Elevated Liver Enzymes, Swollen Lymph Nodes, Difficulty Swallowing, Pain in Neck and Shoulder

[JennH]

I am a 33 year old female who is 14 ½ weeks postpartum and breastfeeding.  A couple years before the birth of my son, I began noticing strong palpations and rapid heartbeat and was diagnosed with panic attacks.  Was prescribed zanax and within a year seemed to occur much less and stopped medication.  Right before the pregnancy, I had a few episodes and a Dr put me on Cymbalta.  During my pregnancy, I was referred to a cardiologist and she diagnosed me with PVC, PAC and sinus arrhythmia.  I was prescribed a low dose of Labetalol and after awhile I hardly noticed any palpations.  Then at 31 weeks my OBGYN placed me on bed rest because I was 50% effaced, I was also given a couple steroid shop to help the baby if he did come early.  I delivered at 38 weeks because water broke and baby was transverse.  After delivery, I felt horrible and my blood pressure was elevated so Dr put me on Meteprolol.  Apparently I had episode of SVT after delivery.  While on the Meteprolol, my blood pressure first got higher (157/103-was the highest) but started staying lower average (120/80) but my heart rate was in 50’s, I wore a halter monitor and my PVC’s and PAC’s were much lower and we did an Echo which came back normal.  So Dr took me off the medication altogether this was about 3 weeks postpartum.  I felt better but still not normal since C-section.  5 weeks ago I started feeling bad again, my blood pressure was elevated, had neck and left shoulder pain with flushing. Dr. ran some test and my liver enzymes were slightly elevated.  Then my throat began to hurt and has been very difficult to swallow, feels like something is pressing the back of my throat and nasal passage and left eye.  I woke up the morning after seeing the Dr and my left eye was blood shot and leaking drainage.  We have ruled out Mono, Hep A, B, C.  Still running more blood work.  Also, I have noticed that every part of my body is creaking and cracking like a really old door that hasn’t been greased in a long time.  I’m not sure if these problems are associated but it seems as if they are just looking at the liver enzymes separate from the symptoms.  I also haave had swollen lymph nodes for a long time.  Can you recommend other tests I could ask to take?  In the past I had blood work for my thyroid and that was normal however I know that blood tests don’t always show problems.  Could these be thyroid problems? Or perhaps fatty liver?  Please help; I have a beautiful new baby boy who needs a healthy momma!  Thank you!

[Love Roses]

I can help you with two things, so bear with me. I am a Cert IV Massage Therapist. During my studies we had guinea pig patients with all sorts of medical probs. I am not a Doctor, but this is what I would try.
Okay first ask your doctor if massage therapy is safe FOR YOU.
Find yourself a gentle swedish massage therapist or relaxation therapist in your area for you creaks and cracks and massage can relieve lymph drainage problems. Also I do "Onion Poultice" to myself, my kids and hubby when we have a flu/cold that clogs your sinuses, lymph, throat, and nose and when bad it all causes a sore stiff neck and shoulders, which regular massage should relieve also. It is completely natural and won't cost you an arm and a leg! It is an old fashioned remedy where you grate 1 onion and pack it onto your neck (where your main lymph prob is) and wrap around with cling wrap and towels for as long as you can stand. up to 30 mins is great. It draws the **** out of your skin, you can also do it to the soles of your feet. Throw the onion away. It's weird, it stinks and I can tell you it works for me. Type in "Onion or Potato Poultice" to your web search and read up on it. Hope it helps. Onion is considered a natural antibiotic so if you are on high doses of antibiotics then 15 mins of onion is plenty! You can use potato, cabbage, carrots or cayenne
peppers poultice on bites, stings, swelling and infections.