A case for House
So it seems. that I am stumping the docs. The parasites that the dermotoligist doc diagnosed, cutaneous larva migrans, are possible but very unlikely as they don't last years in the system. Nor do they normally cause fevers. So it is a bit of a wait and see game to see if the meds for them will affect whatever else is going on. I see the dermotologist again next week.
What I did find out today was that the infectious disease specilist (IDS) doc tested me for all the various moving rash parasites he could think of. I come out clear for the most part. I barely, litterally the lowest level possible, test positive for paragonimiasis. The thing is it normally results in lung issues which I have not exhibited. Makes me think my system has been fighting them rather successfully. The other thing I found out was that I did have mono before but do not now. It is possible that the mono lead me to discovering the little suckers.
So now I have to do three stool tests on different days plus redo the blood test that came out positive to see if this is what it is. The IDS-Doc took a pic of my moving rash as I am a puzzle of a case so who knows I just may be written up.
I am not sure why but this sort of overwhelms me. I feel really on my own with it. And even though I know it isn't somehting super major and that my body has been able to keep it in check I feel somehow as if I should have known sooner should have figured it out. I don't know how.
The IDS-Doc seems to think it came from something I ate in Kenya but I think it comes from my time in Guatemala. I think it has been aroudn for like 6 years. I did have the diariah and the like after my trip to Guatemala in Feb of 2006. And the paragonimiasis can stick around in the system of a human for like 20 years. It would be great to find out for sure and be able to treat it and get back to a new normal.
At least I know, through medical proof, that what is happening is not all in my head. Stress may exacerbate the systems but it does not cause it. So thank you stress and mono for getting me to the doctors so I might figure out what is happening. Now parasites you have done your job. I am paying attention to my body. You can go on your merry way. As can the low grade fevers and fatigue. I am ready to be Tigger again!
What I did find out today was that the infectious disease specilist (IDS) doc tested me for all the various moving rash parasites he could think of. I come out clear for the most part. I barely, litterally the lowest level possible, test positive for paragonimiasis. The thing is it normally results in lung issues which I have not exhibited. Makes me think my system has been fighting them rather successfully. The other thing I found out was that I did have mono before but do not now. It is possible that the mono lead me to discovering the little suckers.
So now I have to do three stool tests on different days plus redo the blood test that came out positive to see if this is what it is. The IDS-Doc took a pic of my moving rash as I am a puzzle of a case so who knows I just may be written up.
I am not sure why but this sort of overwhelms me. I feel really on my own with it. And even though I know it isn't somehting super major and that my body has been able to keep it in check I feel somehow as if I should have known sooner should have figured it out. I don't know how.
The IDS-Doc seems to think it came from something I ate in Kenya but I think it comes from my time in Guatemala. I think it has been aroudn for like 6 years. I did have the diariah and the like after my trip to Guatemala in Feb of 2006. And the paragonimiasis can stick around in the system of a human for like 20 years. It would be great to find out for sure and be able to treat it and get back to a new normal.
At least I know, through medical proof, that what is happening is not all in my head. Stress may exacerbate the systems but it does not cause it. So thank you stress and mono for getting me to the doctors so I might figure out what is happening. Now parasites you have done your job. I am paying attention to my body. You can go on your merry way. As can the low grade fevers and fatigue. I am ready to be Tigger again!