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Post Viral Syndrome

I was diagnosed with post viral syndrome this February 2009.  I had pneumonia in November which turned into asthmatic bronchitis.  While I was on all the medications, I developed very odd symptoms:
tingling/numbess in hands and feet (sometimes lips and face)
burning and cold sensations throughout my muscles
my body shakes/tremors
weakness and some pain, more weakness in arms and legs - the weakness is better but in the arm that I use (my right arm it is more persistent and intense)
upset stomach
stiff fingers that don't seem to work like they used to
sleeplessness
muscle twitches
muscle soreness
I have been to my doctor so many times and she kept telling me that I was just recovering from the pnuemonia and that I was anxious and the put me on ativan.  I am anxious but it's because of all these unexplained symptoms.  I saw a rheumatologist that said I have fibromyalgia and I'm going for aquatic physical therapy for that.  I saw a neurologist who found nothing neurologically wrong with me and said it's post viral.  All my bloodwork has been normal and every doctor does not think it's anything pathological.  The weakness in my right arm and the shaking/tremors are very unsettling to me as are the stiff fingers that don't work like they used to.  The symptoms do vary from day to day and I have good days and bad days.  When will this all go away?  Are there any treatments for post viral syndrome?
Stefanie


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Boron, I sent you a PM. Padro thanks for you help and your concern. Keep your head up buddy!
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Boron has been a good friend to me for some time and will really have some good imput--I know you and I have talked in the past Boron is a good source   Padro
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Hi, would you mind to disclose your history of your neurologic symptoms (tingling, burning, back of the head issue...). I'm monitoring Padro's issues for quite a while now, and trying to figure out the cause.

Have you ever had low body temperature, poor appetite, gaining weight, slow heart rate?
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Hi. My uncle had that band-like ribs tightness - it was Lyme. When Borrelia attacks nerves, it's called neuroborreliosis. Antibodies against Borrelia can be found in spinal fluid (by lumbar puncture). At the time Borrelia is in nervous system, it can already be cleared out from the blood, so negative blood test doesn't exlude neuroborreliosis.

Do you have upper (under ribs) or lower (left, or right) abdominal bloating? What happened 2 weeks ago - you started with some medication, changed diet..?

I have some medical education, and I've studied these things a bit lately...
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Post Infectious Encephalomyelitis any thoughts this is from last Nuero visit??
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It is now commonly accepted that all represent a postviral syndrome whose dominant symptoms include exercise-induced muscle fatigue.
There is no cure for chronic fatigue syndrome.
Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is a condition that causes extreme tiredness. People with CFS are so tired that they are unable to carry on normal activities for a period of at least six months. They also have other symptoms, such as pain in the joints and muscles, headaches, and sore throat. There is no single known cause for CFS; it appears to result from a number of factors.
More detailed studies showed that people of every age, gender, race, and income group can get CFS. The group most at risk for the disease, however, is women aged 25 to 45 years.
Estimating the number of people with CFS is difficult because its symptoms are so similar to those of other diseases.
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen and naproxen, can be used to relieve pain and reduce fever. Antidepressants can be used to help patients relax and feel less depressed. Antianxiety drugs, such as benzodiazepines are prescribed for people with anxiety that has lasted for at least six months.
Nutritional supplements such as vitamins A, B12, C, and E, as well as some minerals, are used to treat CFS. These supplements are thought to improve the immune system and improve mental functions. Some CFS patients report improvement after using certain herbal medicines, such as echinacea ,garlic, ginseng, ginkgo, evening primrose oil, shiitake mushroom extract, and borage seed oil.
Take care everyone!






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