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unable to diagnose after 1 1/2 years
60 year old male: Daytime sweats, especially under the eyes and on cheeks, flushing- heat surge mostly to face, neck and chest but, at times systemically.Feeling of febrile but, no actual temp. B/P slightly elevates during the acute phase of symptoms. pule ranges from 70-84 during the episode. Clicking or crackling in ears, fatigue preceeding and during symtoms, feel fullnes in chest, mini-chills, peri-orbital edema, slight neck stiffness. For 1 1/2 years, transient episodes- occuring much more frequently now. ( approximately 3-4 days per week). No weight loss. All blood work as of 6 months ago- norma. Contrast tomography of chest, abdomen and pelvis - normal, EXCEPT Left lower lobe 2-4 mm ( not cm) 4 tiny spots-? granuloma probably unrelated to symptoms. Have been to Infectios Dis, EENT, Rheumatologist and this week will see Neuro-Endocrine Specialist. Any ideas?
I agree with Medicmommy also Froyem
Just because those tests were like that then by the way does not mean they haven't changed. An endocrinologist will probably run even more specialized tests to make see what is going on. It is worth a try and of course the other things I mentioned in my msg.
Maybe you would do better in a different climate even...not just because of Katrina or anything, but seriously. Sometimes different climates can have some effect on a person's health. I wish Katrina never happened. Are you holding out ok dealing with that by the way? HUGS
Just because those tests were like that then by the way does not mean they haven't changed. An endocrinologist will probably run even more specialized tests to make see what is going on. It is worth a try and of course the other things I mentioned in my msg.
Maybe you would do better in a different climate even...not just because of Katrina or anything, but seriously. Sometimes different climates can have some effect on a person's health. I wish Katrina never happened. Are you holding out ok dealing with that by the way? HUGS
Sorry to hear about your hep-C. I'm glad to hear you're strong and stubborn. As for me- thanks for the suggestions. T.B. test- negative, thyroid ( TSH,T3, T4) and testosterone levels- normal, CRP, HIV, R.A. titer,ova and parasites, sputum, mono,hepatitis-negative. What is black mold? Like everyone else in LA- we had to clean out and throw away our refrig. and freezer, we replaced the internal duct work in the house- it was filled with mold. Two months of no power- no A.C. and 95 degree hot and humid climate probably left mold everywhere but, we cleaned as thoroughly as possible. Sick today with dizziness, loss of appetite, nausea, chills, etc..Thanks for your suggestions
This sounds hormone related...I know you said your blood labs were done, but was thyroid and testosterone checked as well? Also, were you checked for tuberculosis? I know chest xray was done, but TB can happen in other areas...many post Katrina ppl got it from being in poor conditions with a lot of sick people...Have you had any exposure to black mold toxins?..I don't remember what the tests are for checking it, but I know it's killed a few folks..Sorry I couldn't be more help...
I cannot think of anything off hand but I am wondering what could be the cause of all this. For now my prayers are all I can offer and hopefully your next doctor might be able to help. Peace
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