Very Sick Young Woman, Need MEDICAL Knowledge & Assistance. What does she have?

I have a friend who's sufferring from many different symptoms, and we're trying to figure out what's wrong with her. Don't worry, she is NOT IN NEED OF EMERGENCY ATTENTION. we have scheduled an appointment for her to meet with a doctor in about a week, but until then, we would like to get a few first opinions. However, she's not a very healthy individual in the first place. first let me give you all a little bit of background information about her.

She is 17, 5'2", and weighs 94 lbs. she has been mildly annorexic for about 4 years, and just recently this has escalated to severe. since the age of 14 she has been an insomniac, averaging 3 hours of sleep per night. she was recently diagnosed with a thyroid problem, but she has yet to take more tests and find out exactly what kind of thyroid disorder it is. she has been under a great, great deal of emotional stress in the past three years, which has led to a state of near-constant depression. She's been smoking cigarettes for three years, and about 2 1/2 weeks ago, she overdosed by taking 750mg of Vyvanse* in three days.

* Vyvanse is a stimulant, like Adderall, used to treat ADD and ADHD symptoms. The active ingredient in it is related to amphetamine, and creates a euphoric "speeder" effect. The maximum daily dosage for an adult is 70mg.

Now, here's a list of the different symptoms she's been recently complaining of. If anybody notices that one of her previous ailments could be the cause of one or more of the symptoms, please acknowledge it in your answer. also, if any or all of the symptoms together are symptoms of another sickness, please tell what that might be, and some information about it.

1. Abdominal pains. (Shooting, sharp, stabbing pains in her stomache, intestines, and appendix).
2. back pains. (Muscle aches in her middle back.)
3. Enflamed tonsils. (Tonsils and tongue have white spots on them. Unusual taste in mouth.)
4. Constipation, lasting two weeks.
5. very strange stool. (Small, skinny, foul smelling.)
6. Receding, thinning hair. (Hair loss is happening quite rapidly.)
7. Fatigue; "tired" muscles. (Can't raise elbows above her head.)
8. Shortness of breath. (Can't inhale very deep.)
9. Body shakes. (Light and occasional.)

*Note: While these symptoms have been serious enough to interfere with the girl's personal life, they have not yet became so severe that she needs hospitalization or bedrest.

Again, if any of her previous problems seem to be causing one of the listed symptoms, please point it out.

And if any or all of the symptoms seem to indicate a new sickness or disorder, please list which ones, tell the name of the new sickness, and leave some information about it.

Also, any information regarding treatments of the symptoms is greatly appreciated.

All of the symptoms you mentioned are classic signs and symptoms of anorexia. her body is not getting the nutrients it needs so she is tired, shaky and having gastrointestinal problems. Anorexia causes hair loss when it becomes severe because her body is drawing nutrients from anywhere that it can get it and the result is making her hair fall out. since she is anorexic, she is most likely also suffering from a deep depression which combined causes all the above symptoms you have mentioned. It sounds like the case has become severe and she needs medical attention as soon as possible. The constipation and strange stool means that her body can no longer absorb nourishment as it needs to.

First off, I'm not a Dr, just a concerned person. The situation you are describing is INDEED AN EMERGENCY AND NEEDS TO BE TREATED AS SUCH. An overdose on any amphetamine is enough to warrant emergency medical attention. Period. And while in the hospital for an overdose your friend would have been examined and treated for the underlying causes of her complaints. If you have access here, try googling anorexia and look at the list of medical complications on it. ALL of the symptoms are listed as being caused by anorexia, depression, stress or all three combined. Treat the situation as seriously as you've described it and get your friend to a Dr sooner than about a week.

i think ''ur friend'' should should get a doctors appointment before next week. i really think this could be her anorexia getting worse,to maybe its last Level??? i don't no am not sure.

please get ur friend to make the appointment sooner than next week

Very Sick Young Woman, Need MEDICAL Knowledge & Assistance. What does she have?

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