Hi All,
Quick demographics - married, 35 year old mother of a 15 year old, live in North Georgia.
About 3 weeks ago, I had a spot on my back go numb. I thought it was odd, but nothing really out of the ordinary. The numbness came and went for about 2 weeks. It bothered me, especially when I started to take in account my other symptoms. Prior to the back numbness, i had been experiencing some depression, but I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 19 years ago, so there again, I wasn't too worried. However, here I am today. The numbness in my back eventually stopped, but I also had numbness in my face, sharp pain shooting across my temples into my eyes, pain in the back of my left leg and in my left knee, along with pain and stiffness when I first get up to walk.
Over the past few years, I've developed IBS, had unexplained pain in my gut, mystery rashes (I have one right now on my neck/chest), intolerance to cold and heat (even sunlight. It can be 20 degrees out, but the sun still bothers my skin). I also visited a doctor back in April for what was suspected carpal tunnel, but the results of the nerve test were negative. I've also had trouble with concentrating, which is affecting my work, fatigue that affects both work and home, and some loss of balance. I try not to read too much into things until I've seen a doctor, but I'm at the point I can't even stand myself. Luckily, I have an appointment tomorrow. Oh, and I also had Mono when I was 16, which I've read can be a contributing factor.
If I look back over the last few years, I realize I've had what appears to be relapses of whatever "this" is. I'm looking for some insight and just a place to talk through all of this. This seemed likd a good place to start. Thank you in advance for any words you can offer.
Quick demographics - married, 35 year old mother of a 15 year old, live in North Georgia.
About 3 weeks ago, I had a spot on my back go numb. I thought it was odd, but nothing really out of the ordinary. The numbness came and went for about 2 weeks. It bothered me, especially when I started to take in account my other symptoms. Prior to the back numbness, i had been experiencing some depression, but I was diagnosed with Bipolar Disorder 19 years ago, so there again, I wasn't too worried. However, here I am today. The numbness in my back eventually stopped, but I also had numbness in my face, sharp pain shooting across my temples into my eyes, pain in the back of my left leg and in my left knee, along with pain and stiffness when I first get up to walk.
Over the past few years, I've developed IBS, had unexplained pain in my gut, mystery rashes (I have one right now on my neck/chest), intolerance to cold and heat (even sunlight. It can be 20 degrees out, but the sun still bothers my skin). I also visited a doctor back in April for what was suspected carpal tunnel, but the results of the nerve test were negative. I've also had trouble with concentrating, which is affecting my work, fatigue that affects both work and home, and some loss of balance. I try not to read too much into things until I've seen a doctor, but I'm at the point I can't even stand myself. Luckily, I have an appointment tomorrow. Oh, and I also had Mono when I was 16, which I've read can be a contributing factor.
If I look back over the last few years, I realize I've had what appears to be relapses of whatever "this" is. I'm looking for some insight and just a place to talk through all of this. This seemed likd a good place to start. Thank you in advance for any words you can offer.
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