Well, I woke up this morning and my hands were totally numb. I couldn't even grab my glasses. I couldn't feel a thing. I thought that I had slept on them wrong or something. I get ready for work and left. While driving my hands were getting tingly and I noticed that my hands are forearms were swollen! Usually my rings slide on and off but I couldn't even budge them! Then I started getting sweaty and hard to breathe. I think that hard to breathe was because I was scared and having an anxiety attack. I took my anxiety med and felt better. So, I get to work and leave within 5 minutes to head to the ER. My boss was not happy.
I went in for the swelling and numbness. My whole entire body has been sore. I can't even walk straight. I just thought that was my muscles still getting used to working this hard job. I started working on July 11th and I am STILL in a lot of pain and wake up stiff every morning. So, the Dr asked if I had been bitten by a tick recently. I had, I was in Express Care to get the tick removed last month. I was supossed to get tested for Lyme disease but never did. So, the did a test, but I won't get the results back for a few days. They dischaged me with a diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel, and Myalgias (muscle aching).
So, what's wrong with me? Do you think it's lyme disease or do I need to look for a different job thats easier on me? I cant go on like this. I hurt and ache all over! It's getting worse. My hands have never been swollen before so this worries me. I only make minimum wage so finding a new job will be easy. I can work at mcDonalds for the same amount of money with less work!
So, help! What do I do? What does it sound like I have? I am so worried!
