Hi MrsD,
Thank you for your reply. I am a 28yr old female. I have regular check ups and have never had high blood pressure. I believe the last 2 blood pressure readings I had were 120/75 and 111/65.
When I went to my new PCP she ordered the blood work because I was taking Topamax and needed my co2 level checked. I was getting horrible tingling in my feet, hands, nose, lips. Apparently, this is because of the Topamax and the effect it has on co2 levels. I was taking Topamax (or dopamax as I like to call it) for migraines. It works very well, but the side effects are horrible...forgetfulness, numbness, all around dopey feeling. I only get the tingling when I take the topamax. I've stopped taking it and all side effects have gone away.
I also went in because I have been very tired lately. All I want to do is sleep. I don't consider myself to be extremely out of shape, but lately going up a flight of stairs makes the muscles in my legs burn and then I'm exhausted for the next minute or so
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?!? I've also had terrible pain in my knees and back. My knees are the worst when I'm sitting still. I have to bend them every 20 min. or so. They are great when I'm moving...except when squatting & trying to get back up and going DOWN stairs. I'm wondering if the joint pain is from lack of vit d, because I don't really have the pain in the summer when I'm out in the sun more. My PCP suggested that I go to a sports medicine doctor for my knees, but I haven't made it that far yet.
At the time, I also had a strep throat...maybe that could be why the white blood cell count is up a little?
Ok, I know I am babbling. Sorry for making this so long....but seriously, thank you for your insight and help. I greatly appreciate it. Sorry if I gave you too much info!