I believe I have a disease called Paget's Disease but I am only 24. Is that possible???
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Paget's disease is rarely diagnosed in people under 40. The prevalence ranges from 1.5 percent to 8 percent in older adults depending on the person's age and area of the world where he or she lives. Familial Paget's disease ranges from 10 percent to 40 percent in different parts of the world. More men than women develop Paget's disease.
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It is probably in your medical records from when you were an infant..but if not, get some blood work done. They'll be able to tell you. Good luck!
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My first reaction was talk with a doctor about all of it, get checked regularly by your doctor.\n\nBut then I thought, heck you exist and apparently there many people in your family, so the odds of you being able to finish school and have kids afterwords seem to be in your favor.\n\nGood Luck with school and family, seriously a doctor can give you much better advice than anyone here can.
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Yes, see a physician. You may have an internal infection or something more serious like a disease.
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I doubt it but at the same time talk to a specialist and explain your case to them because it might be something to be concerned of but I really doubt it. But it doesn't hurt to check. Please take this advise.
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I have CMT (charcot-marie-tooth), also a muscular disease. My case is very mild as well. I'm 36.\n\nI didn't find out until I was 15, but I played sports. I ran track and played basketball. I wasn't very good, but my disease is why. I didn't know that at the time. \n\nI would say try a sport that isn't too strenuous. Something like swimming (which is doctor recommended for most muscular diseases), baseball or anything he's capable of doing.\n\nKeep in mind the psychological aspects of trying harder than the others and not doing as well as this is possible. Then again, only you know his abilities.
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I am a sufferer also. There are many treatments which you may find helpful. I have lots of resources that would require me to email the pages to you [they're obtained through college databases]. I'd be more than happy to email them to you if you're interested. [archnarkiegirl@yahoo.com]
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I have the same problem. And I'm 22!
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That is known as arcus senilis and is extremely common in those of us over 40, but more pronounced in people with diabetes.  It is harmless, but you may want a checkup to reassure you and make sure you have no underlying diseases.
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your not the only one with that problem, i have an appointment with my gyn on friday to find out whats wrong with me becuase i've had that same problem for that same amont of time, but im not even 18 and i have been pregnate, teehee
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I would talk to your doctor and bring up your concerns.  It is possible but maybe not - checking with you doctor is the best idea and if he/she can't give you answers see another doctor.
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you are 17, you have a medical problem, and you sound depressed. I have had epilepsy for 30 yrs since I was 6 and I remember being depressed as a teen about it. I guess the most I can tell you is to try your best to keep up on your sugar levels and and the testing because it is important. Good luck and I hope everything works out.
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I would be very skeptical of someone discovering CF at such a relatively late age.  The disease almost smacks you in the face very early in life, and there are no mild forms to my knowledge.  I'm not sure what your doctor noticed to steer him towards CF, but if he's really serious, there is a chloride sweat test that can be done to rule it out.  Also, if you have no family history of CF, I would refrain from worrying about it.  Bronchiectasis can be associated with so many things.  Consider being tested for Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Deficiency.  I know it's a mouthful, but it's a highly under-diagnosed condition affecting the lungs.  Good luck to you :)
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I was diagnosed at age 5 after being sick for a while. A lot of the time I feel like it pretty much ruined my life. I was never allowed to do anything as a kid --go outside, learn to ride a bike, do martial arts, go over to friends' houses, anything. I've tried to make up for all the things I missed, but that doesn't really work. I was excluded from a lot of things in school, like class parties where my teachers made me sit in a corner and the other kids made fun of me. As I got older, I figured out it was better to keep having diabetes a secret, whenever possible. That works a lot better than expecting people to accept a strange disease that they have no capacity to understand.
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It could be sooo many things.  I see the picture by your name, and judging by the age of the children (assuming they are yours) you are probably relatively young.  Nonetheless, the problem could be perimenopause, or "early menopause".  For more details, try a google search.  If you have an eating disorder, that could definitely do it.  Pituitary tumors (not necessarily malignant) have been known to disturb the menstrual cycle.  Also, you could try a google search on "amenorrhea" which refers to a person who is not having her period.  While I understand that you are sort of having a period, maybe you will find some clues with such a search.
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Type 1 is not always being born with it, I am type one and was 36 when diagnosed, it is rare to have type one at my age but it is not unknown either, diabeties is also hereditary. also can be associated with autoimune syndrom, thyroid problems and also ceoliac, my doctor said the 3 are linked
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It is a young age to be routinely checked, as most are not at a high risk, but if you have any indications leading you to believe you have it, or just worried, definitely tell the doc, and they can check you out. Take care!