Question: Hi;
I've had some dental infections, with a couple of rounds of antibiotics, including Ravamycine, before I had a molar extracted Feb. 26, 2015. The dentist used Propofol for I.V. sedation, and although I was jumpy for 12 post treatment, I was ok. I developed flu-like symptoms the next day, with pronounced muscle weakness and coughing and some nasal discharge. I had a couple of days of fever. The muscle weakness has lasted 5 weeks, as well lightheadedness and some dyspnea on mild exertionfor the past 3 weeks.. I saw my doctor, and she did a general exam, including muscle strength, co-ordination, and reflexes. I recently had a full eye exam with an ophthalmologist including visual fields. The bloodwork found that my CBC, blood sugar, thyroid were fine, but my CK was elevated which it has been in the past. I do have high cholesterol and I have been on Lipitor on and off, but I do have myalgia with it and it scares me. I have low pseudocholinesterase, and I did have significant muscle weakness with Botox in my forehead, all over my body for months, but it did resolve. My mother died of ALS at 70 years of age.
I'm nervous about the muscle weakness and lightheadedness, as I don't why it has lasted so long. My physician thinks it might be the combination of the dental sedation and the flu, but I had asked her for and echo test, as I had so many dental infections and worry it might effect my endocardium. Do you have any other suggestions as to what might be causing these symptoms? I've heard of post influenza asthenia but I don't know anything about this.
I have general good health otherwise and I only take Avamys for allergies.
I appreciate any suggestions.