Hiya guys,
For almost two years, I have had symptoms that all began with experiencing a sudden SOB at work when I was walking around-- at the time, I was a 23 year old healthy male and didn't think much about it. However, as the weeks went on, the SOB persisted-- at first, this was my only symptom, but as time went on, I then experienced palpitations, and also tremors in legs, arms, and chest, typically after exerting myself. Now, fast forward 18 months later, and I went from a weight of 140 down to 120. I find gaining weight to be incredibly difficult, and am probably at around a 1-2 on the CFS energy level charts that Lerner has. I have gone thru Cardiac echo, EKG, Holter, ect, but nothing found. In the last 6 months, I began to experience Insomnia that has progressed to making it impossible to get more than 5-6 hours of sleep a night without a sleeping aid, as I typically awake every three hours. Also had CTs to check for abnormalities, endoscopy, colonoscopy, Thyroid panels, Cortisol, I.D.,ect, but nothing checks out. Really it's just a low Vit. D level that shows up. Pathetic after all that time it feels.
My question is...does this sound like CFS, or is it just too different from most cases. I think what sets mine apart from most, is that it started with many months of SOB upon exertion, and the fatigue came many months later, to the point where I have very little energy; however, where I see a connection with CFS is that my physical state is always worse after exertion...maybe not that day, but certainly the day after. Also, my appetite is fine, but my weight is down...which made everyone think Thyroid or Gastro, but haven't found anything. I'm living with the parents at the time, and I think that because they see all the tests coming back normal, that I somehow frightened myself into being bedridden, so that's kind of a difficult thing to deal with as well. Anyone else progress the same way as I have? I can't remember being sick before this happened, but recall being under a lot of stress at the time, and then the SOB kicked in one fateful night, until I've reached a point where it's just terrible. Also have a pretty low BP at 100/65 and a resting of only 62 bpm. Thanks,
Matt
For almost two years, I have had symptoms that all began with experiencing a sudden SOB at work when I was walking around-- at the time, I was a 23 year old healthy male and didn't think much about it. However, as the weeks went on, the SOB persisted-- at first, this was my only symptom, but as time went on, I then experienced palpitations, and also tremors in legs, arms, and chest, typically after exerting myself. Now, fast forward 18 months later, and I went from a weight of 140 down to 120. I find gaining weight to be incredibly difficult, and am probably at around a 1-2 on the CFS energy level charts that Lerner has. I have gone thru Cardiac echo, EKG, Holter, ect, but nothing found. In the last 6 months, I began to experience Insomnia that has progressed to making it impossible to get more than 5-6 hours of sleep a night without a sleeping aid, as I typically awake every three hours. Also had CTs to check for abnormalities, endoscopy, colonoscopy, Thyroid panels, Cortisol, I.D.,ect, but nothing checks out. Really it's just a low Vit. D level that shows up. Pathetic after all that time it feels.
My question is...does this sound like CFS, or is it just too different from most cases. I think what sets mine apart from most, is that it started with many months of SOB upon exertion, and the fatigue came many months later, to the point where I have very little energy; however, where I see a connection with CFS is that my physical state is always worse after exertion...maybe not that day, but certainly the day after. Also, my appetite is fine, but my weight is down...which made everyone think Thyroid or Gastro, but haven't found anything. I'm living with the parents at the time, and I think that because they see all the tests coming back normal, that I somehow frightened myself into being bedridden, so that's kind of a difficult thing to deal with as well. Anyone else progress the same way as I have? I can't remember being sick before this happened, but recall being under a lot of stress at the time, and then the SOB kicked in one fateful night, until I've reached a point where it's just terrible. Also have a pretty low BP at 100/65 and a resting of only 62 bpm. Thanks,
Matt