HELP

[Amanda934]

I am an 18 year old female who suddenly became very ill 8 months ago. I was very healthy and ran 6 miles a day until suddenly I started having severe chest pain, palpitations, and was constantly getting sick. In the past 8 months I have had 6 bouts of strep, 4 upper respiratory infections, multiple colds, pink eye, mono, and am just finally getting over the stomach flu. I am now a regular at my GP's office, have been to 2 different cardiologists and a rheumatologist. No one can figure out whats wrong with me. The only definitive diagnosis I have gotten is Sinus Tachycardia and possible fibrmyalgia. I am on a beta blocker, naproxen for pain, ranitidine for my stomach, and provigil for adhd.

I have the following symptoms:

Chest Pain
Tachycardia
Mouth ulcers
Frequent sore throats
Frequent urination
Extreme fatigue
Dizziness
Sensitivity to light- rash.
Feeling bad after being out in the sun
Dry/brittle hair
Raynaud’s phenomenon
Joint pain
Muscle pain
Pain when it gets cold
Diarrhea
Nausea
Headaches
Foggy brain- can’t remember things
Frequent low-grade fevers

Blood work up so far has been normal. I didn't have a positive ANA test so lupus has been ruled out. Is there any way this test could be negative and I still have lupus? Does anybody have any idea what this could be? Doctors so far have been baffled.

[Amanda934]

Anyone have any ideas? Anything would be extremely helpful at this point. Thanks

[PlateletGal]

I would check out the CFIDS Association of America website and take their quiz, "Do you have CFIDS?"

[Dher537]

amanda,

I really don't mean to alarm you! Are you sexually active or ever been?? Have you gotten checked for HIV????

[hopefulone7]

It sounds like it could be Sarcoidosis? what kind of rash do you have? is it on your shins? I know the symthoms you have listed are all common with Sarcoidosis! I feel for you and hope you will soon be well again,

[chrisneedshelp]

I am sorry but i must agree with Dher537 the first thing I would rule out is HIV and go from there. there is something going on with your immune system for sure.