cottonmaple
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Since Nov.2011, my husband have had ten mysterious attacks that initially occurred approximately every two months. The last four months, the frequency has increased to about every five weeks. He's been hospitalized for four day stays on four of the occasions. He can't endure the ride on the other occasions.
These attacks have all been exactly the same: -
--- Bowel movement at 6:00am. (no strain,no blood.) Everything is routine.
Immediately, a light flush comes over his entire body. Within two minutes, he has an overall weakness...even facial muscles. He's weak as a limp, wet noodle. I help him as he try to get into the bed with assistance from the walker. He is too weak to speak, eat, etc. Sweats and chills, fever, as well. He becomes extremely restless. Almost non stop hiccup like reaction for 48 hours, or so. Dry heaves. White cell count elevates to 17,300, etc. These symptoms continue for three or four days, with several more days required to regain strength.
We don't know what it is. The referral from our primary physician for neurologist to see him is taking forever. I thought I'd rather ask opinion from this forum instead of burying my head in the sand w/ this waiting game.
Much appreciation.
These attacks have all been exactly the same: -
--- Bowel movement at 6:00am. (no strain,no blood.) Everything is routine.
Immediately, a light flush comes over his entire body. Within two minutes, he has an overall weakness...even facial muscles. He's weak as a limp, wet noodle. I help him as he try to get into the bed with assistance from the walker. He is too weak to speak, eat, etc. Sweats and chills, fever, as well. He becomes extremely restless. Almost non stop hiccup like reaction for 48 hours, or so. Dry heaves. White cell count elevates to 17,300, etc. These symptoms continue for three or four days, with several more days required to regain strength.
We don't know what it is. The referral from our primary physician for neurologist to see him is taking forever. I thought I'd rather ask opinion from this forum instead of burying my head in the sand w/ this waiting game.
Much appreciation.