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Terri2
11-30-2009, 08:51 PM
Hello,
I have written down my history over the past few years in hopes that one or some of you might comment on whether you think I might have Wegener’s Granulomatous Disease. I have had a number of strange illnesses of late and still do not feel normal. I am a 51 year old female.



2006


Fall - Severe cough – I think the doc said it was walking pneumonia.



A few months later, I had a kidney infection and was given medication for it. Seemed to relieve my symptoms of having to urinate constantly and with little warning.



2007


Fall – Severe cough – walking pneumonia again - had to go on antibiotics twice to finally get rid of it.



Dec.8th – Headache began started as an exertion headache and then became an "all the time" headache.


Dec. 17th – Went to my doctor, she prescribed anti inflamitories and muscle relaxants. They did not help the headache at all. I could not find anything to relieve the headache. Tylenol did not work either.



2008


Jan 2nd – Went to a new doctor as I was desperate to get rid of the headache, he checked my blood pressure, it was 160/140 – he put me on blood pressure medication and the headache finally went away.


Referred me for a CAT Scan to check for a brain tumor. Scan came back negative.



Quit smoking after 35 years, on Feb. 16, 2008 and began exercising most days for 30 minutes min.



Sept. 9th, 2008 – Ruptured the plantar plate in my right foot. Was extremely painful. Wore a soft cast for around 3 months. Balls of my feet and toes are still inflamed and painful on both feet, but I am able to walk. Both feet feel like they could rupture at any time, even after a year and a bit after the initial injury. (Today’s date is Nov. 30, 2009)



Developed strange dermatitis on both legs after a severe sunburn. Scaly, darkened pigmented area developed, extremely itchy area on fronts of leg at ankle height. Other different looking sores appeared about 3 per leg in a variety of sizes. From pencil diameter to about the size of a quarter very itchy as well. Some darkened pigment area remains and one sore on right calf. I am scheduled to see a dermatologist on Jan. 4th, 2010.



Sinus and neck started bothering me – had a very strange episode on 3 different occasions where it felt like something ruptured in the back of my throat or sinus. Had a horrible taste and smell. Happened over around a 2-month period. My doc referred me to an ENT specialist who put a scope up my nose and into my sinuses and said other than the passageway being very tight…he couldn’t see anything wrong.



I then went to my doctor complaining about my neck feeling funny and a nurse friend saying that she thought I should have my thyroid examined. Doc. sent me for an ultrasound of the neck. The results were that I had a single nodule in the right lobe of my thyroid. It was also noted that there was an abnormal lymph node on the left side of the neck that "may be reactive to either focal or systemic infections or inflammation. Abnormalities such as lymphoma and leukemia must always be considered in a differential diagnosis as well as granulomatous disease." (Summary of the report) It was recommended by the Radiologist that this should be investigated to rule out a malignancy.
The Doctor referred me to a surgeon who was not concerned about the nodule at all, said that it should be watched, and sent me on my way.



2009


April I think – One afternoon my right hand started hurting. By that night a nodule had appeared at the base of my thumb, and my hand was virtually useless. I was unable to even open a doorknob with it. I went to the doctors the next day and he put me on Prednisone. Within days, my hand was much better. I remained on the Prednisone full strength for only a few weeks, and then was weaned off of it over the next month or so. I also am having a problem with my knees and cannot bend them more than 90 degrees without a severe, sharp pain. The Doc. referred me to a Rheumatologist. Appointment scheduled for this past early Sept.



Started having chest pain. Felt like the pain I had before my gallbladder and plugged bile duct operated on.
Doc sent me for a blood test and EKG. Nurse/Tech at the lab did not want me to leave, as my heart rate was extremely fast. She said my heart was beating as if I was running. She seemed to think I was having some kind of a heart attack and did not want me to leave the lab. I was on a lunch break and insisted that I was not feeling any pain, and that I needed to get back to work.


The doctor referred me for a stress test – which came back normal.



I started feeling exhausted during any exertion. Started checking my blood pressure and noted that it had gone down significantly. I purchased a BP monitor for home and checked daily. BP was ranged from 90/60 to a high of 110/ 79. I think my BP went down because of the Prednisone. Went off BP medication in June.



Dr. put me on Thyroid medication as I was still complaining about not feeling well.



When I finally got to go in to see the Rheumatologist, he said that I had osteoarthritis and that he felt the problem with my feet was mechanical although there is some arthritis in my big toe on right foot. He said it was still be some time before it was totally better. I also pointed out the marks on my lower legs…he said I should see a dermatologist.
Note- I thought that one only had nodules with rheumatoid arthritis???



I also noticed that I was having to get up about once an hour to urinate during the night.



Started feeling significantly better. Attributed the improvement to the Thyroid medication. Was able to only get up once a night to go to the bathroom.



End of Sept. I started getting an exertion headache again. Pain on any exertion is about an 8 out of 10. Any time my head goes below waist height; I get a severe pain as well.
Hands and knees are still sore.



I have also notice little bits of blood when I blow my nose.



I still have a large swollen lymph node on the left side of my neck, that now has migrated to under my jaw going up towards my chin on the left side. It was much worse a few days ago…



I have also had chest pains again recently…I have not had them for over 8 months until a few days ago.



I also get horrendous leg cramps (since 2005) that will wake me up several times a night. Not every night, but often enough to be very annoying and painful. The last time it happened, I had an extremely difficult time walking it off.



My abdomen also feels strange a lot of the time. It almost feels like my internal organs are being squeezed. If I have a drink of alcohol, my kidneys will be sore in the morning when I wake up.



The eye specialist has also been monitoring me as a "Glaucoma suspect" for the past several years, and I also have the beginning of cataracts.



In Conclusion


I have been trying to figure out what is wrong with me so was reading the previous ultrasound of thyroid report from Oct. 2008, and decided to look up "granulomatous disease" as mentioned by the Radiologist in the report. I feel that I have many of the symptoms of Wegener’s Granulomatous. I also called my 62 year old female cousin to discuss a medical condition called Temporal Artereitis that my mother said that my cousin has. I told her that I thought I had Wegener’s and she said, that was funny, that is what our Aunt died of – our Aunt was on dialysis for over 8 years, and died at almost 80 years of age of kidney failure. I had no idea that she had this disease.
Coincidence or ?
I have read that there is a genetic predisposition for Wegener’s.
I am about to go to the doctors, whom I think is getting tired of my complaints, and am hoping to attempt to explain all of this to him. When I was in to see him a few months ago and mentioned that the exertion headache was back, he said he didn't think I needed to worry about it. I am worried though, it hurts me way to many times in a day. I'm tired of having to think about every move, every cough etc.
I don’t think that I have a severe case of this disease, and I realize that the medication to put this into remission is probably worse than the minor symptoms I have….by minor, I mean that I don’t feel that they are life threatening at this time…just very annoying and inconvenient for me.
Hopefully this makes some sense.....Any comments would be appreciated.

Jack
11-30-2009, 09:41 PM
What a complicated tale!
From your description, it could be Wegener's, but not in its usual classic form, if such a thing exists. If you read the posts on this forum you will find that it affects everyone in a slightly different way which makes diagnosis so difficult.
I would suggest Wegener's to your rhumatologist. There are are range of blood tests and biopsies that can be done to help diagnosis although none are absolute.
If whatever you have responds well to steroids, this may be the route you have to take. If it is Wegener's, be prepared for some other nasty drugs to go along with them.

elephant
11-30-2009, 10:55 PM
Welcome Terri2, It certaintly sounds like wegener's, but like Jack said you need to tell your rheumatologist as soon as possible. You did a good job of logging you medical info, keep it and give it to the doctors to see. I myself had the same symptoms you have/had. ;):)

Doug
12-01-2009, 01:09 AM
Terri2, You need to consider locating a specialist (rheumatologists, typically, but could be ENT doctor or pulmonologist- if there are other, someone on the forum will comment) whose practice involves lots of experience with Wegener's granulomatosis patients because there is a tendency for specialists to see things through a narrow point of view that may not include WG as a possible illness. Even then, well-meaning doctors with little experience may or may not hit on appropriate drugs or treatment levels appropriate to you illness. If you come back and note where in Canada you live (province may be sufficient, but city can be too), there are other Canadians on this site who may be familiar with specialists close to you.

Read through the materials in this link, especially the section labelled Newly Diagnosed (in the brown-highlighted section at the top of the first screen, second from left). When you pull up that screen, go to the righthand side where you'll find a section labelled About Vasculitis: Our Online Resources. Go seven items down to Questions to Ask Your Doctor. That'll give you some preparation for your visit to the rheumatologist.

Prednisone is half of the most common treatment for WG (cyclophosimide- if I spelled it right!- AKA Cytoxan is the other half), but it doesn't work all the way on its own. It more typically increases blood pressure, and it would have helped temporarily for the symptom describe.

http://vasculitisfoundation.org/

Your chronology of symptoms, doctors seen, etc. should be very helpful to the rheumatologist when you see him or her. Give yourself an A+ for being so organized! Good for you! And good luck getting to the cause of your issues.

Terri2
12-01-2009, 02:55 AM
Thanks, Jack, Elephant, and Doug. I really appreciate the quick responses. I also should have added that the inside of my mouth feels a bit swollen lately...which means that I often bite my cheek and tongue...so my mouth is sore...but even where I don't chew on it it is sore, and my eyes have recently become bloodshot. This is unusual and new, having only appeared over the past couple of weeks.
I have read many of the postings on this site, which is why I decided to post my information. You all seem to be very well versed in this disease...obviously you need to be, and I'm excessively pleased that someone has responded to my query. My symptoms make this whole thing pretty hard for me to ignore, although I do work fulltime, and I have a million other things I'd rather be thinking about.
As far as doctors, I have seen the ENT, the Rheumatologist, the heart specialist, the surgeon, as well as my GP. I live on Vancouver Is., in British Columbia. It is almost impossible to get in to see a doctor here. Even to see my GP I usually have to wait 2 weeks for an appointment. I would say it takes on average 9 months to a year to get in to see a specialist. As I have seen them already, it's unlikely that they will see me again, and definitely not any time soon. I'm feeling pretty frustrated..as I'm sure my Doctor is, as well. I would be happy to just go away, but feel that I shouldn't. I'm going to ask him to try to find someone who is familiar with the disease and send me to that Doctor...whether it be a GP or a specialist. I wonder if the Dermatologist would be familiar with the disease? I have been waiting many months to see one, and I am scheduled for Jan. 4th.
I have read information on Vasculitis, but haven't read that it can be an exertion headache, like I currently have. I'm really hoping that this does not become an "all the time headache" like I had before! It is on one side of my head, around my temple, maybe a bit above.
Thanks again for your responses, I really appreciate them!

Jack
12-01-2009, 03:25 AM
Bloodshot eyes is another Wegener's symptom.

You really can't afford to wait too long for a diagnosis on this one in case it turns out to be Wegener's so you are going to have to push. I'm afraid it is not only a fatal disease if untreated, but can catch up with you real quick. I myself lost my kidneys because diagnosis was too late to save them. There were hardly any symptoms from this involvement, but within a couple of weeks I was on death's door!

Sorry to sound dramatic, but this is not a condition to be taken lightly. We have already lost a few members associated with the Forum, mainly through poor standards of treatment. :(

Sangye
12-01-2009, 03:26 AM
Terri, some of your symptoms sound like Temporal Arteritis and some like Wegs. It certainly warrants getting the proper testing done.

In regards to your concern about the treatment being worse than your present symptoms: If you do have something progressive and potentially life-threatening like vasculitis, treating it early is much easier than treating it once it's advanced and done more damage. Often the milder drugs can be used-- or at least lower doses of drugs like pred-- when it's caught early.

Hopefully more of your fellow Canadians will chime in with advice about getting proper care quickly.

onatreetop
12-01-2009, 08:56 AM
Wow! You have been very busy. From what I have learned as a new dx's this year and from all of these great people you could have Wg and other issues.
I had very few signs and was caught early. I am still being treated and am greatful that the RA I had was aggresive and did a ton of blood work then catscans mris and ultrasound of kidneys. He found it in a week. As far as I am concerned the man saved my life. The symtoms I was complaining of where not horrible and I could have let it go on for along time I am sure. But he caught it.It is never to soon to treat this either. The progression is unpredictable and scary. I am happy to have gained most of the use in my hands back. The nodles in my lung are tiny and hopefully will stay that way. The treatment can help and will when you find the right doc and dx's.

Terri2
12-01-2009, 04:43 PM
I have been doing lots of reading and found another interesting symptom that I have had....
Trichiasis or commonly called "Inverted Eyelashes"- I went to the eye doctor in town here and he plucked out the offending eyelashes. They have not come back. They were VERY annoying while they were there. Could hardly open my eye.
Also, I didn't tell the doc this cause it was just too weird...I woke up one night and ran for the bathroom, and kind of spit/vomitted a bunch of red stuff into the sink. I have terrible eyesight, and didn't have my glasses on. I had been eating red licorice, and wasn't sure if it was blood or red licorice. I'm thinking it was blood. It was a very bright red colour. I decided that I wasn't going to freak out about it, and that if it happened again, I would go to the docs. It never did, thank goodness...but it was around the time that I was having weird sinus things happening as mentioned in my first post.
Has anyone had the feet problems with this? Any rupturing of the little cushiony sacks in the toes and balls of the feet? Or do you think this is unrelated? I have also developed many veiny patches on my legs, and over my knee joints...it's all very strange. Also, has anyone else had the exertion headache? Not to be confused with the "all the time headache"... ?
This exertion headache is driving me nuts!
Doug, I did go and read the information on the vasculitisfoundation site...very interesting!
Thanks again everyone for all your replies.

Jack
12-01-2009, 06:44 PM
Skin problems - yes another Wegener's symptom. They seem to come in all sorts of shapes and sizes. I had things that looked like warts, calluses and blood blisters that used to burst and make a mess. They were mainly grouped around my joints, but also on my fingers.

elephant
12-01-2009, 11:15 PM
Terri2, I also had the eyelashes in my eye. The eye doc had to pluck them out. It was due to the prednisone. Be persistent with your doctors about your health care, any blood coming out of any orifice needs to be addressed. I have some weird skin (raised red areas) lesions too.

Sangye
12-02-2009, 01:50 AM
I had chronic skin ulcers on my shin-- took well over a year for each to heal. They were extremely painful, vasculitic ulcers. Very difficult to get them to heal--docs never knew how to treat them, since they're familiar with diabetic ulcers.

Before my Wegs got diagnosed, I had odd problems with my toes. The "little cushiony sacks" would get very red, hot, swollen and itchy. But if I tried to scratch them it felt like they were full of chopped glass. I've noticed that symptom begin to return when the Wegs is flaring. Also, if I eat too many "fire-producing" foods it happens. That's another topic...

Terri2
12-02-2009, 02:32 AM
Thanks again for your responses everyone. I just hope the doctor doesn't blow me off. Last time I asked if he thought this exertion headache was something I should be worried about and he said "no" he didn't think so. I am going to write everything down that I want to say to him point form, and just go through it. I don't go until next Monday. I did read the info about questions to ask the doc on the Vasculitis page btw...
On a different topic, I finally made my mind up and got the flu shots...BOTH at the same time. I was pretty leary about getting any of them as the past 2 times I ended up sick. My sis said that she had been told to take a non-drowsy Claratin before the shot...which I did. It's now almost 2 days since the shots, and other than a bit of a sore arm, I'm okay! I decided to get them because I am worried about developing a cough with this exertion headache....I think that would be unbearable.
You people are amazing btw...thanks again!!!

Terri2
12-16-2009, 04:30 PM
Hi again,
So I went to the doctor last week, he ordered an ANA test and an ESR.
I went back today to get the results. He said the ESR was low and the ANA was negative.
He is now referring me to a neurologist. In the meantime, I still have all the same symptoms, of which the exertion headache is the most annoying. I sure wish someone would figure out what the heck is wrong with my head.

elephant
12-16-2009, 10:40 PM
Sorry Terri2 that your not feeling well. The headaches are from the Wegeners disease. Wegeners effects all the blood vessels. Is your blood pressure good. I have a blood pressure machine at home and check it twice a day. My blood pressure is up and down. Just keep being persistant. Many doctors don't count on the ESR and ANCA. It's the whole picture and how you feel. Hope you feel better soon.:)

onatreetop
12-17-2009, 12:13 AM
Hello! Know the headache and hate it. Makes it hard to do anything. My doc gave me floicet and darvacet to try and dull it. It did. My pressure was up to so they adjusted that too. And lots of water! The way we sweat I had to force myself to drink more water and it did help also. When I dont drink enough it starts creeping back. Hope that helps you and you feel better soon. Going to get some water right now! Good Luck!:o

Sangye
12-17-2009, 12:20 AM
I can't assume that the headaches are from Wegs. I think it needs to be thoroughly checked by two specialists-- a neurologist and a chiropractor. See the neurologist first and get a proper workup. A brain MRI would be good just to make sure everything is okay. If everything checks out at the neuro, then go see a chiropractor. Cervical (neck) misalignments often cause such headaches. MDs won't be able to diagnose or treat that.

I usually recommend a chiropractic evaluation before a neurologist for most things, but in this case I think it's best to have things ruled out first. Chiropractors usually do a more thorough neuro evaluation than most docs, but they're not likely to order a brain MRI.

Terri2
12-17-2009, 02:23 AM
Hi everyone,
Thanks again for your replies....
I have had this headache during the previous two years. It seems to start as an exertion headache and then becomes an all the time headache. So far this time it's just during exertion. The first time I had this headache, it lasted for over a month before I went to a new doctor (the one I have now) who checked my BP, determined it was way to high, and put me on BP med. That seemed to take the headache away. He also referred me for a CAT scan of my head....by the time I got in for that, several months had passed. He was looking for a brain tumour...and there wasn't one. I don't know if they would see anything wrong with the veins in my head...expecially seeing as the headache had gone away by that time. He also sent me to physio as my neck and shoulder were bothering me and I think he thought the headache was from my neck. Last year, same thing...headache started up....so he sent me to a chiropractor. If I didn't have any other symptoms I would be more likely to believe that it is from the neck...
My BP is now actually low, but it does tend to fluctuate. It will be interesting to see if this headache gets worse if the BP goes up again. I hope not, I worked hard at getting it down by quitting smoking after 35 years and exercising daily.
So now I wait on the dermatologist appointment in early January, and then the Neorologist. Hopefully one of them can figure out what the heck is going on with me....I'm starting to feel like a hypocondriac...(but I'm not).
Have a good day everyone!
:)

Jack
12-17-2009, 04:01 AM
If you let them, the consultants will want to refer you to specialists in all the areas that you are having trouble with, but the root cause of everything may well be the Wegener's. Get that under proper control and all the other symptoms go away.

Terri
12-17-2009, 11:37 AM
Hi Terri,(nice name)
I can tell everytime my blood pressure is up because I get one of those exertion head aches. Not nice at all.
When I was reading about your symptoms, before you even mentioned about the thyroid I was thinking it reminded me of my co-worker who complains of some of the wegener's symptoms but she has something going on with her thyroid and she also has Grave's disease.She has dark, thick patches on her shin and she has problems with her feet especially in the morning.
She also is over anxious most of the time and has the bulging eyes.
Hope they can diagnose you soon. At least when a name is put to your feelings it can help with some of the frustration.

jola57
12-17-2009, 05:58 PM
Hello Terri2 and welcome. your symptoms do sound like Wegs but unless a diagnosis is made from getting a biopsy and differentiating granulomas in the site, you may be fin for a long haul before geting diagnosed. I am seeing Dr. Luongo in Burnaby. Although he is not a Wegs specialist he is a Rheumatologist and is doing afine job. I do envy our south of the border friend's ability to see a true Weg's specialist.
It was a neurologist who first diagnosed vasculitis and asked for appropriate tests. Luong is the one whGood lucko insisted on biopsies. I would think that in your case a biopsy of lung and throat

Terri2
12-17-2009, 06:36 PM
Hi Jolanta, thanks for the welcome.
Would a biopsy of lung and throat show anything if I am not currently having a problem with those areas if I had Wergener's?

Jack
12-17-2009, 06:47 PM
It needs to be a biopsy from an area showing active symptoms and even then the result will not give a 100% diagnosis. This is only achieved by putting together the whole picture.

Terri2
12-17-2009, 07:06 PM
Thanks Jack...
Would a biopsy of a sore on my leg show anything? I have a dermatologist appointment coming up just after Christmas....

Jack
12-17-2009, 08:35 PM
Not sure on that one. I've had biopsies made of various skin problems that I have had, but they have been for research and I have not asked the results.

elephant
12-17-2009, 10:59 PM
Terri, from what I have heard they usually do biopsy of Lung/kidney/sinus. I have seen ton's of dermatologist about skin lesions and rashes and they did not have a clue what they were. They usually have to get a good amount from the biopsy site.
The kidney failure is silent, so get that checked. With any autoimmune disease you are treated with immunosuppressant medicine. I may sound like a broken record, just be persistant, because sometimes you just want to believe you really don't have this disease or problem. Hope for the best for you.:)

Doug
12-18-2009, 04:54 AM
...And remember: elephants have good memories! I concur with elephant's advice. Please just do it.

Sangye
12-18-2009, 10:23 AM
Terri2,
Yes, a vasculitic skin lesion can be biopsied. When I was first admitted to the ICU with hemorrhaging lungs and a (+) ANCA, they wanted a biopsy to confirm Wegs. It was far too dangerous to do a bronchoscopy (for various reasons). I'd had daily red lesions on my legs that began when the Wegs symptoms began. They biopsied one. It came back "Leukocytoclastic granulomatous tissue" which is consistent with Wegs.

Even though I have chronic lung involvement, none of my docs (including Wegs specialiasts at JHU) have ever wanted more biopsies to demonstrate Wegs.

I've been told that some skin lesions might show a (-) biopsy. Therefore they should biopsy several lesions if possible.

Biopsying an area that is not involved will not show anything.

jola57
12-21-2009, 05:13 PM
I had to have two biopsies. first one was done on my thigh muscle and only showed recent inflamation, then a biopsy on my sural nerve ( a foot nerve) was done and it showed granulomas leading the Weg's being diagnosed. I would caution anyone to get a nerve biopsy if another site can be used. That nerve will be dead and will not be regenerated.

Terri2
12-22-2009, 07:06 PM
Yikes Jolanta and Sangye, that all sounds very scary.
Terri, I am on Thyroid medication, I don't have Graves though (for sure). Yes, I agree that many of the symptoms apply, but, given that I am on thyroid medication, I don't think my symptoms are from that. I am leaning towards the Wegener's given my symptoms of the past 2 or so years. So many strange things that I never thought were connected until I started reading the symptoms of Wegener's. I find it all very strange. I guess I'll take my list of the symptoms that I have experienced to this new doc on the 4th of Jan....Maybe he will order the ANCA test.
I can't imagine what it is that is on my leg...but it has been there for 15 months now. It's very annoying as it occasionally becomes incredibly itchy. I'm going to be very interested to see what the Dermatologist thinks it is. The Dermatologist I'm going to see diagnosed a friend of mines Stills disease based on a rash she had...hopefully he can figure out what is wrong with me. I suspect he is going to just give me some cream and send me away. I have shown the spot to 3 other doctors, and all of them just kind of go hmmmmmmmm...and say they are not sure what it is. (That doesn't help me much) It's really a shame that it has taken this long for me to finally get to see someone who might know what it is.
On a positive note, I’ve had a bit of a reprieve from the exertion headache as I am currently on holiday from my job...and am working hard at not doing anything that makes my head hurt, especially bending down.
Also, Is it possible that my GP has not heard of the ANCA test...or would he have then ordered that test if the ESR test had come back positive?
Thanks again for your responses!
:)

elephant
12-22-2009, 11:11 PM
Terri, I am on synthroid too. I have hypothyroidism my sis had Graves disease, her eye popped out:eek:, she pretty much ignored her symptoms. Sometimes I wonder if the WG attacked my thyroid? Who knows? Hope you feel better soon.:)

Sangye
12-23-2009, 01:22 AM
Terri2,
I think that your local docs are clueless and in over their heads. If they're getting sick of you and/or making you think it's all in your head, that's your signal to find more qualified help.

You've really got to get to a good rheumy to have them figure all this out. I suggest a major medical center along the lines of Mayo, Georgetown, UCLA, etc... to get you evaluated properly. If they even suspect a vasculitis, I would then travel to a Vasculitis center for a thorough evaluation by the experts.

A PCP is in no way qualified to diagnose you at this stage. Your symptoms are much too complicated, whether it's Wegs or not. My original PCP was wonderful-- wise and humble enough to know she was in over her head (I had already been diagnosed with Wegs but had a lousy rheumy) She was THRILLED when I got hooked up at Mayo.

Terri2
01-06-2010, 02:05 AM
I went to the Dermatologist yesterday to see about the strange itchy spots on my lower legs. He said it is "Stasis Dermatitis" (Vericose Eczema) and that I need to use a cream to clear up the spots and wear class 2 medical support hose forever more.

Sangye
01-06-2010, 02:42 AM
Terri2,
Do you have varicose veins? I'm wondering why your regular docs didn't dx varicose eczema-- it's quite common.

I just reread your history and suggest that you see a chiropractor for a thorough evaluation. Your original fall seems to have set off a chain reaction, much of which could be explained by neck misalignments. I'm not saying you don't have Wegs or anything serious-- you certainly could. Even if you do, it would benefit you to have clear nervous system communication throughout your body.

Terri2
01-06-2010, 03:14 AM
Thanks Sangye,
Yes, I have been assessed and treated by a Physiotherapist and a Chiropractor...last year and the year before for a sore shoulder/neck.
I'm going to assume it's nothing serious unless something else crops up...which hopefully it won't. I see the Neurologist on Feb. 9th about the pain in my head.

Sangye
01-06-2010, 03:17 AM
Okay. I sure hope someone can give you some answers soon. It must be very frustrating.

coffeelover
01-11-2010, 01:39 PM
terri2 I apologize for being so slow in responding. I get rashes and things that look like warts, etc (Jacks description) When I get a diagnosis for these symtoms it is usually Thrush. I cant seem to shake it completely for whatever reason. I know thrush can be caused by antibiotic treatment and some of the inhalers I have used.
Just a thought
Lisa Coffeelover