I recently returned from a trip to the Philippines. Three days after returning, I developed diarrhea and a fever of around 100 F. The following day, I also added a stiff neck and headaches, especially if I moved my head too quickly. I went to see my PCP the next day and started Flagyl and Cipro. That night, I was very restless and had a jaw pain in my lower jaw and a tense feeling in my upper chest. The symptoms returned, but much more severe the next day and I went to the ER. My bloodwork showed 'significant' elevation of troponin and the cardiologist insisted on doing a cardiac catheterization right then. It showed no blockages and I was released.
I have since had two more episodes with the lower jaw pain and some upper chest tension/tightness. My fever and headaches are gone, still some diarrhea but quite a bit better.
I'd appreciate any thoughts on what tests to request from my doctors next or any ideas on what I might have contracted. I should note that we are waiting on results from blood infection cultures and stool sample.