Since yesterday after my dinner, I've been having sharp pains going up my spine, followed by more pain in my stomach, giving me breathing problems. Last night, the pain was so bad that every time I did move, it woke me up immediately and I was cringing. I also had difficulty using the bathroom. I was given stool softener to see if it would help, but it hasn't. I can't tell when I have to use the bathroom either because of the pain and I was just able to urinate a couple hours ago for the first time since yesterday without there being pain. I have no idea what's going on. All I ate yesterday was two regular coffees, a simple sandwich at Jimmy John's, a Southern Style and BigMac with fries at McDonalds. Today all I was able to eat was carrots and strawberries before I got sick to my stomach even more. My stomach is also making weird noises constantly. I don't know if helps, but I've also been having an irregular period, lots of spotting, and very heavy for eight days when I actually do have it.
The pain is getting so bad that I'm limping and having problems getting comfortable as every position makes me feel like my lungs are crushed, my stomach gets even more upset, and my bladder area. Any ideas of what's going on?
Additional info, added Saturday March 19 2011, 9:36 pm: The pain in my back is now more of an ache from hunching over as the pain in my stomach and lower torso is still there and pretty badly....
The option of visiting a doctor is also unavaliable until Monday... I'm sixteen, so my mother refuses to take me until then.. Want to answer more questions in the Health & Fitness category? Maybe give some free advice about: Health? Myrrha answered Sunday March 20 2011, 12:01 am: Okay, I have a condition in my spine, that usually effects and shows up in your teens. It's called spondylothesis. It's where a vertabrae slips forward and puts pressure on your spinal cord. When nerves are pinched, all kinds of things can happen, including everything on your list. It could be a lot of things, but this is just a suggestion. Look up some info on it, and also tell your mother that you need to go in. You shouldn't wait, what if it is something life threatning. As a parent, your Mom needs to wake up and take care of you. [ Myrrha's advice column | Ask Myrrha A Question ]
DangerNerd answered Saturday March 19 2011, 12:15 am: Hi there,
This is something you should take very seriously. I wouldn't wait another minute. If you can't arrange someone to take you to the ER, then you should call 911 and have an ambulance sent out to get you.
I am NOT a doctor, so all I can tell you is that I recently I had several of your symptoms, and ended up having a very angry gallbladder removed.
Don't wait any longer. Get help now.
Please update me when you find out what is going on. I am very concerned for you.
adviceman49 answered Friday March 18 2011, 11:01 pm: None of us are doctors and are not allowed to offer medical advice.
Trouble breathing, urinating and moving your bowels are all serious conditions with trouble breathing being most serious.
I am a first responder with a fire department rescue squad; my advice is that you need to be seen at hospital ASAP.
Pick up the phone and call 911 now. Tell the call takers the symptoms as I outlined and they will send San ambulance. [ adviceman49's advice column | Ask adviceman49 A Question ]
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