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dons30100
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Hi all

I caught a virus off my son...sore throat...sinus infection..fever..migraine..light sensitivity .just as that infection was improving I started getting very very weak thighs and calves with twitching muscles ...hard to walk on..and light sensitivity...neuralgia on the scalp...of course with this comes anxiety and depression...I guess this is p.v.s?.....hope it goes soon....I am trying to work cos I have to pay the bills....don't want to live this way forever!! Any advice appreciated...the best of health to all...let's try to think positively I guess...

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  • tracy47348
    tracy47348 dons30100

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    Most probably. Get tested for Epstein barr, hhv6 , Cmv and maybe coxsackie. Antivirals may help. Good diet. Plenty of rest. How long have you had this? Best of luck.
    • dons30100
      dons30100 tracy47348

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      Thanks Tracy

      I got the virus about 3 weeks ago...then when I had almost recovered I got the twitch and leg weakness symptoms plus exhaustion and light sensitivity....

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