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Trying to figure out what's going on
by gd2005, Apr 29, 2008 10:14AM
Hi Everyone,
I posted the following to the autoimmune discussion board a couple of weeks ago since I was curious as to whether or not my problems may be autoimmune related.
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I began having abnormal neurological symptoms in 2006 (sudden onset) and have seen the gamut of physicians. After ruling out pretty much every potential neurological disease/condition along with thyroid problems, lyme disease and lupus, the doctors eventually said it must be anxiety (I had been under excessive stress for a long period of time).
While I accept the fact that anxiety can cause mult-system symptoms, I still feel that anxiety is not the complete answer.
Here are my symptoms:
- Involuntary movements: Head shaking back and forth (like I'm saying "no") for 5-10 seconds; legs and arms jerking out randomly; and knees buckling; I have had a couple of involuntary screaming episodes
- Difficulty seeing at night (especially while driving)
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Irritability
- Footcramps (arch)
- Dry skin
- Eczema
- Frequent bloating and burping
- Tired and nauseous after eating
- Bruising and scarring easily
- Brief, involuntary abdominal contractions that cuts off my air when I'm in a hot shower (feels like someone punching me in the stomach)
- Fingers and feet turn blue when slightly cold
- Coordination problems
- Memory problems (short-term) and difficulty "finding" words
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Since that post, I have had new symptoms arise. First of all, I have been running a low-grade fever since mid-April and I have recently started noticing that I have capillaries bursting on my chest, back, legs, and arms (no cough or vomiting, so it's not pressure related). I had blood tests and a thyroid ultrasound done and everything came back completely normal yet the fever and rash continue. I also have a painless, swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck.
Is it possible for my symptoms to be signs of cancer? Also, is it possible to have cancer but a normal CBC?
Thank you!
I posted the following to the autoimmune discussion board a couple of weeks ago since I was curious as to whether or not my problems may be autoimmune related.
---
I began having abnormal neurological symptoms in 2006 (sudden onset) and have seen the gamut of physicians. After ruling out pretty much every potential neurological disease/condition along with thyroid problems, lyme disease and lupus, the doctors eventually said it must be anxiety (I had been under excessive stress for a long period of time).
While I accept the fact that anxiety can cause mult-system symptoms, I still feel that anxiety is not the complete answer.
Here are my symptoms:
- Involuntary movements: Head shaking back and forth (like I'm saying "no") for 5-10 seconds; legs and arms jerking out randomly; and knees buckling; I have had a couple of involuntary screaming episodes
- Difficulty seeing at night (especially while driving)
- Difficulty staying asleep
- Irritability
- Footcramps (arch)
- Dry skin
- Eczema
- Frequent bloating and burping
- Tired and nauseous after eating
- Bruising and scarring easily
- Brief, involuntary abdominal contractions that cuts off my air when I'm in a hot shower (feels like someone punching me in the stomach)
- Fingers and feet turn blue when slightly cold
- Coordination problems
- Memory problems (short-term) and difficulty "finding" words
---
Since that post, I have had new symptoms arise. First of all, I have been running a low-grade fever since mid-April and I have recently started noticing that I have capillaries bursting on my chest, back, legs, and arms (no cough or vomiting, so it's not pressure related). I had blood tests and a thyroid ultrasound done and everything came back completely normal yet the fever and rash continue. I also have a painless, swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck.
Is it possible for my symptoms to be signs of cancer? Also, is it possible to have cancer but a normal CBC?
Thank you!
Member Comments (1)
by gd2005, Apr 29, 2008 12:03PM
Forgot to mention...I've also been losing weight despite eating normally. I'm 5'6 and now weigh 110 (usually weigh between 115-120).
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