Getting scared

[SheriG]

Hi everyone, I hope you are all doing well, and that you enjoyed a happy pain free Christmas. I have not posted in awhile, cuz I have had alot going on that I don't really understand. I have had knee surgery twice in the past year, but recently, my knees are painful to the point of not being able to walk...it is different from the pain I had prior to surgery. Also, I have a tingly feeling down my right leg, my short term memory is all but lost, I have intense tremors, a fever, and generally feel miserable every single day. I am not on any new meds, and I have to say that the combination of these symptoms is scaring me to death. I have an appointment to see my GP doc on Tuesday. Please say a little prayer that it is nothing serious....I am so afraid... baby :confused: grouphug Love, Sheri

[havingsuccess]

Hey,

That combo of symptoms is definately enough to scare someone to death but remember it could be something simple, don't panic. I'm glad your seeing your doc and I will say a prayer for you that everything is fine. I know you feel scared but just keep praying and come here if you need to vent or share your worries. We all have things that scare us sometimes and I pray you will be ok. Keep us updated. God Bless!

Success

[Dixiefireball]

Don't panic just yet it could be the medicine not mixing well together with your system. Your doctor may need to adjust them and you maybe fine. (I hope). keep us posted on how you are I have been wondering where you have been. grouphug

[SheriG]

Thanks to you both for your quick replies. I am feeling really bad this evening. My temp is 101, and I just feel awful. I am trying to keep it together, especially since I am home alone with my 2 youngest kids (the oldest is at a basketball tournament w/ his dad). As soon as they get home, I am going to go lay down. Again, thanks for being there for me. grouphug

[ICNJess]

Awwwwww, Sheri!!! :( kissing

Keep me posted on how you do at the doc's office! I'm sorry things are going down the tubes! I used to get fevers like that for a year, and then it progressed to fevers and body aches, and always feeling sick like I had the flu, and found out it was Fibro with overlapping CFS. Ick!!! Maybe it's something that simple for you, I sure hope it is!! Please let me know how you do, I'm keeping you in my thoughts.

Lotsa hugs,
Jess grouphug kissing

[ICNDonna]

I'll be thinking of you --- be sure to let us know what your doctor says on Tuesday. And remember, if your symptoms increase, there is always emergency room.

Warm healing thoughts,
Donna

[SheriG]

Thanks Jess...hugs right back atcha!!! grouphug

[auntiedeb]

grouphug grouphug grouphug grouphug I hope and pray that you will be ok. It is hard not knowing what is going on with us. I love you and I care about you. Hang in there. There is hope. gentle hugs and healing thoughts coming your way.

[Iris]

Hi Sheri, sorry to read about you not feeling good, I know it is scary when we do not know what is going on in our bodies. Glad that you have an appointment to see your doc, please keep us posted as to how you are doing, and like Donna said, there is always the ER if things get really bad. Take care and hugs Iris grouphug grouphug

[Katrina]

sorry you are suffering and boy I know that fear sounds to me like you could have an infection. (happens after surgery a lot) Fevers can cause all the other symptoms sometimes with some people.
Anyway (((((((((hugs)))))))))) and I hope you feal a lot better real soon.

Take care

[SheriG]

Donna, Deb, Iris, and Katrina...Thanks for your support..it means so much to methat you all care enough to take the time to read my post and answer it. It may seem trivial to you at the time you are doing it, but it means so much. My symptoms continue, and today I noticed that I have a bunch of little bruises on my back...I feel like something is really wrong and I am so scared. eek baby I will let you know what the doc says on Tuesday, and again, thanks so much for your loving support! grouphug

[Iris]

No problem Sheri, anytime you need help, support and anything, just let me know. I know I have needed support at times, and just coming here, and reading, and helping out, has made me feel better. Take care and do let us know about your appointment, hugs and hang in there Iris hi grouphug

[auntiedeb]

grouphug grouphug grouphug
sheri you are welcome. You are in my prayers and thoughts. HOpe you feel better soon. There is always the er. Just wondering have you called your dr to let him know that the new symptoms? I forgot to ask you that when I talked to you over th ephone.

[havingsuccess]

Sheri,

Just wanted to let you know i added you to my prayers last night. I have a good feeling the doc will find out what the problem is. I wish I could turn the clock forward and it be tuesday. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. please keep us updated. I am here for you anytime.

Success grouphug

[littlebear]

Hi Sheri, I hope that you are feeling a little better and that the appointment with your Dr. clears things up for you. Sometimes not knowing what's going on can be almost as bad as what actually is going on! I hope you get some answers and that you're feeling better soon. Best wishes, little bear

[auntiedeb]

grouphug grouphug grouphug Sheri, Hi how are you feeling today? Are you feeling any better? I have been praying for you. I pray and hope that you will feel better. I am working today 9am-4pm but will be home about 5pm. call me if you want to talk or yell or scream or cry. I am here for you. I love you. angel angel

[SheriG]

Well, Tuesday is about over and I am still here with all my new symptoms, but with no clear answer as to why I have them. I discussed each one w/ doc..he says that he doesn't think I have fibrmyalgia cuz the pain is in my joints...he said that in fibro, it is usually muscle pain. :confused: He was unphased with the fever, chest pain and generally feeling lousy. He took tons of blood work and will call me next week when he has all the results.If at that point he still cannot figure something out, I am going to ask for a referral to an infectious disease doc. Thanks for all of your kind words and support. If any of you have any other ideas, please feel free to let me know. Love , grouphug hugs, and thanks

[ICNJess]

Sheri,

I PM'd you. :) Anyway, hope you get your answers soon.

Lotsa love,
Jess grouphug kissing

[auntiedeb]

grouphug grouphug grouphug Sheri, I called you yesterday and talked to hubby. I know that you called me back and I was out to dinner celberating my birthday, didn't get home until late, that is why I didn't call you back. I am thinking maybe lupus. I am concerened about the chest pain though. I suggest you find another dr that is willing to treat you and find out what is going on with you. Arthiritis? I thought fibor could be joint pain too. I may be wrong. I am here for you. I love you. Gentle hugs and healing thoughts coming your way.

[DanaW]

Fibro is in the muscles. Have had it for 15 years. Sheri, I hope you feel better soon. It almost sounds like Rheum. Arthritis. I do hope you find out soon. Please rest and take care grouphug

[SheriG]

thanks to you all for your care and concern. I am considering going to an infectious disease doc, or a rheumatologist after the bloodwork comes back. I am very confused and still feeling yucky, and still scared. Will keep you all posted. Happy New Year! grouphug jester kissing hi

[auntiedeb]

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[Iris]

Sheri, please let us know how you are doing and your results. Hope that you can find out what is going on in your body. Take care and Happy New Year and hope you get your answers really soon, hugs Iris. hi grouphug

[SheriG]

Hi friends...just a little update...may have possibly found the reason for the fever ...about 4 weeks ago, I slammed my thumb in the dishwasher(DUH) :rolleyes: eek ...it hurt alot, but didn't think much of it. Today when I went to get my nails done, once the polish came off, you could see that the thumb was puffy and discolored in the nail, so the nail lady cut the nail til it was almost all the way off, and out pours gobs of pus eek eek I know it sounds gross, but it felt sooo much better once the pressure was released, and with all the drainage, I wonder if that was the infection giving me the fever...or maybe I am grasping at straws. My bloodwork shoul be in early next week, and in the meantime, I am feeling better, but my knees continue to kill me. banghead cussing UGH, will it ever end? Again, my sincere thanks for your kindness and caring. You are wonderful people. grouphug

[auntiedeb]

grouphug grouphug grouphug glad that you are feeling better and thanks for the update. I will try to call you tommorow or when I have a day off. I sent you some email did you get it? I will be sending you some snail mail soon. suprise is coming soon. I love you. grouphug grouphug

[Katrina]

I hope you continue to find the answer for all of your symptoms. Sorry about your finger. I hope you feel better soon

[ICNDonna]

It sounds to me like you had a roaring infection in that finger, which could be the cause of the fever. Hope you continue to feel better.

Warm hugs,
Donna

[SheriG]

cussing Yes, Donna...one would think that my thumb may be causing the fever/infection, but does doc care??/NAH! He doesn't even want me to come in so he can see it. I also have my chest all congested again, and when I was at the office last week, he didn't even listen to my lungs banghead I just get so frustrated...every visit is another $25. copay (GEEEEZ, I AM RAMBLING, SORRY!!!)My bloodwork was negative for lupus, or rheumatoid atheritis, now they think maybe fibro, and I am also severly anemi, so he says take vitamin c, and iron...sure, why don't we just reach down there and twist my bladder inside out. I am so sorry to be grumpy, but I am just bummed. Thanks for your kindness and caring, and I apologise for the ramble. grouphug toilet

[Katrina]

Sorry that your doc frustrates you so much. Yes, I agree sometimes they don't seem to do what is best for us but what works to make sure they get paid for each diagnosis and treatment. Sucks. I am so sorry. I hope you feel better soon, sounds like he really should have listened to your lungs.

[SheriG]

Thanks for your kind words Katrina...nice to know other understand! grouphug

[littlebear]

Hi Sheri, So how is your finger now? Are your lungs any better? It's odd that, in the middle of a bad flu season, your Dr. didn't check them. Sounds like he looked into lots of other stuff, though--thank heavens some of your bloodwork was negative, that you don't have lupus, etc. I'm so sorry to hear about the fibro and the anemia. But, at least that's a beginning as far as figuring out the kinds of things that might help you to start feeling better. I hope that you'll get more answers soon (and that someone looks at that finger soon too). Best wishes, little bear

[auntiedeb]

grouphug grouphug grouphug grouphug I suggest that you call your dr and insist on him checking your lungs and your finger, if he doesnt, then suggest that you get another dr who is willing to help you. Easier said than done. Hope you are feeling better. Praying for you. He should of look at both of them. grouphug angel kissing

[ICNJess]

Sheri,

I think it's time to find a new doc who is willing to listen. I did that a few months ago and am I glad!!! :) Good luck, hope you find something out soon.

Hugs and love,
Jess