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Have had several disorders this year and need help figuring out what is wrong.
1. Severe flu-fever,sore throat,cough, wheezing, from 7/13-7/30. cough medicine
2. Gallbladder removed 8/10 infection caused severe inflammation of gallbladder and pancreas.
series of antibiotics.
3. 9/04-cough, cold wheezing again, antibiotics and cough medicine.
4. 9/06 severe attack of dermatitis, took methlyprednisolone.
5. 9/24 got severe allergies and cold again, have very bad cough and cold again. This is the third time I have had a severe cold with phlegm cough within a 21/2 month period.
I wash my hands about a hundred times a day.
If anyone is knowledgeable in this area could you please help me.
I have looked things up on the internet but am not getting anywhere.

All your answers are very good and are really giving me ideas of things to look into. Thank you so much!

I also want to add that I have hypertension, and have been taking Lotensin for 10 years.
I have hypothyroid, take synthroid.
Also have sinus and allergy problems, and asthma. I take Flonase, Claritan and Benadrayl.

Answer 1

I know this is going to sound like a stupid question, but what other medications do you take? Do you have asthma? Ever have asthmatic bronchitis? High blood pressure?

I spent 2 1/2 years horribly sick from numerous respiratory infections--sinusitis, bronchitis, asthma, persistent cough, pneumonia, chronic ear infections from the constant sinus infections--which all started AFTER I was put on ace inhibitors for my high blood pressure. I finally found a doctor who listened to me and switched my blood pressure medications away from ace inhibitors (zestril, prinivil, lisinopril etc). Asthma went away, bronchitis hasn't been around in a long time, still get sinus infections from bad allergic reactions to airborne chemicals (perfumes, cleaning solutions, diesel exhaust fumes) but I'm otherwise healthy.

There are medications out there that have some nasty side effects.

Answer 2

sounds like your immune system is going downhill. i would consider the possibility of hepatitis b...

this isn't the only possibility, so i will list some to look into.
several illnesses have similiar symptoms, so cant be more specific.

lupus (rare in men)
hiv
hodgkin's lymphoma? (not sure of pathology on that one)
hepatitis b (or some other hepatitis)

there are also some genetic anomylies that can behave in this manner, but i cannot be more specific than that. there are tests for genetic mutations that cause immune health disorders - ask a specialist about it.

hope this helps a little - i am not a doctor, just a voracious reader.

good luck, sorry you're having such a hard time.

ps. chronic exposure to certain mold spores can causesome seriously nasty health issues. do you live in a damp area? if so, you may want to check for black mold...just a thought.

i suggest the mold, because a couple of years ago, my family began having these chronic problems too (went on for a year or more) - and we don't get sick often. turned out there was a black mold infestation under the house we were renting. we moved out, and havent had trouble since.

Answer 3

The cholecystitis and pancreatitis are a separate issue and, I hope, have been resolved by the cholecystectomy. In any case, I believe this is irrelevant to the URIs.

Your allergies may play a part in the upper respiratory infections as they can create conditions conducive to infection. Be wary of frequent antibiotic use. Are you certain the "colds" are really colds? Antibiotics aren't prescribed for viruses.

Do you clear your throat often? Do you ever feel like there's phlegm at the back of your throat that you can't quite swallow? Do you gag and/or vomit for no apparent reason? These are symptoms of PND (postnasal drip). Chronic PND can lead to pharyngitis (sore throat) and even bronchitis.

Good hand hygiene is important. Good for you. Practicing good and frequent oral hygiene can reduce the numbers of bacteria and viruses in the mouth. The membrane of the mouth, nose, GI tract and respiratory tract are continuous. Bacteria in the mouth can find its way to the upper respiratory tract.

If your pharyngeal tonsils are intact and in good shape, it may be that you should see an Allergist for sensitivity testing and desensitization (immunotherapy). An Allergist can treat you for PND, which is allergy-based, as well.

Answer 4

From the trend I would say the anti-biotics after the surgery are what knocked your immune system down and have caused the continuing problems. Anti-biotics may help problem here and now but they also deplete the immune system along with hurting the colon and killing good bacteria. So not only does it weaken the immune system but they also hamper the absorption on nutrients in the digestive tract. So your body has a tough time getting back in shape.

Answer 5

I don't know about your operation or dematitis but the other symptoms has affected hundreds of people in my area. My family has had the same symptoms as you have and keep getting it over and over again. Just something going around I guess. Hang in there after several months it did go away.

Answer 6

Read Let's Get Well by Adelle Davis
Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine -Murray & Pizzorno
Both will tell you how to build your health and keep it.
Good luck!

Answer 7

your health conditions seems that you develop recurrent respiratory tract infections; due to autoimmune disturbance' you have to take proper investigations ; immunize yourself by different vaccines;available for recurrent upper and lower respiratory tract infections;and antiallergics new generation safe from side effects;your problems indicates for a allergic condition;washing hands hundred times a day is not necessary;

Answer 8

Looks like your immune system is shut..hav urself checked by your physician, as those incidences of cold and wheezing isnt normal. u probably have other underlying medical condition.

Answer 9

that is no good