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A week of disorders
Funny that the topic only lets you choose 1 option, because there would be about 3 or 4 that I could choose. I am a 17 year old male and have no health conditions except for a few allergies that bother my nose. During Monday (the day after the superbowl) I noticed that my left eye was producing a slimy green mucus during the day, and excessively. On Tuesday I basically just said I got pink-eye so I drove to the doctor and he prescribed me some eye drops (Toradex). So took those all day, and took them the follow day Wednesday (both days I did not go to school) but on Wednesday night I started getting bold headaches. While I was getting these headaches I felt this sort of electric like shocks go through my body (this has been happening for years, and usually does when I'm lightheaded like I was then) and in spite of this my headaches hurt tremendously by itself. I took ibuprofen to help relieve the pain while I had these headaches. These kept going on Thursday (by this time my eyes were getting better) and that was the only problem I had for Thursday. On Friday my headaches were mostly gone so I attended some of my important academic classes at school but I was starting to pick up a cough. So now on friday night, here I am at home sick as a dog coughing hard, little bit of sneezing, and there was a lot of flem (the gross yellow stuff). For the cough I was taking Benylin to help my sore throat. So on Saturday I wake up and I feel like crap. I got a sore throat, I'm coughing all the time, and I got all this flem inside me. I fight through it during the day and then at night my ear starts to hurt. So I wake up in the middle of the night and my ear is just pounding as the pain had escalated tremendously. I took some more ibuprofen to try and relieve the pain of my ear and I got a hot water bag (IDK what it's supposed to be called) and heated it up and used it like a pillow on my ear. I removed it as it was uncomfortable and I fell asleep fine. Wake up on sunday and my ear is not hurting, but high pitched voices (like my mom and grandma) sound funny and has sort of like an elastic drum ring to it. So I wasn't worrying about it too much but then my mom decided to give me these drops that are for ear and eye (polysporin) and it ended that funny sound to high pitched noises but now my ear really started to ache. It felt like it needed to pop (like when you are going up a mountain) but couldn't and it had enormous pressure (quick note, I still have my sore throat & cough). So for the rest of the day it was just pounding and pounding and now here I am at 2 in the morning, I got school in 6 and a half hours (I'm obviously not going though) and my ear is just pounding and I can't go to sleep. I took some more polysporin because it eased the pain a little bit last time I used it but this time my ear is still throbbing in pain. I have just had the worst week so far from eye infection to drastic headaches to sore throat & cough to ear infection. This sort of thing never happens to me and I am rarely ill even from just the common cold. I'm going to go see a doctor about my ear tomorrow but I just do not know what to do. So I guess I need to put a question in here, that was more of a rant because I've had a ****** week so here it is: I'm starting to question whether my immune system is starting to weaken or whether an infection is spreading to various parts of my body, so which one of these would you think it is or is there another possible reason? Bad luck maybe?
Also something I wanted to mention that was very strange was that right on this phase of my week (sore throat & ear aches) they seem to come and go like a teeter-totter. If my ear is pounding with pain then my throat feels a bit better (physically, it doesn't just feel better because the ear hurts more, I swallow and it is nice and smooth compared to the coarseness and roughness it usually is). When my ear mellows down a bit my throat gets all coarse again and I start coughing a lot. I was just surprised at the physical difference in the feeling of my throat.
Anyways if someone could get back to me about this that would be great because I'm a little bit worried that there is something wrong with my immune system.
Also something I wanted to mention that was very strange was that right on this phase of my week (sore throat & ear aches) they seem to come and go like a teeter-totter. If my ear is pounding with pain then my throat feels a bit better (physically, it doesn't just feel better because the ear hurts more, I swallow and it is nice and smooth compared to the coarseness and roughness it usually is). When my ear mellows down a bit my throat gets all coarse again and I start coughing a lot. I was just surprised at the physical difference in the feeling of my throat.
Anyways if someone could get back to me about this that would be great because I'm a little bit worried that there is something wrong with my immune system.
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Was just about to reply but my parents are completely rushing me so that I go and visit my dad again today. I will find out that mattress topper name for you.
I'm sorry to hear about your dad - I hope he's feeling better and will be able to come home soon.
You're probably right about today's episode - lack of "real" food. I know you mentioned you had started munching on a bag of skittles. Have you ever been tested for diabetes or insulin resistance? I only ask that because if you have trouble with your blood sugar and eat a good bit of something sugary without anything else on your stomach, that sugar is going to hit your blood stream really, really fast and cause your blood sugar to rise. Then it will cause it to plummet, which could definitely cause dizziness, nausea and a feeling like you're going to faint.
Had you taken any meds before leaving the house? Some meds can make you feel that way too - especially if taken on an empty stomach.
I'm glad that you feel like you're beginning to get better - here's hoping that feeling continues and you don't HAVE to go to the doctor. Hopefully, too, that new mattress will help you get the extra rest we all need when we're not feeling well.
By the way - what kind of mattress thing was it they got you? I REALLY need something new for my mattress and I'm not sure what is best to buy - I've looked into several ones, but can't quite decide. Getting advice from someone who has found something that is really comfy would be great!
Get another great night of sleep, see how you feel tomorrow and then hopefully you can make the decision as to whether you need to get in to see a doctor. I'm like you - I'd rather not go see one if I don't have to, so I can completely understand that.
Keep me posted on how you're feeling and let me know, if you can, what kind of mattress topper your parents got you. Thanks!
You're probably right about today's episode - lack of "real" food. I know you mentioned you had started munching on a bag of skittles. Have you ever been tested for diabetes or insulin resistance? I only ask that because if you have trouble with your blood sugar and eat a good bit of something sugary without anything else on your stomach, that sugar is going to hit your blood stream really, really fast and cause your blood sugar to rise. Then it will cause it to plummet, which could definitely cause dizziness, nausea and a feeling like you're going to faint.
Had you taken any meds before leaving the house? Some meds can make you feel that way too - especially if taken on an empty stomach.
I'm glad that you feel like you're beginning to get better - here's hoping that feeling continues and you don't HAVE to go to the doctor. Hopefully, too, that new mattress will help you get the extra rest we all need when we're not feeling well.
By the way - what kind of mattress thing was it they got you? I REALLY need something new for my mattress and I'm not sure what is best to buy - I've looked into several ones, but can't quite decide. Getting advice from someone who has found something that is really comfy would be great!
Get another great night of sleep, see how you feel tomorrow and then hopefully you can make the decision as to whether you need to get in to see a doctor. I'm like you - I'd rather not go see one if I don't have to, so I can completely understand that.
Keep me posted on how you're feeling and let me know, if you can, what kind of mattress topper your parents got you. Thanks!
On friday I was feeling better and my mom said that I shouldn't go see the doc and just give it another days rest. My parents got me this foam thing for my bed and it was so comfortable I had the best sleep and I was in the same position when I woke up as I was when I fell asleep (probably a first). So I had a great sleep, slept in until 2pm. My mom wanted to watch a movie with me and my younger brother so I get all set up on the couch downstairs, start munchin on a bag of skittles, then my mom says we need to go. My dad had been in the hospital all night because of a minor stroke from his Mitochondrial Disease so we had to go see him. So we were there and were visiting him, but about an hour into the visit I started feeling really lightheaded, dizzy, exhausted, and sweaty. I felt this for about 15 minutes but didn't say anything because there were a couple of my dads friends there. It got really bad to a point where I felt like I was going to pass out so I just walked right over to my mom and said "I feel like I'm going to pass out we need to leave". She told me to take a seat so I sat down on my dads bed and grabbed the garbage can and almost puked. So I got out of there and we went home, the obvious problem was I did not get enough to eat but I had no time to have anything else because we were in a rush to get over there. Now I am at home at about 5, just had a sandwich and I'm going to go rest on my comfy bed.
My flu symptoms are really starting to go away, I'm not sure if it is because I am being healed or because that episode I just had literally scared the **** out of me. I will keep you posted, I'm not sure if I will go see a doctor now unless my symptoms do get worse again. I would try to get an ENT doctor as you mentioned because there I get the evaluation I would need. Again sorry I have no doctor response for you but I will keep you posted.
My flu symptoms are really starting to go away, I'm not sure if it is because I am being healed or because that episode I just had literally scared the **** out of me. I will keep you posted, I'm not sure if I will go see a doctor now unless my symptoms do get worse again. I would try to get an ENT doctor as you mentioned because there I get the evaluation I would need. Again sorry I have no doctor response for you but I will keep you posted.
Hopefully you'll be able to get in to see the doctor and get an answer to what's going on. I'm sure by this point you're completely tired (no pun intended) of being sick!
As far as your ear goes, it really depends on what is causing the diminished hearing as to how long before it clears up. If it's just a matter of excess wax (yes, that can sometimes cause an earache), then it should clear up as soon as that wax is removed (can be done by the doc in his/her office).
If it's due to an infection either in your ear itself or in your sinuses, then once the infection is under control, then your hearing should return to normal.
If it's due to inflammation - again either in the ear itself or in the sinuses, then again, once that is under control, the hearing should return.
If you're unable to get in to see a doctor, don't feel like you're getting any results from your doctor, or if he/she gives you some treatments that don't work, you may want to consider being seen by an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor. Because their specialty is the ear, nose and throat, they very well may have better knowledge and ideas as to what is the cause and better ideas of what to do. You may need a referral from your doctor to be seen by one though, so your first step still should be seeing a family physiciian (even if it's not your normal regular doc).
Looking forward to hearing how your doc visit goes and what they've found/decided to do. I hope you feel better!
As far as your ear goes, it really depends on what is causing the diminished hearing as to how long before it clears up. If it's just a matter of excess wax (yes, that can sometimes cause an earache), then it should clear up as soon as that wax is removed (can be done by the doc in his/her office).
If it's due to an infection either in your ear itself or in your sinuses, then once the infection is under control, then your hearing should return to normal.
If it's due to inflammation - again either in the ear itself or in the sinuses, then again, once that is under control, the hearing should return.
If you're unable to get in to see a doctor, don't feel like you're getting any results from your doctor, or if he/she gives you some treatments that don't work, you may want to consider being seen by an ENT (ear, nose and throat) doctor. Because their specialty is the ear, nose and throat, they very well may have better knowledge and ideas as to what is the cause and better ideas of what to do. You may need a referral from your doctor to be seen by one though, so your first step still should be seeing a family physiciian (even if it's not your normal regular doc).
Looking forward to hearing how your doc visit goes and what they've found/decided to do. I hope you feel better!
Wasn't able to get him as I would have had to book an appointment in advance. My mom doesn't work tomorrow so we will drop in and just see another random probably. I will try what you said about propping my upper body up. The mucus progressively died down during the day and by about 4pm the mucus rarely had colour in it. I have been drinking a lot of water especially when I was having problems will all that excessive mucus, later on I had to urinate every 15 minutes though!
Sorry I cannot give you an answer from a doctor because I know you would love one (and I would too) but it didn't work out today. I will keep in touch tomorrow and tell you how I feel / what symptoms I am having.
Also a side note do you know anything about ears? I have no idea when my ear will clear up and I will be able to start hearing out of it properly again.
Sorry I cannot give you an answer from a doctor because I know you would love one (and I would too) but it didn't work out today. I will keep in touch tomorrow and tell you how I feel / what symptoms I am having.
Also a side note do you know anything about ears? I have no idea when my ear will clear up and I will be able to start hearing out of it properly again.
I'm glad you're going to be going to the doctor - and especially that you'll be going to your own doctor. As you said, he knows you better than a random doc would.
It is possible that the excessive mucous you had earlier was because of sleeping last night. Any time you have congestion, whether it be chest congestioni or nasal congestion, it can definitely feel worse after laying down for a period of time (sometimes within just minutes) One way to help reduce this would be to use extra pillows in bed - kind of propping your upper body up instead of just your head. A better way would be to elevate the head of your bed - you can purchase bed risers at places such as Walmart for a very reasonable amount of money - they usually come in a set of four, but you would just use two to elevate the head of your bed only. I say this is a better way to do it because when you use extra pillows in bed, as we sleep and move around, they tend to also move and you could end up without the benefit of the extra pillows. Also, sometimes, using just extra pillows to elevate your upper body in bed can put some pressure on your diaghram due to the positioning of your body, which could result in more coughing or dificulty with breathing.
I also suggest making sure tha tyou're staying well hydrated - this will help to keep that mucous as thin as possible, making it easier to clear out of your nose, throat and lungs. Sometimes taking a nice hot steamy shower can help loosen it too.
Let me know what the doc says.
It is possible that the excessive mucous you had earlier was because of sleeping last night. Any time you have congestion, whether it be chest congestioni or nasal congestion, it can definitely feel worse after laying down for a period of time (sometimes within just minutes) One way to help reduce this would be to use extra pillows in bed - kind of propping your upper body up instead of just your head. A better way would be to elevate the head of your bed - you can purchase bed risers at places such as Walmart for a very reasonable amount of money - they usually come in a set of four, but you would just use two to elevate the head of your bed only. I say this is a better way to do it because when you use extra pillows in bed, as we sleep and move around, they tend to also move and you could end up without the benefit of the extra pillows. Also, sometimes, using just extra pillows to elevate your upper body in bed can put some pressure on your diaghram due to the positioning of your body, which could result in more coughing or dificulty with breathing.
I also suggest making sure tha tyou're staying well hydrated - this will help to keep that mucous as thin as possible, making it easier to clear out of your nose, throat and lungs. Sometimes taking a nice hot steamy shower can help loosen it too.
Let me know what the doc says.
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It's a good thing you're going to see the doctor - it sounds like you probably need a round of oral antibiotics.
Best of luck, feel better and let us know what the doctor says!