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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
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 Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 5:28:59 PM
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It's been about a month and a half now and after three rounds of med's I am better as far as the sinus infection/cold/flu deal but still have no energy or feel good. I did not respond to the first two sets of of z-paks and finally after missing so much work and getting worse - they put me on the most powerful antibiotic other than putting me in the hospital on an IV. The symptoms are better but have left me totally drained with no energy and my ambition is wiped out. It seems to be a struggle to get through a day, I just have to make myself go and do.
"A mother is someone you never outgrow your need for"
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
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Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 5:32:42 PM
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Sweetie that sounds awful. My daughter just went thru something real similar to this. Have you been checked for mono? I will be thinking of you.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
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"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 5:36:43 PM
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Thanks for replying Dawn, They did a CBC and it came back with high white count but she didnt tell me anything else. Mono was in my mind the entire time.
"A mother is someone you never outgrow your need for"
http://drycreekfarms.blogspot.com
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 6:29:23 PM
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Did they check for you Epstein Barr Syndrome? I was diagnosed with it almost 6 years ago when I was two months pregnant with my third son. It still can reoccur and knock me for a loop. It does take awhile to get your strength back after being so seriously ill. I really hope you will feel better soon.
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catscharm74
True Blue Farmgirl
4687 Posts
Heather
Texas
USA
4687 Posts |
Posted - Oct 13 2008 : 7:19:27 PM
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Susie- I and hubby have the SAME symptoms and have been tested for everything under the sun. Doctor actually told me it was just from being a new mom to I am just crazy. We will go like weeks being ok and then WHAM!! It's like the flu but 100x worse and for a very long time. I have achey joints, like almost what I assume arthritis would be like and we get soooooooo tired. I have been doing some raw food and as I posted on the other forum about my other bowel problems, I think dairy and caffeine, including coffee, tea, soda, etc. are triggers. I hope you get to feeling better soon. I just had a bought of this and it is exhausting and frustrating to say the least. (((HUGS)))
Heather
Yee-Haw, I am a cowgirl!!!
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pinkroses
True Blue Farmgirl
2350 Posts
Sheila
Virginia
USA
2350 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 3:43:14 PM
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Be carefull about the sinsu stuff.
I still have it now and then
The infections would go into ear infections
Both my ear drums have bursted and bled which is Horrible pain
I have lost most my hearing due to that.
So, be carefull. hugs Pinkroses
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deeredawn
True Blue Farmgirl
2306 Posts
Dawn
Cordova
TN
USA
2306 Posts |
Posted - Oct 14 2008 : 5:18:22 PM
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Okay, if your CBC (white count) is up, then thats infection. Something somewhere is causing your cellcount to climb. I'm not a nurse, but there are other farmgirls who are who maybe could point you in the right direction. I'd trust them a 100x more than anyone else. If you have any kind of infection they should've given you something.
Dawn #279
MJ's Heirloom Mavens/Mother Hen
http://heirloommavens.blogspot.com
http://harvestthymefarm.blogspot.com
"I figure if a girl wants to be a legend, she should go ahead and be one!"...Calamity Jane |
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SusieQue
True Blue Farmgirl
603 Posts
Susie
Greenville
Ga
Georgia
603 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 6:13:07 PM
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Thanks everyone for each reply. I have lots of questions when I go back to the doctor. So far, my energy is not much better. I feel a little better in some ways but I also have the soreness/achy in my shoulders that hurt and have been living off mineral ice it seems. I am thinking about asking for a referrel to a specialist and see where that leads. I am so ready to feel at least half way normal again. Keep your replys coming as it gives me advise on what to ask my doctor when I go back.
"A mother is someone you never outgrow your need for"
http://drycreekfarms.blogspot.com
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Ga Girl
True Blue Farmgirl
2355 Posts
Karen
Meansville
Ga.
USA
2355 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 6:40:43 PM
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Hey Susie, so sorry you have been under the weather this long. I sure hope you will be feeling better soon. Will keep you in my prayers. Blessings, Karen
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
4759 Posts
Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
4759 Posts |
Posted - Oct 15 2008 : 7:04:51 PM
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Good luck with your next Dr. appointment. I hope you get answers to all of your questions! It's so frustrating not knowing what the problem is.
Dawn in IL |
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EnchantedWoodsGirl
True Blue Farmgirl
959 Posts
Kathy
New Jersey
USA
959 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2008 : 10:57:21 AM
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Have you found out anything else with your bloodwork? How are you feeling? A sinus infection or any URI can make you feel awful, but as someone else stated, so can mono/Epstein-Barr virus and fibromyalgia - also could you have been exposed to any ticks and gotten something from them? Please let me know how you are feeling - it is awful when you want to do so much and your body is just too tired to let you do it ;(
Kathy of the Enchanted Wood
Farmgirl Sister #59
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lisamarie508
True Blue Farmgirl
2648 Posts
Lisa
Idaho City
ID
USA
2648 Posts |
Posted - Oct 30 2008 : 11:28:33 AM
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Susie, those antibiotics you were on just killed off all the good enzymes and good bacteria in you digestive system. Missing all those, you will feel awful. You really need to replace those. Lots of yogurt will help, but will take time to rebuild what you lost. I think they have stuff in capsules now to replace all that. You'll need to check at a health food store. Don't put it off. You REALLY need to replace what you lost as soon as possible. You could also possibly have a yeast infection now, too. Not fun.
Farmgirl Sister #35
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Woodswoman
True Blue Farmgirl
512 Posts
Jennifer
Altamont
NY
USA
512 Posts |
Posted - Oct 31 2008 : 12:05:50 PM
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I'm not trying to give people more to worry about, but if you have been chronically ill with achy joints, etc., have you been tested for Lyme disease?
My friends dad came down with pnuemonia, and was having a hard time kicking it-they did bloodwork and found out he had Lyme disease on top of it.
My friends mom had been feeling ill and achy on and off for a while, and then she found out that she also had Lyme.
Then, an older gentleman that I sometimes volunteer with was just diagnosed with it-he is quite ill right now
These are all just in the past two months. Anyway, it might be one more thing to rule out.
Jennifer
Farmgirl Sister #104
"Nature brings to every time and season some beauties of its own".
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barnagainkristin
True Blue Farmgirl
465 Posts
Kristin
Utah
USA
465 Posts |
Posted - Nov 07 2008 : 8:45:00 PM
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SusieQue,
So sorry you aren't feeling well. Hope things get better every day. Have you tried nasal washes or nettie pots for your sinuses? I haven't tried them myself but have heard good things from doctors and sinus sufferers. Best Wishes
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lilwing
True Blue Farmgirl
1403 Posts
Brooke
Fulshear
Texas
USA
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