Lymes Disease symptoms - have I got it ?

Shewie

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The chest xray came back normal so that's another box ticked off, it's the ultrasound on my gut next but I'm hold that one off until I've been on my jollies next week.

I've told them I've had the stomach aches and fatigue all along so I'm hoping the scan will pick something up.
 

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The chest xray came back normal so that's another box ticked off, it's the ultrasound on my gut next but I'm hold that one off until I've been on my jollies next week.

I've told them I've had the stomach aches and fatigue all along so I'm hoping the scan will pick something up.

Every test that comes back clear is a positive Rich...fingers crossed for the next round.

Simon
 

Shewie

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Been to the docs today to find out my ultrasound came back normal, good news.

Going back for more blood tests again next week and then I don't know what happens after that.

Still got my shakes, sweats and veins on my gut.

I've mentioned I use methanol for cooking fuel so they've noted that down.
 

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How frustrating for you mate. Odds are you haven't picked up an illness new to science so someone must have seen the symptoms before. Sounds like someone needs a kick up the pants to me. John Cleese was right in the parrot sketch you know. If you want to get anything done in this country you've got to kick up a fuss.
 

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Got a call from the doc today to say I need to book an appointment on Monday after one of my blood tests came back iffy.

I only had them yesterday so I panicked and called in on my way home. I managed to see a doc after five minutes who went on to explain I might have a thyroid problem. I've done the daftest thing possible and googled it when I got home, the symptoms are spot on for what I've been having, weight loss, fatigue, tremors, excessive sweating, anxiety and muscle weakness. I've kind of got used to most of it over the last six months or so, but reading about it ticks so many boxes. It's good to know they've picked up on it and now I wait for a letter from the specialists.

Hyperthyroidism I think. bring on the beta blockers :)

Wish me luck folks :sadwavey:
 

Trunks

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My mum has an under active thyroid, with the tablets you'll be right as rain. In-fact, after feeling crap for so long - you'll feel great :)
 

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Good luck dude :)

I know a couple of people with that, they always run hot. One goes fishing a lot, says he never feels the cold.
 

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we will all be thinking of you shewie on the positive side the docs will be able to sort it out now they know what it is regards dave
 

Shewie

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Cheers lads, hopefully it'll be a course of tablets and I'll be on the mend in no time.

I was quite looking forward to some winter camping with my new internal warming system :)
 

redandshane

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Cheers lads, hopefully it'll be a course of tablets and I'll be on the mend in no time.

I was quite looking forward to some winter camping with my new internal warming system :)

lol hope it all gets sorted out for you you will probably notice a huge difference with treatment and be good as new and up for all sorts
atb
 

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Got any bites like this Rich?
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I've got three of them on my calf Southey, they don't heal and break out every now and then.

Glad to hear there's light at the end of the tunnel Shewie.

Liam
 

Laurentius

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I worry about that, given that for most of the summer I am about in shorts and sandals. I have been bitten and stung by many things but fortunately not attracted any tics yet - other than Tourettes but that is another matter :)

I have had some nasty consequences from clegs (horse flies) which have necessitated antibiotic treatment.
 

Shewie

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lol hope it all gets sorted out for you you will probably notice a huge difference with treatment and be good as new and up for all sorts
atb

Sounds like good news. Hope you tolerate the treatment well with no side effects.

Well, it is good to know what is wrong.
This way the uncertainty is gone and treatment can get started.

Get well soon!

I've got three of them on my calf Southey, they don't heal and break out every now and then.

Glad to hear there's light at the end of the tunnel Shewie.

Liam

Aye, but you'd have had to take three times as much food, just to keep your "furnace" going. Not exactly backpacking light :)

Hope they get it sorted out quick and your on the mend soon mate

atb

craig



Thanks lads :You_Rock_
 

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