I m a 35 year old female. I had an unusual episode of vertigo for a week 2 years ago - woke up running into walls, dizziness & nausea. It finally passed after a week, so this may be unrelated to present. 10 months ago I developed a sudden subtle itching in my scalp. It then moved to severe itching in my hands & feet, then torso, back & finally arms, legs. The itching comes on worst at night. Went to multiple drs. & was finally told I have dermatographism/chronic pressure urticaria with an unknown idiology but was an auto immune response. About 2 months ago I started feeling deep in my right ear like I was going to get an ear infection when I laid down to go to sleep but I never woke with one. Both ears started to take turns sharing this sensation at nights. Then, 3 weeks ago I woke up with the sensation radiating down my jaw on the right. I figured I had finally gotten the ear infection. I went to the dr. & he said ears were fine but throat looked like had infection. I did not have a sore throat, sinuses or any issues to suggest this. I was put on augmentin. 2 days later I started spiking 104+ fevers & got very weak barely able to walk/talk & got rash on legs. Went back to dr & tested positive for strep & mono both & antibiotic was switched to azithromycin & our on methylprednisolone & told to keep temp down for next 24-48 hours to reduce infection risk. 2 days later fever was gone all day. Around 9pm I laid down to watch a movie & immediately felt like I was burning up from the inside out, not like a typical fever. I became concerned because did not feel right. I made some calls & was told was just infection & to take ibuprofen & go to sleep. I woke with itchy legs at 4am, which I was used to with the urticaria. Itched it out & went bsck to sleep. When I woke up in the morning, my cheeks were flush, skin was bright red & hot & had a rash all over my body. Went back to dr & was told had scarlet fever. Antibiotic was switched for a 3rd time. After ther steroid, the radiating feeling down my jaw stopped, but the ear pain is constant in one or both ears still & ranges in severity. There has been a lot if light tingling in my temporal area, left side of cheek more than right, top of head to the point I became concerned again & went to ER. Blood tests had some low/high levels but not enough to be remarkable. MRI was done & my braces threw artifact on the scans so difficult to read. Frustrated, felt dumb & still had no answers. A couple days later I had ringing in my right ear a few times for a few seconds then light drumming in my left ear once for a few seconds. I went to ENT-pa last week, recited whole story, checked ears, nose, throat & stated all clear must just be the alignment of my jaw. This did not sound right to me as only effected my jaw once for a few days. Left frustrated again. My ears sensations are getting worse when I lay down it seems. I have also had an area in my right side in the same place & 2 areas on my left side that have had twinges of pain on & off but not severe. I did have a few days of high stomach pains that would last 30-60 mind but hen go away. I noticed tge past couple days tiny muscle spasms in my left hand, left leg & right foot. My neck on both sides has had little twinges of pain but not severe & comes & goes. My heart has started to feel discomfort past couple days, especially if I try to lay on my left side. Tonight, I m just afraid to go to sleep & developing a light flushing in cheeks it feels & little rashes that come & itch then fade some but still have a speckle presence. No fever. I. Really tired & want to go to sleep & just feel something is wrong but cannot get any answers. I need help to crack this & get to the bottom of why this is all happening & symptoms are building but I cannot get any answers that make sense? I hsve had so much normal bloodwork. I don t even know what tests to ask for?? Thoughts???
Hi, Thanks for your question. I do understand your pain and discomfort. I have seen many cases with similar complaints. As per your history, Please find my advice below-