Question 1

easy bruising, hair loss, unintentional weight loss, dry skin, petechia, increased sweating, difficulty sleeping, low platelet count and taking ptu (propylthiouracil). ?

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Could be due to PTU (propylthiouracil): The most common side effects are related to the skin and include rash, itching, hives, abnormal hair loss, and skin pigmentation.
A decrease of white blood cells in the blood (agranulocytosis) may occur. Symptoms and signs of agranulocytosis include infectious lesions of the throat, the gastrointestinal tract, and skin with an overall feeling of illness and fever. 
This all could be due to ptu (propylthiouracil).

Question 2

tubal ligation w/ c-section on 06/12/14, failed ablation on 04/30/15. now feeling pregnancy symptoms. severe cramping last 2 months. excessive hair loss. easy bruising. sudden unintentional weight loss.  constant migraines. tons of acne. would it be possi

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Major Depression: I understand your distress.
Stresses of relationship, separation, failed ablation and feeling pregnancy symptoms have led to unresolved feelings of worry, fear, hurt, resentment, shame and guilt.
Anxiety Symptoms are- Constant Migraines and Tons of Acne; 
Depression Symptoms -Weight loss and Excessive hair loss.
See Gynecologist for pregnancy.
See Psychiatrist for Therapy for stresses and feelings

Question 3

what can cause fatigue, strange bruising, and hair loss?

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Fatigue etc.: Without delay you should notify your doctor and make an appointment with him/her as soon as possible. 
If there is cause for delay in an appointment a visit to the Emergency room would be in order.

Question 4

last basic blood panels were ok. i do have reynauds, new hair loss, now feel sick after sun, bruises, joint aches/fatigue. can i ask dr. about lupus?

Accepted Answer

Further testing: Yes you should be screened for lupus and other connective tissue diseases. best wishes

Question 5

all lymph sites swollen for about13 months as well as skin nodules, accompanied by bruising, hair loss, extreme weight loss, fatigue, itching mostly a?

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Primary: what blood workup have you done.  This seems to be going on for a while.  Have you visited your primary doc?. With such a history, you need to be followed very closely by your primary doctor.  I see that you've have certain procedures.  what were the results.  If your doctor has not discussed them with you, ask him/her to do so.  Please visit them as soon as you can.

Question 6

hypersensitive to temps, body aches/fatigue, hair loss, bruises. hema. and endo. docs said to see rheumatologist. can rheum. doc help? i'm losing hope

Accepted Answer

Maybe they dx fibrom: Maybe they think you have fibromyalgia. This might help you get a correct  disgnosis what ever it is.  Ask your physician to see a rheumatologist  to help you with your diagnosis and symptoms.

Question 7

cold chills, night sweats, breast fibroadenomas, sore breast, hair loss, excessive bruising, fatigue, what type of test should i be asking for.

Accepted Answer

H/P, labs: See your doctor and report these symptoms.  He/she will probably start with a thorough history and physical and probably some basic lab work.

Question 8

recovering anorexic at healthy wt and maintaining- still lots of hair falling out, easy bruising, and painful dry skin??? taking biotin? what else???

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TryLubridermAdvanced: Your body will take quite a bit of time to get back to a normal state.Give it its own time to do so.The billions of cells in your body have to replenish themselves of vital elements, chemicals, vitamin &amp; energy stores &amp; recreate a normal infrastructure. Day by day things will improves as long as you eat a nourishing diet, take enough fluids, get some exercise &amp; work on a positive mental attitude

Question 9

i have incomplete erections if i masturbate too much.i am noticing hair loss.can it be toetestosterone? i am 20 and ejaccuation of siemen is fine&easy

Accepted Answer

Try taking it easy: On your poor penis. Find something else to do during the day, like a hobby or a job or a girlfriend. There is nothing wrong with your erection, or your testosterone -- but you need to get a life. Your penis should not be your only friend.

Question 10

i have hair loss. hair fall real easy i can see my scalp i'm embarassed to vist hair dresser.to get a haircut because of it?

Accepted Answer

Man up: Chances are that you are having telogen effluvium and it will self-cure. Get with your barber and maybe he will advise you as to whether this is the cause, or whether you have a fungus, or something else. Get a baseball cap of your choosing, stay physically fit, and if it persists, get with your physician.

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Easy bruising, hair loss, unintentional weight loss, dry skin, petechia, increased sweating, difficulty sleeping, low platelet count and taking ptu (propylthiouracil). ?

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Tubal ligation w/ c-section on 06/12/14, failed ablation on 04/30/15. now feeling pregnancy symptoms. severe cramping last 2 months. excessive hair loss. easy bruising. sudden unintentional weight loss. constant migraines. tons of acne. would it be possi

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What can cause fatigue, strange bruising, and hair loss?

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Last basic blood panels were ok. i do have reynauds, new hair loss, now feel sick after sun, bruises, joint aches/fatigue. can i ask dr. about lupus?

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All lymph sites swollen for about13 months as well as skin nodules, accompanied by bruising, hair loss, extreme weight loss, fatigue, itching mostly a?

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Hypersensitive to temps, body aches/fatigue, hair loss, bruises. hema. and endo. docs said to see rheumatologist. can rheum. doc help? i'm losing hope

A member asked:

Cold chills, night sweats, breast fibroadenomas, sore breast, hair loss, excessive bruising, fatigue, what type of test should i be asking for.

A member asked:

Recovering anorexic at healthy wt and maintaining- still lots of hair falling out, easy bruising, and painful dry skin??? taking biotin? what else???

A member asked:

I have incomplete erections if i masturbate too much.i am noticing hair loss.can it be toetestosterone? i am 20 and ejaccuation of siemen is fine&easy

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I have hair loss. hair fall real easy i can see my scalp i'm embarassed to vist hair dresser.to get a haircut because of it?

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