Salmonella Poisoning "Flashbacks"
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Salmonella Poisoning "Flashbacks"
Hi all, pick your brains if I may please?
Periodically, say every six weeks or so, I get a sort of ‘flash back’ with similar symptoms to an episode of salmonella poisoning that I was stricken with about 10 years ago. One or two people have said that a case of salmonella poisoning can get "in your bones", and be long lasting so I thought I’d pop my details on here to see if anybody else can throw a light on the subject!
I’ve done some research and the nearest match I can find is a complaint called "Reiter’s Syndrome", or more better known these days as "reactive arthritis.
Evidently there is no test for this affliction and may be as a result of possessing a particular gene.
Anyway, the symptoms are ‘flu’ like and usually include the following:-
Discomfort moving my eyes
Mild nausea
Lack of appetite
Joint pains
Headaches
Hot and cold sweats
Now, there is one other consideration. I do actually suffer with gout for which I take sulphinpyrozone (I’m mega allergic to Allopurinol) and diclofenac sodium.
A gout attack usually affects my toes, ankles, wrists and fingers, and the top of the spine near my neck. I also get headaches as well. Although I’ve had gout for a number of years, I’ve got a sort of a handle on what foodstuffs generally bring an attack on, so I try to avoid these items if I can.
I don’t know if the salmonella and gout are related, or am I just clutching at straws?
Any ideas please folks?
MTB
Periodically, say every six weeks or so, I get a sort of ‘flash back’ with similar symptoms to an episode of salmonella poisoning that I was stricken with about 10 years ago. One or two people have said that a case of salmonella poisoning can get "in your bones", and be long lasting so I thought I’d pop my details on here to see if anybody else can throw a light on the subject!
I’ve done some research and the nearest match I can find is a complaint called "Reiter’s Syndrome", or more better known these days as "reactive arthritis.
Evidently there is no test for this affliction and may be as a result of possessing a particular gene.
Anyway, the symptoms are ‘flu’ like and usually include the following:-
Discomfort moving my eyes
Mild nausea
Lack of appetite
Joint pains
Headaches
Hot and cold sweats
Now, there is one other consideration. I do actually suffer with gout for which I take sulphinpyrozone (I’m mega allergic to Allopurinol) and diclofenac sodium.
A gout attack usually affects my toes, ankles, wrists and fingers, and the top of the spine near my neck. I also get headaches as well. Although I’ve had gout for a number of years, I’ve got a sort of a handle on what foodstuffs generally bring an attack on, so I try to avoid these items if I can.
I don’t know if the salmonella and gout are related, or am I just clutching at straws?
Any ideas please folks?
MTB
Hi again Modtin.
Your symptoms are a little non specific, so are difficult to sort out, especially over the internet.
Gout is extremely painful, and I guess that you have had some sort of blood test to confirm diagnosis, especialy if you are on prophylactic medication. (Usually a raised uric acid.)
I wouldn't have thought that gout alone would cause the symptoms you describe, so it may be worth a revisit of the diagnosis. Perhaps initially some further blood tests (esr/crp) during the symptomatic stage.
Reiters can indeed be sparked by an enteric cause... Reiter's syndrome - General Practice Notebook
A rheumatologist, or rheumatological nurse specialist may help with diagnosis, but your management is likely to be unchanged.
Cheers ginge.
Your symptoms are a little non specific, so are difficult to sort out, especially over the internet.
Gout is extremely painful, and I guess that you have had some sort of blood test to confirm diagnosis, especialy if you are on prophylactic medication. (Usually a raised uric acid.)
I wouldn't have thought that gout alone would cause the symptoms you describe, so it may be worth a revisit of the diagnosis. Perhaps initially some further blood tests (esr/crp) during the symptomatic stage.
Reiters can indeed be sparked by an enteric cause... Reiter's syndrome - General Practice Notebook
A rheumatologist, or rheumatological nurse specialist may help with diagnosis, but your management is likely to be unchanged.
Cheers ginge.
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Thanks gingernut, yes, I've had the tests and and suspect there is more to my problem than meets the eye! Thanks for your input nevertheless, any straw is worth a grab! Would like a link to (esr/crp)... and thanks to the one for Reiters!
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esr=erythrocyte sedementation rate
crp= c-reactive protein
Both are very non specific (vague) markers of inflammation.
These rheumatological conditions are very difficult to diagnose, crp and esr are just pointers.
Bit like trying to age a person by counting their grey hairs. The key is in the history, but still a difficult job.
I thought more about the frequency and severity of your symptoms,
and I s'pose I gotta say........doesn't everyone feel like this now and again?
Be careful medicalising something that may not need medicalising-'specially if your living depends on your medical.
cheers ginge.
crp= c-reactive protein
Both are very non specific (vague) markers of inflammation.
These rheumatological conditions are very difficult to diagnose, crp and esr are just pointers.
Bit like trying to age a person by counting their grey hairs. The key is in the history, but still a difficult job.
I thought more about the frequency and severity of your symptoms,
Mild nausea
Lack of appetite
Joint pains
Headaches
Hot and cold sweats
Lack of appetite
Joint pains
Headaches
Hot and cold sweats
Be careful medicalising something that may not need medicalising-'specially if your living depends on your medical.
cheers ginge.
