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Offline SirLoin

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« on: November 16, 2003, 08:16:17 PM »
Does anyone have medical knowledge on viruses and perhaps can help me?..Me wife got sick a couple of days ago and yesterday broke out in hives and had severely aching joints.She drove herself to a medical clinic where she was examined by two doctors...They seemed to come to the conclusion that she had 2 viruses affecting her by examining the two different types of bumps...They said that it was at the end of the sickness as the bumps are a good sign that the body is rejecting the bugs.

Well today I had to drop her off at the hospital(they wouldn't let me in with our 11 month old baby)..She is unable to walk and is in severe pain..a nurse went and got her a wheelchair to take her in.

Well it's been 7 hours and countless exams and none of the doctors know what the hell she is battling.The pain is getting worse though they gave her painkillers recently.

I'm just waiting at home very uneasy and thought maybe someone here has seen this before.

Thnx in advance.
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« Reply #1 on: November 16, 2003, 08:30:15 PM »
Not sure at all...But will ask wife when i talk to her in a bit...She was in medical field..maybe she would have a guess....Best wishes to you and her...and prayers:)

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« Reply #2 on: November 16, 2003, 08:44:30 PM »
Off the top of my head, but did she get checked for Lyme Disease?

I'll think about it tonight...

I hope she recovers quickly, let us know how she is doing.

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« Reply #3 on: November 16, 2003, 08:52:24 PM »
It sounds as if she is having a reaction to something.. Is she allergic?

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« Reply #4 on: November 16, 2003, 09:08:18 PM »
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Off the top of my head, but did she get checked for Lyme Disease?



I doubt it is that..Haven't been in deep grass since summer..But I will mention it thnx.

and she has no known alergies that she can think of.
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« Reply #5 on: November 16, 2003, 09:13:21 PM »
Hey Loin, are the joints inflamed as well as sore?

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« Reply #6 on: November 16, 2003, 09:39:01 PM »
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Hey Loin, are the joints inflamed as well as sore?


Yes they are very swollen.Knees ankles wrists all swollen.
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« Reply #7 on: November 16, 2003, 09:39:48 PM »
I don't know what is it, I just want to know were thinking of you and your wife SirLoin!



Hope they find out what it is and can cure it quickly so you two can get back to what you were doing 11 months ago.:)



Just a thought, you don't need to be in deep grass to get ticks, I belive there known to drop from the trees. They kindof Dive Bomb :eek: , they attach to anything warm, they can even feel the heat radiating from your body.


Mom says possibility of tick, deer tick caries lyme disease. Very tiny ticks.
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« Reply #8 on: November 16, 2003, 09:41:41 PM »
Lyme disease can lie dormant for a period before emerging...

Either way Sir Loin,  I will add your wife to my prayers this evening.  Take care to her and your family.
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« Reply #9 on: November 16, 2003, 10:05:47 PM »
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Yes they are very swollen.Knees ankles wrists all swollen.


Did she take any aspirine or other medications when the symptoms first showed up?

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« Reply #10 on: November 16, 2003, 10:11:00 PM »
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Did she take any aspirine or other medications when the symptoms first showed up?


Yes,she's been taking Vick's DayQuil(daytime cold/flu) the last several days..Not sure if she's had these before.
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« Reply #11 on: November 16, 2003, 10:27:10 PM »
Active Ingredients (in each 15 ml tablespoon):

Acetaminophen 325 mg (pain reliever/fever reducer)
Dextromethorphan HBr 10 mg (cough suppressant)
Pseudoephedrine HCl 30 mg (nasal decongestant)

http://www.mythos.com/pharmacy/Index_DrugName.aspx?L=P&P=16

Doesn't sound like there's anything suspect in the DayQuil to me.  My wife is going to post the symptoms on her BBS, if it's okay with you.  There are some medical professionals there.

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« Reply #12 on: November 16, 2003, 10:39:59 PM »
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My wife is going to post the symptoms on her BBS, if it's okay with you.  There are some medical professionals there.


Yes please go ahead and post..And thnx m8.
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« Reply #13 on: November 16, 2003, 10:45:59 PM »
No problem, I'll let you know as soon as something comes up.

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« Reply #14 on: November 17, 2003, 12:09:43 AM »
This sounds alot like the way a person would react to a venomous insect/animal bite.  I think the body produces histamine and that causes the wierd reactions.