First of all, keep in mind that I am unable to diagnose you because I am unable to examine you, this forum is for educational purposes.
Please see my previous post. As stated before, I would use this set back as an oppertunity to be re-evaluated in hopes that something that was not found before could be found now. It is common to have relapses in post-viral syndromes. Especially if you have a cold or other illness, it is common for all of your old symptoms to return, but they generally improve when the underlying problem resolves. Many people with post viral neuropathies never recover and I am encouraged to hear of your progress. Some suggestions to follow up on (I do not know the specifics of what blood work you have had) is stiff person syndrome (patients have anti-GAD antibodies) and Issac's syndrome (a K+ channel disorder), which may cause the symptoms that you describe.
I hope this has been helpful.
Hi Kit,
Thanks for the information as I have already considered it may be something like that. Somehow I thought I recieved a vaccination against Hep C nd B in the past. I was working for a doctor about 14 years ago and was vaccinated for a few things. Not positive though, I would have to look into it more.
Have you been checked for heptatitis c? There is an often-associated condition called cryoglobulinemia. Cryoglobulins are our ownimmune complexes bound to viral units that together become large molecules that wedge into our tiny cappilaries and cause small-vessel vasculitis and peripheral neuropathy. The condition is agravated by cold. It can be detected with a blood test. You can find info about cryglobulins, and other HCV extrahapetic complications at
Good Luck
Kit07
Magnesium is necessary for normal functioning of your nerves and muscles. If you are deficient, some of the symptoms include muscle soreness, muscle twitching, cramps, spasms, and fatigue.
Some of the conditions which contribute to causing a deficiency include malabsorption in the intestines, low dietary intake, use of diuretics, high intake of calcium-containing foods, stress, and consistent strenuous exercise.
If you have had a serum magnesium test done, your body can be deficient even if that test comes back normal. Most of the magnesium in your body is stored in your bones and muscles, and your body works hard to keep your blood levels constant by pulling magnesium from your tissues. I would highly recommend asking your doctor about magnesium and other tests that your medical facility can do to check it. You could also research the subject on the internet, just be careful to find credible resources for information.
Have you had your magnesium levels checked?
I believe so. I was admitted to 5 hospitals in the last year and had tons of bloodwork, so I think they would have done a magnesium check. Do you know a lot about magnesium levels?