Swollen glands, Fatigue, Low energy levels, constant viral infection, muscle pain and stiffness

I am having all the same symptoms...I have been dx w/fibromyalgia and now have all symptoms of CFS including swollen painful glands and needing tons of sleep, but my husband ran off with a younger woman and dropped by health insurance so I don't know what else I have but it is not good...yesterday my BP was 107/59 and pulse was 52 and my vision had squiggly lines in it....had to lay down....I am scared.

Hi. Iv read through all of your letters n my girlfriend is absolutly the same. I'm wondering if anything ever got sorted and found the cause. My girlfriend has been goin through the same for the past 2 years and doctors have fobbed her off. She really can't take anymore. Hope u found a cure and cause.

Hi, it's so funny and I'm super glad I read what you were saying because I have every single symptom you have and my whole life has been "give her this medication, give her this medication." I'm DONE taking pills! I'm also a 20 year old female and feel like I'm losing everything and the hardest and biggest problem is when people tell me it's in my head, cause it's obviously not. I've started really praying about it because I'm not afraid of the Doctors by any means, but no results that I'm looking for has come from them. Overtime I've been "diagnosed" with IBS, Asthma, Severe Allergies, Acid Reflux, Irregular periods, I mean you get the point...the list could go on. But I'm also a carrier of a lot of internal bacterial infections (shingles, mono, epstien bar virus, bronchitis, flu, STAPH...) my list goes on. Assuming my family history Doctors say "oh it's this" and clearly it's not because 20 years later my problems have only gotten worse. Right now I'm in College, Working, and VERY active in my Church. I've stayed plugged into my Church more because of the people God has brought to me through my Church. I don't wanna go to a Doctor anymore, or an ER. I've NEVER had anything good come out of the ER as many times as I've been there. I've tried changing my diets but I don't want to because then it leads to depression and losing weight...my biggest issues is the weight loss and so different Doctors will say you're fine, and others are SUPER concerned. With my symptoms getting worse moving to Denton, TX (the dustbowl of Texas) I've gotten to the point where I'm relying on God and things are being answered. I found a Doctor that I absolutely love that's a singer in my Church (which I relate to) and when I finally got around to seeing her, she knew my case and wasn't looking at charging me an arm and a leg. So I grew to trust her. I'm an Education major so taking classes and learning about the many many different disabilities out there has brought to, to almost diagnosing myself!


Moral of the story is...you're not the ONLY one out there going through this...and my BIGGEST help has been leaning on God. "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13 And I firmly believe that. Trusting God and THANKING him for allowing me to go through all this...and WALK in his wanders, has HELPED me more now than EVER. I'm being brought Christian doctors whom aren't just working for the job...or the money; but for Jesus!


Stay strong and know that you are loved and God already has a plan for us...we have to his rock bottom before we know what's really wrong with us. Everybody's rock bottom is different...but just be glad we are the age we are that way we can move on in his beauty. If doctors aren't clearly fixing our problems...HE will because HE is whatever he decides to be!! :) He's the doctor that's helping me right now...and I couldn't be more satisfied! Praying, singing, writing, living, acting...everything I love to do, I'm doing it for Him now...not ME! And He will bring us conclusion to our illnesses if we just BELIEVE in him! And rejoice in him.


Just remember...there's ALWAYS someone out there who has it WORSE than us, and all God wants us to do is HEAR him!! :)


I hope my response has helped you because yours really helped me!!


*You are a precious child of God, and loving Him, and showing Him that you're hurting is what He WANTS!!


Jesus loves you...I promise!!

Hi. My girlfriend suffers with all these symptoms. And the two main issues for us are food allergies and the fact our bedroom has been subjected to mould/fungal in the past 3 years. I hope your suggestion is right about the mould because we have lived in this house 3 years also and it would all add up and make sense. But also does the food allergies. Things are that bad that we would be, be prepared to move house to try and get rid of this illness. Hope this helps other people also.

Yes same symptoms and yes exposed to mould

Did the doctor check you for mononucleosis. It sounds alot like it. Have it checked out.

I too have had these same symptoms for a year and a half...was diagnosed with epstien Barr virus which is the virus that causes mononucleosis. This can turn into something called epstien Barr syndrome...it's ruined my life!!!

I too have been having these symptoms. I have hypothyroidism- (underactive thyroid) for 20 years and have been under control with medication. Until I had my hysterectomy- right after I felt horrible, I just had blood tests for TSH(thyroid stimulating hormone) FSH(follicle stinulating hormone) Testosterone,yes women have it, Adrenal glands, anemia, CBC. I hope I find an answer soon, but dr thinks i may be lacking testosterone and may have to up my dose of HRT`s. I will post when I find out hopefully what it is. 

Have you been tested for Hep C? I went through all of these and except for the period stuff that was the reason for it. I shared razors with a roomate who was infected when I was much younger. Get tested. Diet and milk thistle helps.

i also have these same exact symptoms i have been to the emergency room they said it was an infection in my neck so they gave me antibiotics which did not help at all i have been sick for about 2 months now and the sickness comes and goes all the time all i want to do is sleep also but if you guys want to hear my openion i think the goverment is putting some kind of chemical or poison in our foods and water so many people are sick and no one knows what it is . idont no how many of you heard about this the goverment is trying to create a new world order which means population reduction for many of us if you dont belive me search alex jones on you tube even ron paul will tell you the goverments plan or even search bible prophecys revealed. fema has hundreads of thousands of plastic caskets that they put 3 to 4 bodies in at a time in every state pleasee search new world order and population reduction and the alex jones channel on youtube i gaurantee you will belive me i think this is why so many people are getting sick with these symptoms that no one can explain or cure its all about population reduction for the new world order even the bible talks about it so please check it out

 

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Best of luck to littlelady329287.  It's NOT all in your head. Many doctors are ignorant about chronic illness. You also might want to google "biotoxin illness dr. shoemaker"  Also consider, Lyme, CFS, Fibromyalgia, leaky gut, thyroid

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, salicylate and other food chemical intolerance. You'll probably need to try and see an alternative doc (one with a strong evidence-based perspective though).  Just realized this post was from 5 years ago! I hope you're feeling better. You can contact me by email if you still need advice/help. :)

Have you tried getting tested for celiac disease? I had a lot of similar symptoms and I was diagnosed with it about a year ago. And no one else in my family has it. 

I would also check out endometriosis.

try giving up Gluten and processed foods....even sugar and dairy...eat heathy fruits and veggies and a small amount of lean meat only and see what happens. I have all of these symptoms as well and it seemed to help alot.....give it up 100% and if you dont have a total change in a few weeks or a month...then try something else...either way it wil help you fight this....eat chia seeds in your smoothie and each kale and spinach too....it has been life changing for me. I stopped for Easter and ate whatever....and now my symptoms are back....My neck is killing me ...my joints hurt... my head hurts and I cant focus. My energy is zero....I feel lousy! That yummy bread and sugar was NOT worth it!! I'm a mom of many and I need to be healthy

Hi Littlelady,

I'm so sorry that you have been going through this.   I just saw this and know it's a year later but wondering how you're doing now?

If you're still having problems  and still having heavy periods or irregular, you should ask for an ultrasound of your ovaries.  TOO many doctors ignore simple test that could explain a lot!  Sounds like aside from thyroid imbalance there could be bleeding causing anemia making you want to sleep.  Bloating and weight gain can be caused by both thyroid and ovary problem.   Find a doctor that's willing to work with you and order the right tests.   Not EVERYTHING shows in the blood.  It drives me crazy that doctors won't do the extra step.  You really have to make them.   Hope you are doing better and found some answers.  And don't drink or take up smoking it just makes things worst.