zarla
01-08-2001, 10:44 AM
Hi all, nice to see the new board in use. I hope you can all help me. I have been off work for 4 and a half months now. Since about June I have felt v. tired. I had some slight illnesses in the summer, then at the end of August I had an attack of virtigo like symptoms. These have not quite gone yet.
It is the tiredness that has been constant, and got worse till I cannot get through a couple of hours of "being around the house" without having to sit or lie down.
I have also had rocking, in time to my heartbeat, which can get quite dramatic at times. I have been on Beta blockers for this, and have now been taken off them. My heart races, and I have chest pains and tightness when it does.
I also suffer from a foggy feeling, lack of concentration, and a slight recurring sore throat.
I have had many other symptoms, most of which come and go.
Could I have cfs, I have been refferred to the local hospital for tests, but have not gone yet. I have been told that it could also be thyroid related, can it, i have had blood tests which all come out normal.
HELP IF U CAN!
Thanks
Zarla
It is the tiredness that has been constant, and got worse till I cannot get through a couple of hours of "being around the house" without having to sit or lie down.
I have also had rocking, in time to my heartbeat, which can get quite dramatic at times. I have been on Beta blockers for this, and have now been taken off them. My heart races, and I have chest pains and tightness when it does.
I also suffer from a foggy feeling, lack of concentration, and a slight recurring sore throat.
I have had many other symptoms, most of which come and go.
Could I have cfs, I have been refferred to the local hospital for tests, but have not gone yet. I have been told that it could also be thyroid related, can it, i have had blood tests which all come out normal.
HELP IF U CAN!
Thanks
Zarla
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zarla
01-10-2001, 05:52 AM
Micky,
Thanks for your prompt reply. It is never good to hear of others having the same problems, but you will know what I mean when I say it helps. I am now on a course of strong decongestants for the spaced out feelings, and dizziness. It has helped a bit, but if I am tired I begin to get "detached" again. I still have not heard about when I go to the hospital, is it possible for a GP to do the Epstein Bar blood test?
I too had a very difficult 6 - 8 months, going through an adoption process, a VERY stressful time at work, and organising a large summer kids playscheme among other things. I suppose this could have brought it on. I am so grateful to you for your help, I will try to get hold of the book you mentioned, I don't suppose you know who published it?
Thanks again for the support.
Zarla
Thanks for your prompt reply. It is never good to hear of others having the same problems, but you will know what I mean when I say it helps. I am now on a course of strong decongestants for the spaced out feelings, and dizziness. It has helped a bit, but if I am tired I begin to get "detached" again. I still have not heard about when I go to the hospital, is it possible for a GP to do the Epstein Bar blood test?
I too had a very difficult 6 - 8 months, going through an adoption process, a VERY stressful time at work, and organising a large summer kids playscheme among other things. I suppose this could have brought it on. I am so grateful to you for your help, I will try to get hold of the book you mentioned, I don't suppose you know who published it?
Thanks again for the support.
Zarla
BrianC30
01-10-2001, 01:13 PM
Hello all.
Has anyone considered allergies and/or sinusitis? Also, depression can have these symptoms as well. I suffer from allergies and sinusitis and i am always tired. From the moment I wake up till I go to bed. My energy level is low and can maybe get 1/2 thru the day until I want to take a nap.
I have written about my experiences with the foggy headed feelings in the "Allergies" forum and also in the "Inner Ear Disorder" forum. You may want to take a look. These are very troubling sensations and provoke anxiety. I had sinus surgery back in Oct.'00 and have since been left feeling this way. I do have sinus tissue swelling yet so I am figuring that it must be that and allergies.
As for blood testing for EBV/CFS...as far as I know there is no reliable test for this. My medical doctor told me a few years ago that almost everyone comes up positive for the virus but doesn't have any symptoms.
Good luck.
Brian C.
Has anyone considered allergies and/or sinusitis? Also, depression can have these symptoms as well. I suffer from allergies and sinusitis and i am always tired. From the moment I wake up till I go to bed. My energy level is low and can maybe get 1/2 thru the day until I want to take a nap.
I have written about my experiences with the foggy headed feelings in the "Allergies" forum and also in the "Inner Ear Disorder" forum. You may want to take a look. These are very troubling sensations and provoke anxiety. I had sinus surgery back in Oct.'00 and have since been left feeling this way. I do have sinus tissue swelling yet so I am figuring that it must be that and allergies.
As for blood testing for EBV/CFS...as far as I know there is no reliable test for this. My medical doctor told me a few years ago that almost everyone comes up positive for the virus but doesn't have any symptoms.
Good luck.
Brian C.
zarla
01-11-2001, 02:46 PM
Micky, thanks for the info once again. I recieved the reply. Over the last few days I have felt much more positive about everything. Thanks. Keep in touch, Zarla
Scoobs
01-12-2001, 01:39 AM
I had an episode of a horrible virus in 1997 which consisted of high fever, ulcers, sore throat, disorientation, sunburn like rash, pain in joints and muscles, etc. I went to the er the doc the rhuem back to the doc another rhuem 3 more docs etc and it is now three years and I was told that the ebv went into second stage cfs and fms...hmmmm now all of a sudden new doc wants endocrine work up with thyroid, sugar, and ms .......
and a rhum workup for the third time.....
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~Luv Scoobs~
and a rhum workup for the third time.....
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~Luv Scoobs~
cioc1212
01-24-2001, 11:10 AM
Brian- VERY good point to bring up. I spent years suffering before I was diagnosed with allergies. They definitely contribute to the fatigue and treatment did help. I definitely do have FMS which includes debilitating fatigue and it's important not to overlook co-existing conditions. I thought I had seasonal depression and it turns out that I have seasonal allergies!
Edwin
09-30-2003, 10:44 AM
Could the infection of EBV get cure?? Any medication that can take??