NWR - i'm very sick - maybe someone can help figure out what i have

KFA5477 Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:42 PM

NWR - i'm very sick - maybe someone can help figure out what i have

I have had a rash and muscle aches for 4 week and a high grade fever for over 2 weeks
i was in the hospital on friday
they have done many tests
and they don't know what is wrong
they think that it might be a virus that just has to get out of my system and it could take up to several weeks
they say the rash are hives it's just part of my body fitting

just wondering if anyone has gone threw this or might know anything
i'm just sick of being sick

thanks

skew Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:43 PM

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no advice, but just want to give you some

hope you feel better soon

julz33 Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:44 PM

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I responded to your other post but I will say it here also. I had scarlet fever 7 times when I was a kid!!! And the symptoms are very similar to what you are describing. Did your dr. mention anything about that?

Jax430 Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:48 PM

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I have no medical advice, but just wanted to send some get well wishes!

razz1031 Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:48 PM

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I was in the hospital today with my FFIL and his nurse mentioned that there's a bad flu going around. Other than that, I can only hope you feel better soon. Make sure you're getting plenty of fluids.

Charly Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:50 PM

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I have no medical advice, but I wanted to send you get well wishes. I hope its nothing serious!!! Feel better!

peabody Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:52 PM

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KFA5477, I am sorry you are not feeling well. Especially for such a long time.

You mentioned you went to the hospital, have you gone to your regular dr?

Also, you look so familiar to me. I am wondering if I know you from somewhere.

peabody Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:54 PM

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You know what, what about shingles? One of the Instructors had shingles where I work.

jill13bean Posted: Mar 14, 2004 10:55 PM

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Hope you feel better

KFA5477 Posted: Mar 14, 2004 11:02 PM

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thank you so much everyone
they have tested for everything
i fainted on friday that's why my parents took me
but i have been to four doctors before that
the infectious disease doctor and he said
that i have been tested for everything
that it looks to be a virus
he said that there is no remedy for it my body just has to fight
i'm going to the reg doctor tomm.
i'm just scared it is something bad

wenndypoo Posted: Mar 14, 2004 11:08 PM

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Did they check you for fifths disease?
Lupus?

I'm sorry you're not feeling well. It's always so scary when they don't know what it is, we all have the tendency to think the worst.

I hope you get better soon

julz33 Posted: Mar 14, 2004 11:08 PM

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Well good luck tomorrow. Let us know when you find out! I'm worried about you

Misha Posted: Mar 14, 2004 11:37 PM

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What about Lyme Disease?

littlewilson Posted: Mar 15, 2004 12:16 AM

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I don't like the fact that they haven't narrowed it down to at least a couple of potential diagnoses at this point. You've had a number of serious symptons for weeks now. What hospital did you go to? Who is your regular doctor?

I'm not saying it's not someone good, but there is a world of difference between, say, Nassau Community Medical Center, and North Shore, in terms of the quality of care, so just be sure that you've got the best doctors possible when it comes to your and your familys' health.

Chances are that it's not anything serious...don't want to get you worried or anything...but when it comes to health, I don't think that there is such a thing as being too cautious.

The job of your primary care physician is to be a detective in terms of diagnosing ailments based on reported symptoms, so hopefully yours will come up with something when you see him/her. If not, go see someone else - keep trying until you get some answers. Good luck, and feel better! Rest up and take care of yourself. The only thing to be worried about is not knowing what's wrong. Whatever it is, you will get through it!

Mishy626 Posted: Mar 15, 2004 06:51 AM

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I was also going to say possibly fifth disease.... I work in a school where it is common..... and some signs are a rash, muscle aches, etc. Hope you feel better.

LIJuneBride Posted: Mar 15, 2004 07:06 AM

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Feel better soon. Try not to worry (easier said than done, I know).

ChristineC68 Posted: Mar 15, 2004 07:14 AM

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Posted by peabody

You know what, what about shingles? One of the Instructors had shingles where I work.

I was going to say it sounds similar to shingles. My mom had this last year and it layed her up quite a bit. The doctor prescribed neuronitn & vicodin.

I hope you feel better soon

KFA5477 Posted: Mar 15, 2004 09:22 AM

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thanks everyone
that was the first thing they ruled out was fifth disease
they have checked forever thing you girls have mentioned
will see what the doctor says today

ikasse02 Posted: Mar 15, 2004 09:42 AM

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Are you taking any medications? Maybe it is a reaction. What about over the counter viamins/medications/beauty products?

Also, what do you do for a living? Do you work with kids? Animals? Chemicals?

Why did you faint? Were you just standing or were you getting up and fainted?

What do you mean by a high grade fever? Over 100F?

What kind of rash - red only or red and bumpy with open sores?

Sorry about all the q's but docs tend not to ask these simple questions...you don't have to tell us, just make sure the docs know these answers!