I don't know what is wrong with me?

[The Ocelot]

Hi

I have been off work for 6 weeks with what I thought was a virus, I went back to work this week only on part time hours as I am still not better as my throat has lumps inside it, I think they may be ulcers and my ears still feel blocked. I have now developed more of a general cold than I did when I was first diagnosed with the virus, I am also tired. I still feel a bit better than 2 weeks ago when I couldn't even get out of bed. I went back to the doctor after the 4th time and he said that I may have Post Viral Fatigue Syndrome, I thought this was more or less ME?
I don't see how I can have this when I still have an ulcerated throat. I am just a bit concerned as the doctor thinks that there is nothing else wrong with me but 6 weeks is a very long time to be ill. He has advised me to take pharmaton a herbal suppliment for a month, so I hope this works.

I have had blood test previously and he says that the results are fine, this is for a thyroid problem that I have, but he has told me my levels are normal so has ruled the thyroid out as the reason that I am still ill. I don't mind having a virus as long as I know I am going to get better soon. I don't know if I should push my doctor to have more tests. The reason I am asking is my work are a bit impatient and keep asking me what's wrong? Can anyone help and has anyone had a virus for 6-7 weeks?

I haven't been ill this year but last year I suffered numerous colds and flu's and even had a flu vaccine so I didn't get ill in the winter. Since taking my thyroid medication in April I felt better but now in August I have fallen ill again for ages and don't know why? I am worried about losing my job. Please help!

 

[blue eyed baby]

Hi...I feel for you, truly! Has your doc done throat swabs, liver enzyme tests, Vitamin D and B12 levels, etc?

I think you should be sent to an ENT....
What meds have you been on at this point...and what supplements are you taking?
q

 

[bluescluesluver]

Hi Quincy,

Thanks for your quick response.
No I have been about 4 or 5 times now to the doctor and he thinks there is nothing wrong. He didn't take a throat swab but just looked with his torch and said it was fine. He makes me feel like I am a hypocondriact! What is an ENT?

I am on Levothyroxine 50mg for hypothyroidism, he said that my thyroid levels are now fine after having a blood test about 3 weeks ago.
I originally went to the doctors in January due to the fact that I was ill all the time with flu and colds and they did a blood test for most things like my liver and sugar levels and that's when they found out about my thyroid. I have no idea why I keep getting ill though now. All the doctor has advised is to take Pharmaton which contains all vitamins and minerals and ginseng. I started this yesterday. I also take Evening Primrose oil and cod liver oil capsules. Do you think I should persist with more tests? Thanks.