I found out what's wrong with me (long)!

[Rock'n Robin]

Most of last week I fought a low grade fever and some back pain. Sunday night my neck started to hurt. It wasn't bad enough to miss school, although by yesterday morning the back of my knee was also messed up--thought I pulled a hamstring. I worked yesterday but had to turn my entire head to talk to kids (which they thought was pretty funny) and I limped. By the end of the day my left shoulder also hurt.
Well by last night/this morning I was in agony. EVERY joint in my body doesn't just ache, they hurt! I could barely get out of bed today and I was shuffling around like an old granny, and hunched over to boot. Pain in my shoulders, back, wrists, ankles, knees, and it hurts to make a fist (actually typing is no picnic). I did NOT go in to teach today. This is a problem because my seniors are done next Friday and I need to work.
Well I got into my DR. and he says what I have is almost like infectious arthritis--whatever virus I've been fighting for 10 days is producing immune antibodies that are for some reason attacking the lining of my joints--there isn't any outward swelling but they are swollen inside, which is why my hands are all puffy as well. It may take 6-8 days to work it's way out of my system--he said I may have to take the rest of the week! (impossible BTW, unless I go in tomorrow and leave lesson plans before school). What can I do? Ibuprofen and heat (thank God we got a hot tub). No walking for exercise--he even asked me if I wanted a wheelchair as I limped out of the office! No thanks! I had to also get some blood work done to verify things and rule out anything MORE serious.
So I wasn't imagining things, and I don't remember being in pain like this for a long, long time. If you could throw some Prayers and PD my way for the rest of the week I'd appreciate it. Life is going on for the other 4 family members and I need a little strength to drive to practices, etc. and go to DD#1's last band concert tonight (she's giving up band after this year).
Robin M.

 

[grinningghost]

Prayers and pixie dust for a swift recovery. Go sit in your hot tub and try to get some relief.

 

[disneygals]

for you! How scary! I hope you feel better soon!

 

[amid chaos]

It sounds very painful. Did they do a Lyme disease test???? if not, you may want to insist upon it.

 

[zurgswife]

Have you been tested for Lyme's sounds exactly like it....

Opps Amid beat me too it..

 

[Big V]

Take care of yourself! Sending prayers your way.

 

[dianeschlicht]

Sounds kind of like when I had Fifth's disease. I had a temp for 5 days, and I have NEVER hurt that badly!

 

[Rajah]

Sending P&PD your way.

 

[tiggersmom2]

prayers and pixie dust your way

 

[CEDmom]

Take care of yourself. Hope you're better soon.

 

[loisg1]

Sending prayers your way that you'll feel better real soon. In the meantime, please don't overdo....

Lois

 

[Rock'n Robin]

Thanks for the idea about the Lymes test, I had thought of that yesterday but forgot...I have a follow up next week when the blood work is done and I"ll ask for that test.
Robin M.

 

[Micca]

Yikes! Hope you feel better soon

 

[Stepharoonie!]

Hope you feel better soon!!

 

[LScot]

Robin, Several years ago I was sick for a couple days with flu-like symptoms. Upon returning to work, as the day went by, I couldn't bear to stand up behind the hair cutting chair. My ankles hurt soooo bad. I couldn't use the curling iron because of the twist motion used with a marcel curling iron--my wrists really ached.

I went to my chiropractor's office and he asked me if I had being running a fever. He felt of my ankles, knees, elbows, wrists etc. and said something about the toxins in my body setting in my joints. I told the man nothing about what hurt (I always tested him like that ).

I don't know what he did to me exactly, but he worked on me for a little while and sent me home. I was FINE. Nothing even ached. I could not believe it. That was day I started believing a good chiropractor really can help you. (And I know they can't cure everything BTW )

It does sound similar though. I feel for you. Here's hoping you get well soon!!

 

[Dan Murphy]

Do hope you feel better, Robin, and soon. What a bummer, what a time of the year. Good ideas there about that Lyme disease. My best, with prayers for you, Robin, please let us know how it goes.

 

[Pembo]

Prayers and pd for you. Nothing worse than being a mom and being sick!