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Missed period, migraines, fatigue, etc.
16/F
Well I was suppose to start my period around the 24th of August, but now it's about 2 weeks late. I've taken pregnancy tests & they came out negative.
I also, get migraines almost everyday. & I can't even concentrate on anything.
& I'm always falling asleep during class, or right when I get home. Like I can barely keep my eyes open even when I want to.
I'm iron deficient & just began taking Nature Made Iron (65mg) pills about 3 weeks ago. I'm not sure if that could have anything to do with it.
Any clues as to what's happening ?
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First: You need to see doctor and be properly diagnosed. Missing a period is no big deal with the symptoms you have written about. The female body is quite complicated and it does not take much to throw it off cycle.
Second: A migraine can just be a migraine or it can be a symptom of something else. If I take out the Iron Deficiency, which is this self diagnosed, or diagnosed by a doctor, I could see symptoms of Mono. Yes the kissing disease. I'm not a doctor and even if I were I could not make a proper diagnoses over the web.
Third: If you are sexually active you should consider and speak to your doctor about birth control. As a 16 year old you have medical confidentiality in these matters. Meaning you can visit with your doctor, in private and full confidentiality without a parent present. Your doctor may NOT speak to your parent(S) about anything you speak of during the exam or anything he may or may not be treating you for without your written permission.
With all the above being said; go see your doctor. Have mom wait in the waiting room. If need be ask the doctor to have mom wait in the waiting room. Let the doctor examine you. Discuss birth control options with the doctor if you wish to and let the doctor treat you for whatever is currently bothering you.
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If you're not using birth control pills or anything like that, most likely it's just your period being all out of control. It's normal for periods to be irregular, especially in your teenage years. Has a doctor diagnosed you with any of these things (migraines, iron deficiency) that you could call for a follow-up appointment? If so, call him/her and mention what's been going on - nothing out of the ordinary, but they can help alleviate some symptoms for you, and can prescribe stronger medicine than, say, Advil, for as-needed relief.
From personal experience, I can tell you that going on the pill might really help your migraines. Mine would get worse the same time every month and EVERYTHING was out of control. I would also suggest taking a daily multivitamin, because you could be lacking some other essential things as well. I read somewhere that magnesium helps alleviate migraine pain, and it's in most vitamins these days. Try that, especially if you can't get to a doctor right away :)
Also, if you're sexually active, it's a good idea to use a reliable form of birth control, so it'd be a double benefit! :D
Other (slightly weird sounding) migraine cures)
- ice pack (wrap in a towel to avoid freezer burn on skin, 20minutes at a time
- small amount of caffeine (tea, coffee early in the day, etc)
- massage your head with your fingertips wherever it hurts, just don't press too hard on your temples (the part next to your eyes)
- drink plenty of water, juice, tea every day. Dehydration makes headaches worse.
Sorry for the wicked long answer, hope you don't have to suffer with migraines anymore!
-LM
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