I have been having intermittent low grade fever for about two months. I m also having rib pain, headaches, breathlessness, night sweats, swollen face and sometimes hands, intermittently very bad fatigue, some joint pain. I have tested negative for all autoimmune markets, Lyme, ect. Everything seems fine. Blood cultures have also not shown a thing. Dr does not know what it is and has ordered a CAT scan with contrast of chest, abdominal and pelvic areas. I am very nervous. Any ideas of what it may be or what else to check for?
Hi. You have not mentioned your country and your age and weight. You have not mentioned the findings of chest x-ray and ultrasound abdomen. You may be a case of tuberculosis of chest. For diagnosis of tuberculosis of chest, u require CBC with ESR, sputum AFB, CXR etc. If u do not have abdominal complaints, then go for CT chest first only. If CT chest out to be negative, then u can go for other investigations.  If u have any other query then ask. Take care.