More Info I Received - Venting

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I have now been to a infectious disease specialist along with my

regular MD. They are finally referring me to a Rhumetoligst (sp?).

Any way the infectious disease Dr. told me some times EN is referred

to as the valley fever. That people who drive through either the

Sacramento area and or the Modesto Area pick up some kind of a

fungal infection in the air. They have seen many more incidents of

EN than usual. I am now having my third round of blood tests. They

finally perscribed Prednisone. I have seen in the posts that this

does work for some and not for others. Well I had a second flare up

on my legs this weekend. Much worse than the first. So I am

willing to try just about anything. I was wondering if any one else

has heard anything about " valley Fever " aka EN. I am praying that

the prednisone will work for me. I have been off work since mid

last decemeber when I first had Broncitis, immediatley following was

my first EN episode. Since I am self employed this is a HUGE

Financial burden. I can no longer afford to continue with 103

fevers everyday. I can get through with the pain if I must but the

fevers and chills are doing me in. When I have the chills it feels

as if all the bones in my legs are replaced with dry ice it is a

cold that is so painful and I cannot get warm. It usually lasts a

couple hours then I get this fever. I know this is long but I

really needed to vent. My husband is exhausted. He works 62-70

hours a week and the strain is so hard on him. I being to feel

guilty which I know I put on my self. Anyway I know I am babbling.

But at least I have some place to vent so I dont go crazy. Thanks

much for everyones time and patience.

Jody