
Having Muscle And Joint Pain, Itchy Rashes On Chest And Leg And Wired Bowel Movements. What's Wrong?

I do agree you are a pretty lass, but did you have to send your photograph 7 times :) . I faithfully clicked on each & viewed all 7! ;-) Just kidding. Understand that you probably held XXXXXXX (the mouse) down a touch too long :)
On a serious note, was there a LE cells test & ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation test) done? I note the butterfly rash. There appears to be a lot of stress related symptoms esp IBS (idiopathic bowel syndrome) interspersed with the LE phenomenon. Correct me if am wrong, but are there some specific stresssors in your life last 1-2 years apart from feeling ill? Is it possible that it is some 'drug induced' Lupus precipitated around the time you visited the ER...as you date your symptoms to that point...just a thought.
Are there any double stranded DNA & other similar tests done. If not, perhaps best to do the tests i suggested..LE cells, ESR,Double stranded DNA & send in the XXXXXXX titres..was it 'speckled' or 'not'...& a serum creatinine & blood urea test.
My initial reaction is it is a lupus phenomenon possibly precipitated by some antibiotic etc taken for that tooth issue or heat exhaustion at the ER & subsequently continued. Else, it could be some sort of mixed connective tissue problem or plain systemic lupus erythematosus. I shall be better placed to opine when i get those other tests.
Possibly an endoscopy is in order & a visit to the gastroenterologist may be the first order of the day together with the lab tests. Then with all the results, a visit to a good XXXXXXX medicine specialist may serve you better than individual specialists like an endocrinologist.
Do hope this view helps you make a clear, informed deciscion & wish you good health!
Cheers & Godspeed...Relax..am sure it will soon sort out!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD


Chill..it is'nt that bad or sinister. If my guess is right, this LE phenomenon could be penicillin allergy aggravated. Stop all peniciliins & penicllin derivative antibiotics et al. Also avoid all foods which contan penicillin or penicillamine derivatives..google & am sure a list will pop up..cross out the ones in your diet. Stop all milk & dairy products in whatever form for a month. Drink loads of water. This is probably what you CAN do while waiting for that doctor's appointment.
Must remember to avoid women who lift weight ;-) as i stand at 5 ft 3 incjh & 56 kgs :)
Seriously tho', trust you have a 'partner'/'spouse' as believe personally said person can give you both emotional & physical (read : sex) support at this point which will only help boost immunity! & that is the order of the day..so go out & get em Girl!
Chin up...am running late to work but wanted to slip this in to give you some hope & courage & perspective. You may want to consider making a trip to India, get yourself sorted out & take a holiday if your job/vacation permits instead of waiting for that appt..get on a plane ;-) believe it is called med tourism..can put u onto some folk at my hospital who do this & we do have a good multi-speciality unit here. If your doc appt is round the corner, wait on..its not urgent at all,,,
Cheers & Good luck..stay in touch..promise to mail back in about 6 hrs possibly before your bed time but u will have to mail so that i have a return path to mail bk on....joys of technology! :) Keep similing...Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD

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