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What Causes Ear Congestion, Hypertension And Joint Pain While Having Lyme Disease?
Posted on
Sun, 9 Apr 2017
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Question : Hi,
I am female age 52. I have Lyme disease. I thought it was somewhat under control . Just recently I feel like my lymphatic system is overloaded. My ears feel clogged, lumpy notes arę swollen, My ears arę popping or clogged and I don't hear well. I cannot concentrate, and my head feels congested and heavy/foggy. My blood
Pressure is high 160/90 and sometime goes up to 170/96. Also, I feel more pain in my fingers and finger joints. Feels like an onset of arthritis. What do you think I should do? What tests to do? I woul like to know BC I don't trust fully a family doctor that I have. Please advise. Thank you! XXXX
I am female age 52. I have Lyme disease. I thought it was somewhat under control . Just recently I feel like my lymphatic system is overloaded. My ears feel clogged, lumpy notes arę swollen, My ears arę popping or clogged and I don't hear well. I cannot concentrate, and my head feels congested and heavy/foggy. My blood
Pressure is high 160/90 and sometime goes up to 170/96. Also, I feel more pain in my fingers and finger joints. Feels like an onset of arthritis. What do you think I should do? What tests to do? I woul like to know BC I don't trust fully a family doctor that I have. Please advise. Thank you! XXXX
Brief Answer:
You have congestion, high blood pressure, enlarged nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some upper respiratory tract infection which leads to congestion and enlarged lymphnode.
You should take nasal decongestant and antibiotics.
If your enlarged lymphnode remains persistent then biopsy diagnosis is advisable.
You need treatment for high blood pressure. Consult your doctor and take treatment for it.
For your arthritis it can be viral or due to other cause. So you should go for complete blood count, ESR, RA test. Then take treatment accordingly.
You have congestion, high blood pressure, enlarged nodes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, dear
I have gone through your question. I can understand your concern. You may have some upper respiratory tract infection which leads to congestion and enlarged lymphnode.
You should take nasal decongestant and antibiotics.
If your enlarged lymphnode remains persistent then biopsy diagnosis is advisable.
You need treatment for high blood pressure. Consult your doctor and take treatment for it.
For your arthritis it can be viral or due to other cause. So you should go for complete blood count, ESR, RA test. Then take treatment accordingly.
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