Hi all -

For about a year and a half, I would get a fever, anywhere from 100-103. It would last for 3-5 days and go away. I'd feel the fever coming on, then be in absolute pain from it. All joints just hurting. Then nausea would set in. Never threw up - just felt like I was going to. The docs tested a ton of things - rheumetoid, pancreas, etc. Sent me to an infectious disease doc. Did a CT scan, blood culture, stool sample. Nothing.

I got really frustrated for a while. I'd told the doc that the only changes was taking new GERD meds (Rx). I did my own investigating and thought it was maybe my GERD meds causing the issue (Dexilent), so I stopped taking them. After a month or so the fevers quit and I figured I'd figured it out. I was good for about a year or so and now I've gotten fevers now twice in a couple months. The first one was very mild so I just chalked it up to being tired. But this last one has been painful. 100+ fever, even with fever reducing meds, lots of pain, lots of nasea. I don't even want to move.

The only changes lately is that I switched to a different birth control med. Not sure if it's causing issues? I'm going to tracking fevers again but I was wondering if anyone else has dealt with mystery fevers before. I spent about a year going back and forth to different docs without much help.

Good evening everyone, I would like to ask for your help regarding a problem (possibly in the intestines) that I have, but I can't figure out what it might be or how to cure or improve it.

M 35 years old.

It all started about 7 years ago when I noticed that certain foods caused me bloating, foul-smelling gas, and diarrhea. Over the years, the list of foods that affect me has grown, and today the only things I can eat without issue are eggs, meat, fish, potatoes, and rice. So far, I have seen four gastroenterologists, and I've done all the tests they recommended. According to the last one, I have no gastroenterological condition. I should mention that dairy products are the worst offenders, and if I consume them in large quantities, I lose sleep and suffer for two days.

From what I understand from the doctors and the tests I've done, I definitely don’t have lactose or gluten intolerance, I don’t have any inflammation in my intestines, so I don't have any inflammatory bowel diseases like Crohn's disease, and I don’t have irritable bowel syndrome, as I’ve even seen a neurologist/psychiatrist and went through a "treatment" with Cipralex. My intestines are perfectly healthy, as is my stomach (I’ve had a gastroscopy, colonoscopy, and MRI). I have gastroesophageal reflux and Hashimoto's disease. Based on my tests, my Hashimoto's is fully regulated. I also consulted a clinical nutritionist, but that didn't help at all.

I've undergone treatments with medications for irritable bowel syndrome, antibiotics for the intestines, anti-inflammatories, Salofalk, cortisone, and medications containing charcoal to limit intestinal gas, and I’ve taken many probiotics and prebiotics. None of these helped. I'm currently taking Smecta and Intesta, which help regulate my bowel movements to some extent, but nothing more. I don't know how else to approach my situation, and I want to find a solution before it starts affecting me psychologically.

Even now, I notice that my condition is worsening. In recent months, I've observed that my bowel movements are turning back into diarrhea with mucus, even with the use of the two aforementioned medications. I was considering getting tested for SIBO (Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth), but since I don't have inflammation based on all my previous tests, and the fact that I can't take this test in my country, I’ve postponed it. I also suspect that Hashimoto's may be causing this, but how can I confirm it?

I would like to mention that, in general, I don't experience stress or anxiety. I have tried the FODMAP diet, but it didn't help me. Do you think I should consult a doctor specializing in gut microbiome or an immunologist (although I just noticed my city doesn't seem to have one)?

Also, when I eat, I notice that I feel warmer than usual (every time I eat), and when I eat things that make me bloat (mainly due to craving for sweets), I feel spasms in the anus-colon area, as well as continuous gas that can last for hours.

It feels as though one day my body decided it no longer wanted to tolerate certain foods, and as soon as it encounters them, it produces gas to expel them. And the number of such foods is constantly increasing. At this point, I no longer care about being cured, but I just want to stop this deterioration. I want to know that I’ll be able to live with this situation moving forward. But no doctor has been able to help me, and I’ve spent many thousands of euros. If anyone has any insight, I would be grateful.

Hi there, the rest of the findings are normal. It seemed like a good result to me until I googled chronic microvascular ischemic changes. I'm 55, no brain injury. I have Ehlers Danlos which may or may not have anything to do with this. Is this anything I need to worry about or just typical brain aging? I am having word loss issues and short term memory problems and have horrible insomnia / fatigue / restless leg. Love to hear from someone who has this or who knows what it means! Thank you so much!

Suspected thyroid issue but blood test came back as normal?

Hi,

I would really appreciate any input as my current condition is quite negatively affecting my life.

Starting in September I began to drop weight dramatically at around 3kg per week resulting in a loss of approximately 10kg in 3 weeks dropping me from 72kg to 62kg at 183cm height. This was all whilst eating 2000-2500 calories a day.

During this time and staying persistent since, I have experienced great fatigue constantly as well as extreme mood volatility, a feeling of almost constant anxiety very similar to a continued state of adrenaline. As well as a complete loss of libido. Another symptom is very poor temperature control of my body, almost like a confusion whether I’m either hot or cold.

After those 3/4 weeks of weight loss, I have managed to consistently eat 3500+ calories a day for around the past month, which has only allowed me to maintain a weight of 64kg and not put on any more. All of the previously mentioned symptoms have maintained or worsened since, especially the mood volatility.

I had a thyroid blood test as this was the suspected issue however the results came back as:

Serum TSH level = 2.17 mIU/L

Serum free T4 Level = 18.3 pmol/L

Which was all classified as normal levels on the results.

Any ideas would be greatly appreciated, thank you.

Edit: I also take no medication, and do not recreationally take drugs apart from occasional social drinking.

I'm creating a post for a few different groups to see if I can gain some insight. Any shared experiences or knowledge would be greatly appreciated!

Keep in mind I have NO idea what this is. PCOS, Endometriosis, Fibromyalgia, Multiple Sclerosis, Thyroid, Tumors, Cancer. These are a few names that have been discussed but no testing to confirm! So please be gentle with me ♡

Here we go! I'm just going to list the stats:

38yr Female. Since Sept 2023

• Pain in left leg that changes location and sensation frequently.

Aching(almost like growing pains), tight band feeling, cold water dripping down the middle of my leg.

• Pain in left arm. Elbow to finger tips.

It also changes in location and sensation often. Aching, burning, numbness, pins and needles. The feeling of needing to keep my arm furled tightly.

Extra points: -No back, shoulder or neck pain. -Right arm/leg not affected •Crazy fatigue. Sleep 8+hrs and still tired. •Decreased sense if smell •Hair loss on/off •Weight gain. 120 to 150 (Was told it was probably mid life hormones- its possible) •Very low libido •Mermory loss, short and long(odd for me) •Increased anxiety •Loose stools 2-4x a day(last 2 years) •Blurry - ish vision/pressure behind right eye. •No daily meds, just Vitd +K2 and Bcomplex vitamin.

•No swelling in arm/leg when pain is present •Sensations last on location anywhere from 2min to 2hrs before moving. •Flairs stay for 7-14days. •Begins usually a week before menstration AND ovulation. •Only 1-2 weeks without symtpoms a month. •2x I have had facial swelling on my left side(forehead, lip and cheekbone) •1x facial tingling on left side of face, tongue included.

New •Cranial pressure on right side, relieved my ibuprofen. Headache/sensitivity still remains. Location - middle of forhead to right temple(Only this last week!)

••••••• I try my best not to worry or overthink. I homestead and homeschool 3 young boys - I'm very good at praying thru the pain. But at this point - it needs attention and my family needs answers. I started the ball rolling. Doc said bloodwork first and we discuss next steps this week coming.

Has anyone experienced such an aray of symptoms? I realize these symptoms could also be 2 or 3 things. Pcos with a side of MS. Maybe all related or nothing to do with eachother but I wanted to outline all the health happenings.

Thanks for taking the time to read! God Bless ♡

I have a strange numbness in my jaw making speaking difficult without slurring, I’m only 29, just started new BP meds today, Lisinopril, wondering if it could be related. I just feel very strange and lightheaded and was also wondering if all this could actually be anxiety attacks. Could symptoms such as listed also fit criteria of Anxiety? I’m just a little concerned because it feels unusual.

I have mucus in my stool and I've lost 18+ Kgs of weight in the last 2 years. My stool test shows Ova of "Ascaris". I've taken Anti parasitic meds like Albendazole and Ivermectin, multiple courses, but they did nothing. I wanted to know if there is any Diagnostic test by which i may know in which organ of my body these monsters are living. Please please help me, I'm literally fed up :)

Can you help me interpret my result pls? Does it indicate any STD? BV?

Been having yellowish/ watery discharge. Urinalysis and CBC are normal.

Won't be seeing my OB until next week so I'd appreciate any insight.

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