Condition not stated
Mild → no benefitIll for 2 years
Two years of breathing discomfort, sore throat, fatigue and trouble thinking, undiagnosed
- Condition
- Condition not stated
- At worst
- Mild (working or studying, with limits)
- Ill for
- 2 years
- Last post
- May 2022
In their words
- Condition: Condition not stated
I've had a mystery illness for over 2 years now.
In context ↗ - At worst: Mild
my job is as much as I feel like managing
In context ↗ - Now: No benefit
I don’t feel any better, that’s for sure.
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Summary
A Reddit user had a mystery illness for over two years: constant breathing discomfort, a persistent sore throat, muscle fatigue, trouble holding onto thoughts and unrefreshing sleep with possible depression. They kept working a physical job and still hiked and biked, though far less than before, saying their breathing worsened slowly. Undiagnosed, they asked whether it could be CFS, feeling less affected than others there.
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What they tried
Also tried
Their words about each treatment
- Inhalers · No change
Inhalers don't help. Tried many.
In context ↗ - allergy medication · No change
I’ve taken every allergy medication in the store. No improvement.
In context ↗ - sedentary rest · No change
I’ve actually been off work this week ... I don’t feel any better, that’s for sure.
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Their path
How ill they were on the ME/CFS severity scale, estimated from what they describe at each point, with time counted from when the illness began. Hover or tap a point. Dates are when they posted. What the levels mean.
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| When | What happened | Where they were |
|---|---|---|
| about 2 years before May 2022 | breathing discomfort began and became constant2 years ago, starting having breathing discomfortIn context ↗ | Mild |
| May 2022 | still working, symptoms slowly worseningIt has worsened slowly and is always present.In context ↗ | Mild |
Symptoms mentioned
Their words about their symptoms
- Breathlessness
2 years ago, starting having breathing discomfort. It has worsened slowly and is always present. 24/7.
In context ↗ - Flu-like symptoms
1.5 years ago, starting having a persistent sore throat. 24/7. Dry and sore.
In context ↗ - Muscle weakness
I've also noticed a lot of muscle fatigue in the last year or two.
In context ↗ - Brain fog
I also just have trouble holding onto thoughts.
In context ↗ - Sleep problems
I got a good 10 hours of sleep last night. And I still just want to sit on the couch and nap.
In context ↗ - Anxiety & low mood
I believe I’m struggling with depression on top of it all.
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