Why I haven't been around much lately

[Jack-of-all-trades]

I'm not exactly sure what is going on but for the last two to three months I seem to be getting weak/sick with temps of 102 to 104 for one three day stretch. Some days it is just an effort to get up to go to the bathroom. I thought it was recurrent sinus problems as I've had these in the past. I went to an ENT doc who found no problems at the time of my visit. He said the recurrent headaches fit the pattern of cluster headaches or migraines. Since he has them, he has become somewhat of an expert on these. I had a series of labs done including metabolic studies of liver, thyroid, pancreas, blood studies, B12 & folate. Results showed a few abnormalities, some of which could be the cause but nothing really jumped out as the exact cause. The CBC was normal but was drawn a week before the episode of increased temp. With a foreign body in my back, (titanium plates and screws) I can't help but be a little concerned about latent infection or allergic response though these are quite doubtful. I thought about some effect from withdrawal of meds since I've been pushing to get off them but the pattern doesn't really fit. I even tried going back up a little but it didn't help.

Anyway, thats the reason. I'll check in from time to time.

[KBear]

So sorry you are going through this and I hope you get some answers soon.

[Carmen]

Hi Jack,
I went to find some upbeat emicons for you and when I came back the post I made for you was gone. This has happened to me before. That is why I don't usually put them in anymore. Sorry I will make you another when I have more energy. This is just to let you know I have been thinking about you. Carmen

[Gilbert P]

Hi Jack

I hope and pray things settle down for you.

Please let us know what happens we all care

Rest and get better

Gil

[Cindylou]

Hey Jack, thanks for posting. I'm just really sorry you are dealing with this. I hope you get some definitive answers real soon. Let us know, ok? We care.

[Greg]

Wow Jack.....so sorry to hear about such consistent issues. I cant believe that after all those tests they couldnt come up with anything. Just glad you came on to let us know whats going on. Were all here for you if you need us. I know you'd do the same for us so DONT HESITATE TO ASK! Take care buddy.

[linda]

Hey Jack,
I have been wondering where you have been. I hope all of this passes soon. Do you take any supplements? Please keep up posted and take is easy. Our NC summers are rough and I know this doesn't help. I'm worried that this has dragged on for so long. Take care my friend.
Linda

[scduggan]

Dear Jack,
Ditto what everyone else said. You have been missed. Please keep us posted.
CD

[Katie]

Hey Jack, I'll add my condolences on how sorry I am that you are going through this.

If you want to put your mind to rest about allergies to the artificial disc, you could send a blood sample off to Rush University. They literally saved me from disaster when they diagnosed my severe allergies to six common metals.

Have you had any dental work done lately? And if so, did you take any preventative antibiotics?. My dentist called the other day just before my appointment for a cleaning to give me a prescription. I had completely forgotten about needing it. (For others who are not familiar with this, it prevents the bacteria that are released into the bloodstream from congregating at the site of the discs or even hip replacements, etc.)

I hope you find the cause of this quickly. I was so sick (but without the fever) for weeks after I got home from surgery, then found out I was intolerant to dairy all of a sudden. I hope it is something as simple as that for you, and is over with soon.

Please keep us posted.

[KBear]

Hey Jack, I'll add my condolences on how sorry I am that you are going through this.

If you want to put your mind to rest about allergies to the artificial disc, you could send a blood sample off to Rush University. They literally saved me from disaster when they diagnosed my severe allergies to six common metals.

Have you had any dental work done lately? And if so, did you take any preventative antibiotics?. My dentist called the other day just before my appointment for a cleaning to give me a prescription. I had completely forgotten about needing it. (For others who are not familiar with this, it prevents the bacteria that are released into the bloodstream from congregating at the site of the discs or even hip replacements, etc.)

I hope you find the cause of this quickly. I was so sick (but without the fever) for weeks after I got home from surgery, then found out I was intolerant to dairy all of a sudden. I hope it is something as simple as that for you, and is over with soon.

Please keep us posted.

Do you have to do this every time you have dental work? Or just right after surgery? I think I kinda remember something about that, but not really.