Ask HN: Do you recognize these symptoms?
I’m a long time HN reader, so I know that many people here have suffered with mysterious symptoms like me. I thought I would take a shot in the dark by posting here.
About 5 weeks ago I began getting headaches and shaky hands as well as confusion. This escalated rather suddenly to very intense bouts of neurological symptoms lasting for about an hour or two. The symptoms now include confusion (brain fog), weakness of limbs or a sensation of weakness, extreme nausea and a bitter depression. These bouts are extremely unpleasant. They seem to happen every couple of days. I can’t identify any triggers.
As I’ve said, my doctors refuse to continue testing me, saying nothing is wrong and insisting on anti-depressants. In an effort to get some relief, I’ve traveled away from where I live and even bought new clothes, just on the off chance that it was some kind of chemical exposure in my house.
So far, on the road, symptoms have lightened up noticeably but they are still there.
The only thing I can think of is that my house was a bit moldy.
I’m not looking for medical advice or direction — I would just like to see if anyone has any anecdotes or ideas because neither google nor my doctors are helping much. Thanks.