Guest guest Posted May 7, 2002 Report Share Posted May 7, 2002 Howdy -- Haven't been keeping up with matters, and I apologize for that. All the expected reasons, unfortunately. Flare starting up, work kicking my butt, sick. Please help? Last night at work a colleague pointed out a swelling behind my ear to me, that I hadn't noticed. I am assuming it's a lymph node. It's really large, not painful, but very noticeable. I am on my third round of antibiotics for an ongoing infection that I can't seem to kill, so I'm thinking this is infection-related. But it also appears that nodes in my groin are also becoming involved. I am currently taking Levaquin for this infection, but I have already had a round of IV Levaquin and a ten-day course of Cipro, which have not touched my condition. I had a systemic infection three years ago (septicemia) that was quite serious. I am wondering now what I should do. I've been on my current Levaquin for five days and at first thought it was working, but my original symptoms have returned, as well as these new lymph (I guess) infections. Any suggestions or comments from folks who've had this or something like it happen? I can rule out measles, mumps and rubella because I had an MMR titer last year when I started at the hospital (and a bad reaction to it), and my work-related TB test two weeks ago was clear. I've already had mono two years ago, and these are not the same symptoms as the lymph involvement I had then. I was recently exposed to infectious meningitis, but was told that my current antibiotic (Cipro at the time) protected me, so I received no other treatment. Temp routinely elevated 2-3 degrees, and tiredness that has really become lassitude; I slept 12 hours last night and am considering sleeping more now. Any input would be very welcome. I have never experienced lymph swelling like this, and it is somewhat alarming. With my history of Sjogren's syndrome I am aware that the lympatic system can become compromised. I'm not real happy today. Thank you in advance, Em ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ " Even in nice Mr. son's stories, each boy's life only catches your deepest interest when a pirate is about to slit that sweet child's throat. What makes a story good ain't what makes a person good. " (Allan Gurganus) " Cut a good story anywhere, and it will bleed. " (Anton Chekhov) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2002 Report Share Posted May 8, 2002 Em, I don't have the beginnings of a clue! Sorry, hon, but I think you need to get yourself to a doctor asap! Good luck with it. Darcy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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