Gosh... this has been going on for a long time. Started with pain & fatigue. That was diagnosed as fibromyalgia. Then other symptoms--flushing in the face and ringing in my ears. Found out I have hypertension (& I'm only 32). Been coughing for a few weeks. At first, it was off and on; now it's getting more frequent and more severe. A few days ago, I discovered a lump on my neck. My chiropractor said my glands were very swollen, especially the one on the right, which explained why I felt a lump. Over the next couple of days, I've had pain and swelling of all the other glands. In some places, it's visible. I stay tired all the time. Also, I keep having this pain where my spleen is. When it happens, it's sharp and makes me have to double over and my breathing is shallow, but labored. It hurts to inhale when I'm having that pain. Also, being bipolar, most just think I want attention or am just being paranoid. Well, paranoia can't cause you to have a low-grade fever for about 3 months.

So, I think I have some ideas, but would like the opinions of others. I will see a doctor this week. I think it's either (or a combination of) chronic fatigue syndrome, mononucleosis, and/or pneumonia. Also, I'm always getting sudden headaches. It may have to do with the fact that I have a herniated disc in my neck (C4-C5), but I am not sure.

What scares me is I'm always feeling like something's really wrong--like something the doctors won't find or won't look for, and it will eventually kill me. I was at supper tonight when I had one of those stabbing pains and my left arm went numb. I thought I was having a heart attack--or was about to, but my husband just rolled his eyes. I swear, one day I'm going to drop dead because everyone thinks I'm overreacting.

Help me!