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PostPosted: Wed Sep 10, 2008 12:09 am 
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Hi there merseybeatle,
It's true what Nick has said about the depression thing. I thought I was far too 'clever' to not realise I had depression, but that's exactly what I did have, and looking back I think I'd had it for years. The SSRI type drugs worked for me, but also writing things down - not necessarily to show anyone else - helped me to understand what was disturbing me. Often just saying or writing your thoughts makes things clearer.
Ask yourself is there something that's so obviously at the bottom of things, that you can't see it. Like the elephant in the room.

Don't forget the powers of music either. Playing or listening, even when you think it won't make any difference, it often does.

All the best to you anyway, and keep us posted :wink:

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I went through a similar experience several years ago and my heart really goes out to you. Went to many doctors and worked my way up to quite a few specialists - I just knew something was really wrong, so many bizarre symptoms, but the doctors couldn't find a diagnosis and I couldn't get anyone to take it too seriously. It got so bad I was laying down all the time (tough with small children) and having trouble remaining upright when I walked (no alcohol involved). It was so scary. My friend came down with similar symptoms and we eventually found the problem. Good news is nothing fatal or even permanently incapacitating, but treatment was long by that time. I'll PM you my email if you would like more info rather than discussing it here and you can see if any of it matches up. If not, at least know that I understand how frustrated you are and encourage you to keep seeking a solution.

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merseybeatle wrote:
[I made the mistake weeks ago of goin on the net looking for what it could be so I've started analysing every little thing now, like bruises I can't explain mean I've got Leukemia, this slightly swollen thing means Lymphoma. Also made the big mistake of reading other peoples stories of how they were misdiagnosed with things until it was too late.


Hi mersey beatle and sorry your in such a bad way with things...........I totally agree with Nick about the self medication...................it doesnt work..............and I am sure looking on the Internet hasnt helped at all............

Stay positive and keep us posted.

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I can only echo the good wishes and advice here and hope you feel better soon. Viruses can hang around in your system for weeks and weeks and you're probably thoroughly run down by now - not too mention the effects of all the stressing you're doing. All the very best and, as others have said, try and keep positive, avoiding medical dictionaries - both online and in hard copy. All the best :)

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worry+stress=depression=vicious cycle=worry, stress, depression and so on and so on.

I told you not to go on those websites you berk! it just fuels your imagination. tell the doc you want citalopram or something like it and find out where your nearest crisis centre is for counselling. they're brilliant. i'll eat my underpants if they don't see you immeadiately.

do it now!!!

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hi all,

just thought i'd update on what's been going on (if anyone is arsed!). Still feeling pretty much the same, neck is pretty sore most of the time, paid for a load of blood tests which all came back normal apparently, apart from a slightly raised white cell count (neutrophils). Also had a CT scan on my neck which showed a lot of swollen nodes, but according to the doctor doing the scanning they're "probably due to infection". The doc who did the blood tests has been in touch with me and said that I shouldn't be worrying about anything life threatening, which is a good thing, but I can't help worrying about it anyway now, I think I've dug myself into a pretty big hole mentally. The swollen nodes and almost constant neck pain don't really help reassure me that it's something that's going to go away, plus I get the pain on and off in loads of different places now too; underarm, groin, behind my knees, sometimes get itchy skin too, which the doc reckons is because of anxiety. I'd like to think most of this could be put down to anxiety to be honest, but I've got my doubts.

This bloody illness has almost cleared me out of money now, I'm going back to the ENT specialist on Friday (thank god, on the NHS). I just wish I knew what it was or that it'd go away, the second half of this year has been a total nightmare.

So yeh, trying to stay positive, but finding it very, very difficult!


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you have my sympathy i have only just got over a two week nightmare of a bug,laid out like a corpse on a slab and i exagerate not...so what you must be goin through :shock:

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Hi Merseybeatle. I hope you are feeling better and have taken some comfort and reassurance from the test results that you have had back. x

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Hi there Merseybeatle,
Sounds like this infection is giving you a real hard time :( .................... I honestly really feel for you..............its the not knowing that is such a headache................but hope things start to get better and I know its difficult but hang in there Merseybeatle, keep going with the NHS........................ and do keep us posted............

Wishing you a very speedy 'get better'!!


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never forget you are in charge of your life and if you want a 5th opinion then you can get it ! you do need to relax though stress on its own can do alot of damage . maybe the lump behind your ear is sum sort of absess ? anyway i hope you feel better ! if your that worried keep buggin the doc ! good luck !

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