ekelley

Just checking in… How have you been feeling? Any new news?

Was it yesterday that you had your appointment in Boston? How did it go?

This disease mimics many others and is very difficult to diagnose and most Docs don't know about it. I had a family member had millions of symptoms and it took 3 years to get a diagnosis. I'd ask for a Test. Maybe it's crazy but you never know.

In the early stages of Lyme disease, you may experience flu-like symptoms that can include a stiff neck, chills, fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches, fatigue, muscle aches, and joint pain. You also may experience a large, expanding skin rash around the area of the tick bite. In more advanced disease, nerve problems and arthritis, especially in the knees, may occur.

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Good luck on the biopsy tomorrow! I'm assuming they won't have results right away, but hopefully it won't take too long! Take care, I'll be thinking about you
-Melissa

Hi ekelley,

I see you have been recently diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma and have not started treatment. Have you figured out which stage yet? Mine is Stage II and we are the same age. I just wanted to send you some positive thoughts. Stay strong!

Jessica

I was also diagnosed from a lump on my neck. It was so scary to be faced with that diagnosis! I know that, whatever the outcome, you will make the best of it. You will find so many friends here, never hesitate to ask any questions, or just vent about your troubles!

Welcome to the WhatNext family! The WhatNext family is made up of people like you who are looking for help or looking to help others. To help you along your journey the WhatNext family has put together a Beginner's Guide to Cancer that I highly recommend you check-out here: http://bit.ly/10BQKCi. Also, please do not hesitate to reach out to others or ask for help.

Wishing you the best.

David
Founder, WhatNexter