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west nile fever?
About a week and half ago, my best friend came over. we were being really dumb and just making each other laugh and we went down to my pool that's green and disgusting (it was broken a few years ago and we never took the time or had the money to clean it out). so we took a plastic cup and we started "tadpole fishing" (there were millions of tadpoles swimming around in the water) Ok, YES I know this was very very dumb. I have no idea why we did it. And no, we didn't have any insect repellent on. So we started getting eaten alive by mosquitoes. So after awhile we ran back into my house and we took showers.
2 days after, I woke up and I got off my bed. I got so dizzy that I couldn't see anything for a minute. the rest of the day I had a migrane. It's been about a week now, and ever since that day I've had these symptoms:
-migraines all day and all night
-fatigue
-feeling weak
-on and off upset stomach
-slight fever. also the feeling of overheating. it feels like its 90+ degrees when it's actually 75 and below and no one else feels its so hot.
-some muscle pain, particularly in the back of the neck
I looked up EEE symptoms on google but I don't think that's what I have...I was thinking west nile fever? my symptoms match closer to that.
I told my mom I wasn't feeling well and that I suspected west nile and she said if I still didn't feel better tomorrow that we would go to the doctors.
Does anyone have any idea what I have? Thanks!
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In last year's outbreak, most people who were infected with the West Nile virus had no symptoms or they experienced mild illness with fever, headache and body aches before fully recovering. In outbreaks in other parts of the world, some people also developed a mild rash or swollen lymph glands. In some individuals, particularly the elderly, West Nile virus can cause serious disease that affects brain tissue. Encephalitis (inflammation of the brain) symptoms include the rapid onset of severe headache, high fever, stiff neck, confusion, loss of consciousness, and muscle weakness.
So it sounds like West Nile could be a possibility, but its also very unlikely. However the best thing you can do is go to the doctor. Tell him you suspect west nile and you would like some blood work done. The sooner you know, the better. I hope this helps. Good Luck.
Tandra
ps. Help me, help you. If you would like, I appreciate feedback. :)
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It could be a possibility, However make sure you are drinking plenty of water because those are also symptoms of dehydration.
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