40 and terrified

[wendymarie1969]

I am a 40 year old woman who has had a multitude of symptoms over a 27 year period and not one doctor has put them all together. I have had chronic skin rashes and boils scince I was 13 an have had 2 tia's have had 2 spontanious pneumothorax's and been diagnosed with pulmonary cyst's in both lungs have recently had some kidney pain and woke up this morning with a severe muscle spasm in the trapezious muscle on each side of my neck with a rash my neck is swollen as are my hands and have some pressure in my left ear which has caused some bouts of being lightheaded. I currently have lost my ins. and have little options and very little faith in doctors right now. can anyone give me some suggestions?

[karajo]

For right now, I would make sure I was getting the nutrients that help with muscles like calcium, magnesium and potassium.  The common dosagage is 1200 mg. calcium and 600 mg magnesium.  Of coarse bananas are a rich source of potassium as well as potatoes.  The only caution w/ potassium is if you have diabetes (that I am aware of).  I would also consider taking a vit D3 supplement.  I see you are in a northern state where D deficiencies are very common, especially in the winter months.  

I would also stress good sleep and don't stress out about things.  (Really it's a choice).  Also, drink lots of good water and lay off the sugar and colas.  

These are things you can do while you are waiting for your insurance to kick in.

[thyroidian]

Reading your post, gosh youve been through the mill.
Have you had your thyroid tested? Also have you had any off your rashes swabbed or seen a dermotologist,with them
Because youre rashes may have something to do with your illness,
Have you been tested for antiphospolipid antibodies with you having 2 TIAs .
Sorry i cant be of more help, but would like to wish you well, and hope you can put an end to your undiagnosed symptoms.
Nicola

[wendymarie1969]

i do take vitamins. I have been tested once for lupus and lime disease. about 10 years ago i was going to be tested again but lost my insurance due to a layoff and don't qualify for state ins. until june(in ind. you have to be without ins. for six months before you qualify for state ins.) I have had testing done for ra but it came back negative. I am just so I am in such a bind and am so tired of being sick is can be overwhelming. my joints hurt everyday sometimes it is hard to just get out of bed I still have a fifteen year old girl to take care of.

[karajo]

Do you take vitamins?

What all have they tested for?