help please

[alex641]

hi i dont know if i am in the right place or not but need some advice
i have been sick not for 8 months
started with chest pain
weight loss
fast heart rate
feel like a have a hang over an flu all the time
always tired
headache
nausea or being sick
have had loads of tests done and nothing showing up
my glands have been swollen most of the time also in my neck and they are very sore also under my left arm
dr keeps saying i have a virus
any advice

[alex641]

hi i got results of my  CT scan and i have inlarged lymph nodes on the side under my arm where i have constant pain
all other blood work  is within normal range accept my ANA which is 80 is is a low possitive dr said because all other bloods are coming back ok she would not diagnose me
this leaves me in the same situation still  haveing all the same symptpms as abover and now have a bad rash on my neck

my second cousin has just been diagnosed with lupas she has all bloods are normaland she has ony a very small rash on her chest
its mad

[alex641]

i have had the monitor on a week and now i get one next week again for 24 hrs
to see whats happening

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
Paroxysmal SVT can explain your cardiac symptoms.  If you have sinus rhythm during examinations, perhaps you can have a Holter monitoring done to see the episode of SVT.  For now, you can continue with the beta blocker.
Please do post the result of your CT scan.
Good luck.  

[alex641]

the cardiologist said it might be border s.v.t but could not be sure my sinus rythem is always normal
no no results of ct scan yet i am going to phone hospital tomorrow
i will let u know

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
It’s good to know that your symptom of fast heart rate has improved somehow.  Beta blocker can be given to slow down the heart rate.  What is the initial consideration of your cardiologist as to what is causing your symptoms?  
Do you already have the result of your CT scan?
Please do post your updates.

[alex641]

hi i did see a cardiologist and he has put me on a beta blocker which has helped a little with the fast heart rate

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
Please do post the result of your examinations.
I would also suggest having a cardiac evaluation since you are experiencing symptoms (chest pain, fast heart rate, skip beats) that may pertain to a heart problem.
Good luck.

[alex641]

hi i have had a rheumatoligy app 6 weeks ago and had a c.y scan so i am just waiting on the rudults but she did not scan my neck
when i see her i will ask her again
thanks

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
What you can do now is to have the lymph node biopsied.  That can help in ruling out the possibility of lymphoma, and in identifying what is causing your symptoms.  I would also suggest you seek consult with a rheumatologist for further evaluation.
Good luck.

[alex641]

hi thanks for getting back to me
i ahve had thyroid test done 3 ttimes in the last year but alwasy saying satisfactoy
yes i do sometimes get night sweets
i have loads of blood tests done and my ANA is a little high and my imuglobin also
i feel like a have the flu or a bad hangover all the time
i have lost weight
i have a fast heart rate and also loads of missed beets which i now am on  a tablet for over the last 2 weeks and it has seamed to help a little with that
i feel nausea all the time and just be sick for no reason
i have sore joints
and headache
and thirsty all the time
any ideas what to do next
my glands are swollen in my neck all the time
and my tonsills are alwasy red and sore

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
I agree with Teresa.  Acute or chronic infections can cause enlargement of the lymph nodes in the neck or axilla.
What other laboratory examinations were done so far?  I would suggest to have a thyroid function test if that is not yet done.  That can rule out the possibility of a thyroid problem as the cause of your symptoms.

[Teezie]

Hello alex, i have also posted on here and have recieved wonderfull support from other members. Sore glands or lymph nodes are normally a sign of infection, however lymph nodes can swell for many other reasons. Are your glands increasing in size at all, do you have "night sweats" or any other symptoms? Have you been given antibiotics or anything else? What tests have you had so far?

Regards
Teresa x