Posted by Phil on April 24, 2004, at 20:21:20
I think I posted 1/6/04 about what was supposed to be a UTI of some sort. Never got that fully resolved.
I think in early February, I was diagnosed bipolar 2 and PTSD. I had a breakdown of sorts at work, went directly to my docs office and got an accurate DX after 20 years. She sent me home for 2-4 months to get well. I ended up being out for 8 weeks and, thank my lucky stars, was paid for it.
During that time, I worked my butt off outside. Two days after being put on Zyprexa, I had a whole lot of energy and ended up cleaning 2 lots, planting flowers, and tons of other stuff. I'm now on Symbyax 6mg/50mg.
About week five, I came down with a 102.5 fever and went to see my PCP. I also had extreme muscle aches. My doc ordered tests and started me on an AB, Avelox...I was allergic. Covered with a rash from my knees to the top of my head. Whelps, very gross...very.
Next day, more lab work, switched me to Biaxin and I finished the series. My doc was out of town, so his PA gave me Prednisone tablets. No shot because if I had a reaction, you can't be unshot. I was also given a good med for the rash but can't remember the name.
All conditions cleared up and my happy*** went back to work...for one week. Last Friday, 16th?, after coming home from work, the fever, chills and extreme leg and some back pain came back. I missed last week and have no idea how much longer I'll have whatever I have. Everyday, my fever maxes about 102 and fluctuates. I take 800mg ibuprofen every 6 hours to help the pain and fever. My latest bloodwork showed Calcium was 8.2. Normal is 8.5-10.5. High or low calcium isn't good. My doc called me back in for more blood so they could check my parathyroid. I thought, what the heck is a parathyroid?
Anyway, that was yesterday so hopefully, they can solve this medical mystery.
I began researching all these diseases and stopped pretty fast. It literally could be one of hundreds of conditions, none good.
My doctor, after the first go-round said he thought my prostate may have become inflammed and leaked fluid into my bloodstream "which can make you deathly ill." He also said he was worried about me.
Went back to my Urologist who didn't buy the prostate thing but did some cultures and consulted with my PCP. Hopefully, all these blood and urine cultures will show something(parathyroid isn't out of the realm of possibilities)and I can get back to wrestling huge bipolar debt.
My doctor said if he couldn't find it, the next step would be to see an infectious disease specialist.ps..I woke up late last night burning up and Jules, my cat was roasting marshmallows on my head. I told him "not funny, wise guy." He said
"yawant one?" "Sure, I'll go get the weenies out of the refrigerator, too." He replied with his standard phrase,"Let's rock, Big Daddy."Peace and thanks for reading.
Phil
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