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Subject: Swollen Lymph Nodes I am getting desperate for some help. No one seems to be able to find out what is wrong with me. I will go back a little bit in time in case any of this has in bearing on this. For two years I complained about being so tired I could hardly function. Approximately around Feb 98 I thought I was having a heart attack. It was extremely severe. Had lots of tests and sent to specialist. Had Stress test and EKG. Didn't think I had but found a heart murmur and also found my iron level was extremely low. Started taking iron and it is now normal. They think because iron so low for so long this possibly caused murmur. It had never been found before and I am 51 yrs old and otherwise have been in fairly good health. Had TMJ surgery 10 yrs ago. Have been having lots of dental work lately. Root canals,and bridges etc. Approx 3 months ago started having swollen lymph nodes along back of ear and down neck, some burning of scalp. Some shortness of breath and tired, cannot sleep wake up with gums and tongue throbbing. The swollen glands really bother me and I am miserable. Almost feel like cannot function. Also am getting scared. Have been on Keflex twice Biaxin twice and now Cipro. Have been sent for xray of sinus cavities and waiting on report but am having no pain in that area. Have gone back to dentist and had more xrays, cleaning etc and they are finding nothing. Could this be Lupus or any other suggestions, I am at my wits end. Have been on antibotics for approx 6 weeks. | |
