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Please help, migratory joint pain and list of other symptoms
Hello, I was wondering if anyone could help me because I have not had much luck in seeing a provider as of yet. I am a 19 y/o F and three weeks ago I got an upper respiratory infection that caused facial paralysis and on one side and a bunch of sores in my mouth and led to me being diagnosed with Bells Palsy. I was treated with prednisone and valtrex but still suffered from debilitating migraines, nausea, and severe dizziness. I have a family history of autoimmune diseases. My mom has MS and her mom has RA. Now, for the past few days I have been suffering from severe migratory joint pain. It started in my ankle and it was swollen for a few and then I kept an ace bandage on 24/7 which helped, not too long after that it migrated to my hip which caused severe pain and caused me to limp. I have had severe neck pain on one side for several days now and so I’m wondering if this is a sign of something autoimmune going on and if so, what it could be. I appreciate any insight you have, thank you!
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It would be good to have your doctor do labwork to check for autoimmune/inflammation markers, thyroid panel, hormone levels and neuropathy (glucose, vitamin deficiencies/toxicities). Depending on the results, you may benefit from seeing a neurologist, rheumatologist, and immunologist.
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2 ReactionsYou likely had Zoster that caused the post viral symptoms.
Start with lab tests with your PCP before any further prednisone and schedule with a rheumatologist ASAP. Can your primary push to get you seen?’
I remember having Bells Palsy after having so many viruses hit me within 5 years. I had chicken pox, Epstein Barr (mono), Hashimoto's all within a short time period. From age 36 to 40. I feel like the viruses continue to flare and cause ongoing issues. Viruses all don't go away. They just go dormant. What is the answer? I wish someone would tell me also. I now have tendonitis throughout my whole body that flares on certain parts randomly. Agree autoimmune conditions lead to others because antibodies are attacking a particular area. Lab work plus doing Lyme Disease work up. Mine was borderline but they said it was normal. I have a lot of bloodwork that is borderline but normal. Check inflammation markers. CRP, Erythrocyte Sedimentation Rate (ESR), Ferritin levels.
I think you should go to urgent care and get worked up/labs.