Over the past three and half weeks, I’ve felt like a patient on the t.v series, Medical Mystery. My illness started with a sore throat, a runny nose, and a lack of energy. So I did what everybody does. I put on my nurse’s hat and diagnosed myself with strep throat. To confirm my diagnoses, I went to see the doctor.
To my surprise, I had an upper respiratory infection instead. The doctor gave me two shots and sent my home with an additional prescription of antibiotics.
After a week or so, I should have been getting better. Instead, I grew worse. My body longed for sleep day and night. Normal everyday tasks such as running errands or doing the laundry exhausted me. Plus, the glands in my throat and under my arms became swollen and tender. I returned to the doctor.
This time I was diagnosed with Mono and put on six weeks of bed rest. What? As a mom with two teenagers, a husband, a dog and a ministry, I’m not sure I knew what “bed-rest” looked like. Not to mention that Mono is usually a childhood disease–isn’t it?? At least I was a child the last time I had Mono. Which raised another question in my mind, “Can you get Mono more than once?”
My childhood doctor told me that Mono’s stays in the system. While it can reoccur, the symptoms would be mild. Well, my symptoms were not mild. In fact, new symptoms developed over the weekend. My muscles began to ache. Yesterday, I went to see an Internist.
I learned that a person can get Mono more than once in a life time. That’s not all. There are other viruses and diseases that mimic Mono as well. While this doctor agreed that my symptoms pointed to Mono, she decided to test me for other possibilities as well. It will take a week before the results are in.
As I wait and rest, I can’t help but wonder… is it Mono or a Medical Mystery???
DOakley says
Keep us posted, Micca. I had a friend in college who came down with it. I don't know if stress seems to play a role in it, but it has in most of the cases I've heard–where the people are really busy.
I know what you mean about bed-rest. I can sometimes get drowsy around 3 in the afternoon, but work through it. Who has time for a nap!
Let us know what happens. I, for one, love a good mystery, but I like to see them resolved, too.
B His Girl says
I pray the mystery is solved and your energy is restored. Lord give the doctors wisdom and knowledge to treat Micca. May her family pitch in more and serve her as she gets well. Bless her time resting. Thank you Lord for being mindful of Micca and all of us. We love you. B
Deborah says
Heavenly Father,
I come before You to ask that You watch over Micca while she is resting. Please heal her with Your loving touch.
In Jesus' Name, Amen
Rest, rest, rest Micca.
Deborah
Rachel Olsen says
Praying for you today, roomie.
Angela @ Refresh My Soul Blog says
I am so sorry to hear this sweet Micca!!! You didn't have any recent tick bites have you? Lyme can do that too. So sorry. I will be praying. I know how you feel.
Hang in there.
Much love,
Angela
Oh Dear says
Hang in there lady!
sagreen125 says
I know a homeschooling mom and friend that came down with mono. she rested and is better
so rest.
Kim says
micca–
have them test you for Lyme…it is very important that they rule that out…the long term affects are devastating. A friends husband just had a pic-line put in yesterday for Lyme and my mother-in-law had it 2 years ago and her immune system has been affected greatly.
hugs & prayers,
Kim
Cynthia says
You need Dr. House. Heehee!
Praying that you feel better soon!
Shonda says
I hope you get to feeling better soon and and I pray that your mind will be at peace while you wait for the results. We have a God that heals! I am also praying for your healing in Jesus name.