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I HAD A STRANGE ILLNESS THAT IS BAFFLING DOCTORS. IT
Question: I HAD A STRANGE ILLNESS THAT IS BAFFLING DOCTORS. IT STARTED WITH A BAD PAIN IN MY NAVEL AREA AFTER A WHILE IT GOT WORSE. I STARTED TO FEEL UPSET AND I STARTED VOMITING AND THE WAS BROWN-ISH AND BITTER. I WAS GOING FROM THE BED TO THE BATHROOM. THIS ALL WENT ON FOR ABOUT AN HOUR OR MORE. I SUDDENLY FELT MY THIGHS DRAWING UP AT WHICH TIME I STARTED TO EXPERIENCE INTENSE PAIN. I DID NOT GO TO THE HOSPITAL BUT THE NEXT DAY I FELT VERY WEAK AND I WENT TO THE DOCTOR SHE SAID IT WAS MY ELECTROLYTES WERE LOW BECAUSE I DRINK LOTS OF WATER. MY BLOOD WORK CAME BACK TODAY AND SHE COULD NOT SAY WHAT CAUSED MY ILLNESS BECAUSE ALL MY BLOOD WORK WAS NORMAL . I SHOULD LET YOU KNOW THAT I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH MYCOSIS FUNGOIDES A REAR TYPE OF LYMPHOMA . THIS STARTS ON THE OUTER SKIN AND THEN SPREADS TO THE INNER ORGANS. WHAT DO YOU SUGGEST? I THOUGHT OF DOING A PET SCAN SO I WANT TO DISCUSS IT WITH MY DOCTOR AT UNIVERSITY OF NC AT CHAPEL HILL.
Brief Answer:
Should consult with the oncologist as soon as possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
Although blood works came back normal, taking into account your personal history of mycosis fungoides, I think you should get immediate consultation with an Oncologist. Should not wait anymore. I am really sorry your doctor didn't ask that if he knew your diagnosis.
Your case is not a matter of blood electrolytes but dealing with this lymphoma has altered all your body's function.
So better to consult with oncologist first. S/he will decide the next steps for investigations and treatment.
All the best. Let me know if you have any other concern.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
Should consult with the oncologist as soon as possible
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.
Although blood works came back normal, taking into account your personal history of mycosis fungoides, I think you should get immediate consultation with an Oncologist. Should not wait anymore. I am really sorry your doctor didn't ask that if he knew your diagnosis.
Your case is not a matter of blood electrolytes but dealing with this lymphoma has altered all your body's function.
So better to consult with oncologist first. S/he will decide the next steps for investigations and treatment.
All the best. Let me know if you have any other concern.
Dr.Albana Sejdini
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