dose of Allegra. Due to what was believed to be work related stress, my doctor also started me on Zoloft.
*In December, I had my tonsils and adenoids removed.
*On March 20th, I was working with my students after school, when I suddenly felt a strong twinge/pain in my lower right back. This continued to come and go, seemingly randomly, for several weeks, still continuing until now.
*My first period after the pains began March 23 and was slightly lighter and shorter than normal, but with stronger cramps. (I've always been extremely regular, with each period being light for two days, heavy for one, average for two, and spotting for a day or two, with only light cramps.)
*On the evening of April 1st, I began to have extremely strong menstrual-type cramps on the right side which even went as far as to make me feel nauseated, although my period was now over. During the night, I began having to frequently urinate, and it was painful. The next morning, I went to my doctor, and he prescribed antibiotics, saying I had a UTI, although I had never had one before. I took the antibiotics for the full week they were prescribed but still felt pain when urinating for the first three days, which I have been told is longer than I should have.
*On April 8, I returned to my doctor, telling him I still felt the lower back pain and how long the urinating pain had lasted. He gave me a prescription for more antibiotics and told me to go see a urologist.
*On April 11, I saw a urologist. He took an X-ray and told me I probably had a kidneystone that just didn't show up on the X-ray. He also told me that he doubted I ever even had a UTI... By this point, the pain in my lower right back was increasing to at least once an hour (lasting about 20 seconds or so each).
*On April 16, I began to feel the same pains, except in the left side of my lower back.
*On April 17, I returned to my urologist. He told me the left side pains were probably in my head. Then he did a CT scan of my abdomen. He did not find any sign of a kidney stone. He did, however, tell me that my uterus is much larger than average and that I had what appeared to be a cyst on my right ovary. That same night, my period started again. Early, MUCH lighter than normal, and with extremely bad cramps.
*I immediately made an appointment with an OB/GYN, but since I am rather new to this area, I hadn't found a doctor in that field here yet. So, in other words, I have to wait until mid-May until I'll finally get in to see a gyno. However, the pains on my right side in the back have increased so they're now every few minutes, usually lasting a couple minutes each. I've been having cramping pains in my right front side quite a bit, causing nausea on several occasions (never vomiting--I have a high tolerance, thankfully).
*As I was trying on new clothes the other day, I saw myself in a full-length mirror and discovered that my stomach seems to be poking outward slightly--I've always been rather thin and haven't changed my eating habits, so this seems quite odd to me.
*Starting yesterday (May 1), I began to feel a pain that feels like I sat down on a spike, although I was just standing there, teaching my class. (It's a really good thing my students are used to me making weird faces, since I'm a goofball. Otherwise, they would've thought something was wrong. Teenagers are too inquisitive.) The pain only lasted for about three or four seconds--which was really good or else I probably would've started crying. I felt it again today, as I way lying down for a nap.

Anyway, all of this is really starting to bug me. Does anyone know what is going on? Might it have anything to do with the Allegra or Zoloft? Or is it something more serious? My friends are all claiming miraculous conception... Rolling Eyes If anyone could help a bit more than that, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks.
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eeyore46

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Posted: 05-02-08 23:10pm

It doesn't have to be an OB/GYN. If a medical doctor hears of your condition of enlarged uterus and possible cyst, they can refer you immediately to an OB/GYN. Why didn't the doctor that found the enlarged uterus and possible cyst take action then? I have lost all faith in the medical profession. I know that sounds horrible, but most of them do not know what in the heck is going on. If the blood work comes back with normal levels, they don't have a clue what to do next!
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SidneyEllen

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Same Here
Posted: 05-03-08 07:42am

Believe me, this has been a practice in patience for me--not one in growing faith in our medical system. It really seems like when I told my first doctor I had pains in my kidney region that he should have cared more then... After the second visit, he told me I should see a urologist within a week but that his office would set up the appointment--when two days went by without anyone calling me about an appointment, I called the first doctor's office. They said they usually took about a week to set up referral appointments and that if I wanted to see a urologist before then, I would have to make that appointment myself. So, yes, I completely understand the feeling of losing faith...
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eeyore46

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Posted: 05-03-08 21:40pm

It is sad that we are not able to rely on the medical profession. I think GOOD doctors are few and far between. I am sorry about your recent problems, MAYBE you can find doctor who will have a clue!
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Rosie H

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Posted: 05-06-08 13:27pm

I agree the medical profession has gone down the drain. They refer you to this guy and that guy to do this test and that test and then cant tell you what the heck is wrong.

I am sorry that you have seen so many professionals and have gotten no asnwers. But it sounds like it could be your kidney. Maybe the UTI developed into a kidney infection. The pains in your side could be from a really bad infection. Or it could be a cyst. Have you had fever at all? If so then get your but to am ER room so they can run various tests on you. There they can do CT Scans, Xrays, and extensive urine and blood work.

Have you had blood work done yet? Did they do a blood test to check how your kidneys are functioning. Im guessing they didnt cause you should be well by now. If I were you I would go back to my general doctor and demand blood work to check for every possible infection/disease.

I had E Coli and it took 2 months for me to find out. I had a cyst, a tubal pregnancy, and a bladder infections all at once....yeah right. I went in to another doctor demanded blood work. They ran all the blood tests under the sun. In two days I was on a course of antibiotics so strong that they were worriesd my body would start poisoning itself.

Bottom line do not walk away without and answer. YOu know your body more than anyone else. Demand answers evern if you piss them off....hey they are getting paid right???
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eeyore46

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Posted: 05-06-08 19:58pm

Yes, they are getting paid a lot of money - that is why our insurance keeps getting higher and higher. It is so frustrating to go from doctor to doctor to doctor and not get any answers. Hopefully, you can find a GOOD doctor SOON - it is ridiculous for you to suffer like this - I am sorry for what you are going through.
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SidneyEllen

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Update
Posted: 05-06-08 20:25pm

Well.... I did some complaining and was able to get them to take me in today. The OB/GYN did a standard pelvic exam and said that he could feel some sort of lump on my uterus, but couldn't do an ultrasound because the ultrasound tech had already left for the day. Neutral Besides, he isn't too terribly concerned, because he said it's probably just a fibroid tumor. He also said that, even though my urologist has had since April 17th to send it over, he still hadn't sent over the results of my CT scan. The next time that they could fit me in again for an ultrasound is the 19th.


Rosie, thanks for the concern, but I think my urologist ruled that out when he looked at the CT scan. Or at least he better have... This total lack of communication and feeling like my first two doctors had no desire to actually talk with me was driving me nuts. (I'm sorry about the run-around you received with doctors just looking for easy answers... Where's Dr. House when you need him?)I'm just glad my OB/GYN at least actually took me seriously when I handed him my two month calendar I had filled up with exactly what symptoms I had and when. Of course, that might have been because my sister was there, and he had delivered a few of my sister's children...
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eeyore46

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Posted: 05-06-08 20:44pm

Your doctor may not be terribly concerned because he is not the one suffering with the symptoms - 19th?????? That is crazy - he doesn't know if it is a fribroid tumor or something more serious. Honestly, I do not understand what has happened to the medical profession. Are they concerned with money or people?????? I feel so bad for you - try and get an earlier appointment.
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SidneyEllen

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Another Update
Posted: 05-25-08 07:54am

When I went back for my appointment on the 19th, they did do a vaginal ultrasound and found absolutely nothing wrong. The previous cyst wasn't there. My uterus appeared to be a normal size. They compared the ultrasound to the CT from last month and said that whatever the issue was must have resolved itself. I do agree with them that the pain hasn't been as bad in the last couple weeks; however, over about the last five years I've randomly had stabbing pains like I sat on a spike--but it mainly happens only when I'm walking or lying down--these used to happen once every few months or so, but they've been happening for about the past month every couple days, sometimes several times a day. It just seems rather odd to me that as one issue appears to be resolving itself, something else shows up.
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