Can anyone think of something that would cause these symptoms?

Question

I'm not sure if these "symptoms" really are symptoms of anything, but I do think that something is wrong...

For one thing my left thigh is numb. My mother thinks its a pinched nerve but when I stand for too long I get intense pain that feels like I'm being stabbed or set on fire.

I get bruises all over my legs and sometimes my arms when I know for a fact that I never hit anything (ie: I wake up and there are more bruises (no, I did not sleep walk))

My eyes pick up the picture but my brain cant seem to function properly and understand the message at times.

I used to go to the gym and was so active all the time and for the past few months I've gotten so fatigued I cant go much

I also seem to be getting dizzy a lot lately, especially when I stand, so I'm guessing my blood pressure is dropping dramatically.

My once brilliant mind now has a memory span of like 2 minutes.

I know, I should be going to the doctors, but I'm only 17 and my mom thinks there's nothing wrong with me and refuses. But I'm curious and hurting so any thoughts?

Thanks :)

Answer 1

Talk to your school nurse and tell her all this.  Maybe she can convience your Mother to take you to the doctor.

The doctor is the only one who can really evaluate you.

Personally, I think you are suffering from low blood sugar, or you are anemic (low blood iron).  

Answer 2

You probably have some kind of a bleeding disorder and possibly anemia associated with it.

http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/bleed.ht...

The pain in your left thigh might be due to internal bleeding.   And your dizziness and fatigue might be due to the anemia associated with your bleeding disorder.

I think you should see a medical doctor.  Because this kind of a health problem can result in permanent injury when it's left untreated for a long time.  

Answer 3

You might want to see a neurologist as soon as possible. This sounds serious.

Answer 4

You have all these obvious neurological symptoms and your mother won't take you to a doctor?  That can be considered criminal child neglect.

You clearly have something wrong with you, but you need to see neurologist as soon as possible.  If she really won't take you, call paramedics and have them do a quick eval.  However...it will be much more expensive for your mom to pay for the ambulance, emergency room, and all the treatment than if she would just do the right thing and schedule an appointment for you at a doctor's office.