Let me preface this by saying I've been to the doctor a dozen times, and this is still happening. Also, I am NOT SEXUALLY ACTIVE nor used any drugs, needle or otherwise - no HIV here.
Symptoms:
Swollen lymph nodes in neck
Strong pain in swallowing
Sore skin, sore back
Fever (102 max), sinus-type headache
Constant need to spit (post-nasal drip)
General joint ache, general malaise
Tests taken:
X-Ray of teeth
X-Ray of sinus cavities
Chest X-Ray
CT scan of head/sinuses
CT scan of neck region
Numerous mono/strep tests
Numerous blood/stool/urine tests
Symptoms have come and gone for the past 8 months or so. Typically symptoms will persist for 1-2 weeks, followed by 2-3 weeks of less/no symptoms, then a recurrence. Symptoms during the illness period are debilitating.
I've taken many antibiotics, both orally and via IV. The most effective treatment was 3 days of antibiotics/fluids via IV during a hospital visit 3 weeks ago, but that only delayed symptoms for 3 weeks
2006-09-25 17:54:04 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous 3 in Health ➔ Alternative Medicine
The tests have almost certainly assertained it isn't viral/bacterial.
Any suggestions? Stress, allergies, something else? I have no idea.
2006-09-25 17:54:28 · update #1
I should also mentioned I've had bouts with this at home, at my dorm, in Hawaii and in Hilton Head - so I don't think it's something locale-specific.
I think I might be allergic to my fillings - anyone ever heard of that?
2006-09-25 17:57:49 · update #2
Not a doctor here, but allergens and fibromyalgia sound like possibilities.
Auto-immune disorder, if you can reconcile the apparent response to antibiotics and fluids. Note that cytochrome P450 is inhibited by many drugs including some antibiotics.
Lyme disease.
Get lots of CBCs, liver and thyroid panels.
Sorry, but you don't mention having been *tested* for HIV, only that you don't consider yourself at risk. AIDS-related-complex fits your symptoms.
Chemical absorption in fat cells could lead to onset while you are away from the contaminated environment.
Compare P450 activity when symptomatic and non-symptomatic
Do you work in the semiconductor industry?
Heavy metals poisoning.
Beryllium poisoning.
2006-09-25 18:15:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine - Murray & Pizzorno - discusses health and how to improve it. Digestive Wellness by Elizabeth Lipski is a goldmine of info on tests and ways to ferret out the cause of mysterious and persistent symptoms. You may have dysbiosis or a chronic candida problem. This can cause the kind of syndrome you describe and is aggravated by antibiotics. Good luck and God bless!
2006-09-26 02:35:32 · answer #2 · answered by Mad Roy 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have the same thing, I went through so many tests, I don't even know the name of half of them, some were so scary and I was by myself, then after they were done they took me back up to my room,then waited another6 hours to find out NOTHING! 2years later I was told that i had fibromyalgia (FMS) but I thought that was something that only females get, but then again I'm sure guys can get to so maybe it's something like that, but whatever it maybe GOOD LUCK!
2006-09-26 01:56:11 · answer #3 · answered by brigette b 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like fibromyalgia. Go to a Dr. who specializes in rheumatoid diseases and see what he thinks. You might also want to check yourself into a good diagnostic hospital like Johns Hopkins in Baltimore to get an authoritative opinion.
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2006-09-26 14:21:08 · answer #6 · answered by chrisbrown_222 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have metal fillings then YES!!! Research it on the net, you will find a TON of info on this!
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2006-09-26 01:13:33 · answer #8 · answered by call_markypoo 2 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I guess it could be allergies.....
or have you ever heard of the term Hypocondriac?????? (sp?)
What ever it turns out to be, I hope it's not serious.
Good luck
2006-09-26 01:00:06 · answer #9 · answered by BigTip$ 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
allergies, mold sensativity, something in your house thats giving you trouble, lord it could be so many things and likely none are easy to find.
2006-09-26 00:56:51 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋