I've been sick for 8 weeks and I'm scared - YorkieTalk.com Forums

Lou · 05-23-2007, 11:39 AM

I've had what the doctor said was a weird virus running around in my body. It has attacked one area after the next. Think about your worst sinus infection ever, then the worst sore throat you have ever had, then the worst case of flu followed by the worst case of asthma. Along with all the other problems I have had headaches EVERY day, some of which are migraine level. The doctor put me on some strong medication and I started feeling better by week 5. On week 7 the whole thing started over again so I made another appointment to see the doctor. He called in a prescription for heavy duty antibiotics and I saw him yesterday. After a physical exam he commented on how many bruises I had on my arms and quite honestly I hadn't noticed but there are a lot of them. He started asking me questions that scared me so I asked him "Do you think I have leukemia?" All he said was "That is why I am giving you a blood test. I want to rule that out." I asked him what his gut level told him and he said that he thinks the blood test could show the cause of all the signs and symptoms but he thinks his first diagnosis is the correct one. I have allergies that left me open to a nasty virus and my body is having a hard time fighting it off. I am run down and weak. The office nurse called me a few minutes ago and told me that he wants to do another blood test on me. Her explanation is that I am very anemic and he wants to find out why. Should I be scared?

I can't tell my family this because we have a tendency to think the worst and I don't want anyone needlessly worrying but I have to talk to someone and you guys are the best listeners (readers) in the world.
Thanks for being there.
Lou

LuvtheCooper · 05-23-2007, 11:52 AM

Hi Lou, I don't have any advice, but I do hope you feel better really soon!!! Hopefully, you will know soon what EXACTLY is wrong and that probably will help alot. Worrying is probably the worst thing you can do, but realistically, what else are you gonna do? I would be worried sick too, anyone would. Anemia can really cause lots of other problems and maye if you can get that fixed, it will help the other problems. I have problems myself with being anemic and it is one of those things you always have to stay on top of. I hope you get some good news soon, and let us know when you do, cause I will be thinking about you!!

LuvMySissy · 05-23-2007, 11:58 AM

Hi Lou - I also don't have any advice other than to tell you to rest lots, continue to take care of yourself and I'll be sending prayers that this is nothing major.

Patti · 05-23-2007, 12:27 PM

Try not to make yourself sicker with worry, but eat properly and get plenty of rest. Did the dr wait 7 weeks to do a blood test? Hopefully it's just a really strong virus and you will feel better soon.

AngelWorks · 05-23-2007, 12:29 PM

My thoughts are with you and hope you have te best possible outcome.

Be strong ---- move forward and keep your head held high.

Lou · 05-23-2007, 01:22 PM

Thanks everyone. I am feeling more confident with each passing hour. I was really feeling lost there. I did google the symptoms of leukemia and I do have quite a few, but many of them are symptoms of anemia too. LuvtheCooper, are you under doctor's care?

And Patti, I was sick for 4 weeks before I finally made a doctor's appointment. When I finally saw him he was certain that I had caught a virus that some of his other patients have had. Most of them got put in the hospital. They didn't have it as long as I have had it.

red98vett · 05-23-2007, 01:32 PM

oh wow you have been sick - I hope they find out what's going on and GET WELL SOON !!! poor thing

patty58 · 05-23-2007, 01:35 PM

Bless your heart..I have been going thru some rough times lately and I kNow how the mind can conjure up all kinds of bad things. One really bad day I just imagined myself crawling up in Jesus lap and Him putting his arms around me. Can I tell you how much that helped. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Patty

Amber_lv · 05-23-2007, 01:43 PM

Oh honey i am so sorry you have been so sick

You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just try to keep good thoughts and know we are here you.

Sugar's Mom · 05-23-2007, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Lou

I've had what the doctor said was a weird virus running around in my body. It has attacked one area after the next. Think about your worst sinus infection ever, then the worst sore throat you have ever had, then the worst case of flu followed by the worst case of asthma. Along with all the other problems I have had headaches EVERY day, some of which are migraine level. The doctor put me on some strong medication and I started feeling better by week 5. On week 7 the whole thing started over again so I made another appointment to see the doctor. He called in a prescription for heavy duty antibiotics and I saw him yesterday. After a physical exam he commented on how many bruises I had on my arms and quite honestly I hadn't noticed but there are a lot of them. He started asking me questions that scared me so I asked him "Do you think I have leukemia?" All he said was "That is why I am giving you a blood test. I want to rule that out." I asked him what his gut level told him and he said that he thinks the blood test could show the cause of all the signs and symptoms but he thinks his first diagnosis is the correct one. I have allergies that left me open to a nasty virus and my body is having a hard time fighting it off. I am run down and weak. The office nurse called me a few minutes ago and told me that he wants to do another blood test on me. Her explanation is that I am very anemic and he wants to find out why. Should I be scared?

I can't tell my family this because we have a tendency to think the worst and I don't want anyone needlessly worrying but I have to talk to someone and you guys are the best listeners (readers) in the world.
Thanks for being there.
Lou

i bet he is testing you for pernicious anemia also. That is good that he is doing all these tests. i know you are sick with worry and I'm not going to tell you not to worry because I have been there and know you can't help it. Just TRY not to and just know that we are all praying for you for good test results.

daisy mae06 · 05-23-2007, 02:10 PM

WOW Lou I am so sorry you have been so sick. I sure hope they get to the root of your problem. I will keep you in my prayers.

LuvtheCooper · 05-23-2007, 02:31 PM

No, I am not under a doctor's care for anemia. It is just something I always have to battle, no giving blood for me

, I have to make sure I eat right and take vitamins or it will get bad. When I had my last child, I had to stay in the hospital because of it for awhile, I had to beg them to get me to leave and I had to promise to just rest and do nothing. I also bruise very easily, but I am not sure if that is related to being anemic. I do know though, that being anemic kinda feeds on itself..you get sick easily, hard to get over things, and then those sicknesses cause you to be more anemic...it can be a vicious cycle. Take care and let us know when you know more!!

Rudys Mom · 05-23-2007, 04:54 PM

Lou, I'm sorry you haven't felt good for a while.

I know you can't help but worry. Like others have said, try and think good thoughts. I will say a prayer that it's nothing serious.

Please keep us informed and I hope you'll be feeling better soon.

IluvLucy · 05-23-2007, 05:01 PM

Lou, you did the best thing you can possibly do by going to the doctor. You can't fight what you don't know. Please take care of youself. Prayers are going up for your speedy recovery

autumn star · 05-23-2007, 05:01 PM

I am a lot like you, a major worry wart. I have a tendency to always be burying myself. (it drives my family crazy) Last summer I had very similar symptoms (i also had a fever that lasted 3 months) it started in June and did not completely go away until Sept. I tested positive for the Parvo virus (who knew, I thought that was something only dogs got!)
From one worry wart to another, good luck and hopefully all will be just fine. Please let us know what happens!

05-23-2007, 11:39 AM	#1
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	I've been sick for 8 weeks and I'm scared I've had what the doctor said was a weird virus running around in my body. It has attacked one area after the next. Think about your worst sinus infection ever, then the worst sore throat you have ever had, then the worst case of flu followed by the worst case of asthma. Along with all the other problems I have had headaches EVERY day, some of which are migraine level. The doctor put me on some strong medication and I started feeling better by week 5. On week 7 the whole thing started over again so I made another appointment to see the doctor. He called in a prescription for heavy duty antibiotics and I saw him yesterday. After a physical exam he commented on how many bruises I had on my arms and quite honestly I hadn't noticed but there are a lot of them. He started asking me questions that scared me so I asked him "Do you think I have leukemia?" All he said was "That is why I am giving you a blood test. I want to rule that out." I asked him what his gut level told him and he said that he thinks the blood test could show the cause of all the signs and symptoms but he thinks his first diagnosis is the correct one. I have allergies that left me open to a nasty virus and my body is having a hard time fighting it off. I am run down and weak. The office nurse called me a few minutes ago and told me that he wants to do another blood test on me. Her explanation is that I am very anemic and he wants to find out why. Should I be scared? I can't tell my family this because we have a tendency to think the worst and I don't want anyone needlessly worrying but I have to talk to someone and you guys are the best listeners (readers) in the world. Thanks for being there. Lou __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

05-23-2007, 11:52 AM	#2
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	Hi Lou, I don't have any advice, but I do hope you feel better really soon!!! Hopefully, you will know soon what EXACTLY is wrong and that probably will help alot. Worrying is probably the worst thing you can do, but realistically, what else are you gonna do? I would be worried sick too, anyone would. Anemia can really cause lots of other problems and maye if you can get that fixed, it will help the other problems. I have problems myself with being anemic and it is one of those things you always have to stay on top of. I hope you get some good news soon, and let us know when you do, cause I will be thinking about you!! __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley

05-23-2007, 11:58 AM	#3
LuvMySissy Luv my Angel, too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: USA Posts: 9,333	Hi Lou - I also don't have any advice other than to tell you to rest lots, continue to take care of yourself and I'll be sending prayers that this is nothing major. __________________ Sissy & Angel

05-23-2007, 12:27 PM	#4
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	Try not to make yourself sicker with worry, but eat properly and get plenty of rest. Did the dr wait 7 weeks to do a blood test? Hopefully it's just a really strong virus and you will feel better soon. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

05-23-2007, 01:22 PM	#6
Lou Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: A little town south of Chicago Posts: 4,525	Thanks everyone. I am feeling more confident with each passing hour. I was really feeling lost there. I did google the symptoms of leukemia and I do have quite a few, but many of them are symptoms of anemia too. LuvtheCooper, are you under doctor's care? And Patti, I was sick for 4 weeks before I finally made a doctor's appointment. When I finally saw him he was certain that I had caught a virus that some of his other patients have had. Most of them got put in the hospital. They didn't have it as long as I have had it. __________________ http://www.its-a-yorkie-thing.com Gracie Skeeter Adie Tyler

05-23-2007, 12:29 PM	#5
AngelWorks Donating YT Addict Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: NY Posts: 1,752	My thoughts are with you and hope you have te best possible outcome. Be strong ---- move forward and keep your head held high.

05-23-2007, 01:32 PM	#7
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	oh wow you have been sick - I hope they find out what's going on and GET WELL SOON !!! poor thing __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

05-23-2007, 01:35 PM	#8
patty58 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: texas Posts: 5,272	Bless your heart..I have been going thru some rough times lately and I kNow how the mind can conjure up all kinds of bad things. One really bad day I just imagined myself crawling up in Jesus lap and Him putting his arms around me. Can I tell you how much that helped. I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers. Patty

05-23-2007, 01:43 PM	#9
Amber_lv Peeka Boo I See You! Donating Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Salt Lake Posts: 7,161 Blog Entries: 3	Oh honey i am so sorry you have been so sick You are in my thoughts and prayers. Just try to keep good thoughts and know we are here you. __________________ Peeka-Boo-Daisy-Designs <---Click Here Peeka's MyspaceDaisy's Myspace Peeka's Dogster

05-23-2007, 02:10 PM	#11
daisy mae06 Kodi & Pixie 2 Donating Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: NEBRASKA Posts: 14,766	WOW Lou I am so sorry you have been so sick. I sure hope they get to the root of your problem. I will keep you in my prayers. __________________ OK Yorkie Rescue - http://okyorkierescue.org LorisCritterSitter.com

05-23-2007, 02:31 PM	#12
LuvtheCooper & LuvtheCarley too! Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Wa State/Texas Posts: 1,625	No, I am not under a doctor's care for anemia. It is just something I always have to battle, no giving blood for me , I have to make sure I eat right and take vitamins or it will get bad. When I had my last child, I had to stay in the hospital because of it for awhile, I had to beg them to get me to leave and I had to promise to just rest and do nothing. I also bruise very easily, but I am not sure if that is related to being anemic. I do know though, that being anemic kinda feeds on itself..you get sick easily, hard to get over things, and then those sicknesses cause you to be more anemic...it can be a vicious cycle. Take care and let us know when you know more!! __________________ Delaina Cooper & Carley

05-23-2007, 04:54 PM	#13
Rudys Mom Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lancaster, PA Posts: 4,327	Lou, I'm sorry you haven't felt good for a while. I know you can't help but worry. Like others have said, try and think good thoughts. I will say a prayer that it's nothing serious. Please keep us informed and I hope you'll be feeling better soon. __________________ Rudy, Zoey & Buster's mom (Dawn) Rest In Peace my precious Gracie girl & Lucky buddie Dogster:http://www.dogster.com/dogs/382659 & http://www.dogster.com/dogs/497315

05-23-2007, 05:01 PM	#14
IluvLucy Lovin' Lucy & Rebel Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 4,438	Lou, you did the best thing you can possibly do by going to the doctor. You can't fight what you don't know. Please take care of youself. Prayers are going up for your speedy recovery __________________ Kim , Rebel ,and baby Dixie RIP my sweet Lucy

05-23-2007, 05:01 PM	#15
autumn star Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Long Island Posts: 6,095	I am a lot like you, a major worry wart. I have a tendency to always be burying myself. (it drives my family crazy) Last summer I had very similar symptoms (i also had a fever that lasted 3 months) it started in June and did not completely go away until Sept. I tested positive for the Parvo virus (who knew, I thought that was something only dogs got!) From one worry wart to another, good luck and hopefully all will be just fine. Please let us know what happens!