Hello,
I spent July and August of 2010 traveling through Europe and the Middle East (U.K., Ireland, Serbia, Macedonia, Greece, Israel, Spain, France, Switzerland). I came down with two flu-like illnesses with fever during the trip. Immediately upon my return, I began having severe headaches and facial pain, neck stiffness, muscle twitching, sporadic loose stools (not severe diarrhea), and a chronic cough. I figured it was viral and would resolve. Five months later, I am still having severe headaches and neck pain, muscle twitching, sharp muscle pain (aching along with shooting pains in face, down legs), coughing, and (rare) low-grade fevers. My CBC was normal along with tests for CMV and hepatitis. I also had a clear chest x-ray. I'm wondering what travel-related infections or parasitic diseases might cause these symptoms as the illness is not resolving on its own and the pain is rather severe. I traveled only to large cities, but spent considerable time outdoors. I ate uncooked beef once in Paris and various cheeses in Serbia, but otherwise nothing out of the ordinary.
Your insight is much appreciated.
Thank you.