Aches & Pains / Question
Published: October 20, 2000
Dear TeenHealthFX,
I woke up this morning extremely sore. At school I could barely walk because I hurt so much. My right side about 3 inches under my breast has sharp pains. I also have fatigue and neck pains/back pains. Also, yesterday I started shaking. My mom said it might be because I don't eat well. My diet is fairly healthy, for a teenager that is. Right now I feel sick to my stomach, I haven't vomited yet, but I feel as if I may soon. What's wrong with me?
Signed: Sick And Hurting
Dear Sick And Hurting,
TeenHealthFX hears uncomfortable and ill you feel right now. Please go to your doctor as soon as possible to check out your symptoms. TeenHealthFX cannot diagnose you over the Internet. If you are reading this at school, see your school nurse who can give your mother a call.
If you do not have a doctor and live in Northern New Jersey, you can call the Adolescent/Young Adult Center for Health at 973.889.6350 for an appointment. Remember when you or your mother are calling for an appointment to describe your symptoms to help them decide how quickly you need to be seen.
Signed: TeenHealthFX
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