Follow up with Dr. S, this time he reviewed the blood tests that I had done the month before everything was great except for my Vitamin D levels, and he prescribed 50,000 USP Units of Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D). Low vitamin D levels can cause a wide variety of neurological issues. He also said that maybe I have a case of Fibromyalgia, which though not common in males, is possible.

WebMD defines Fibromyalgia as Fibromyalgia syndrome that affects the muscles and soft tissue. Symptoms include chronic muscle pain, fatigue, sleep problems, and painful tender points or trigger points, which can be relieved through medications, lifestyle changes, and stress management. Many people with Fibromyalgia may have:

• Pain and tender points
• Fatigue
• Sleep problems
• Concentration and memory problems, known as “fibro fog”
• Anxiety or depression
• Morning stiffness
• Numbness, and tingling in hands, arms, feet, and legs
• Headaches
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Problems with peeing
• Painful menstrual cramps
• Restless Legs Syndrome

Well, I have a majority of those, but then again, those are also the same symptoms that most Neurological illnesses have.

Dr. S felt that I should try DULoxetine (which is Cymbalta). He wanted me to start off with 30mg for two weeks and then move to 60mg. Dr. S also prescribed an EMG and another Neuropsychological test. I’m pain-free for the most part, I mean, it is like a 1-2 now, and I can very easily live with that.

The tachycardia is still present, I had a resting heart rate of 109bps at the neurologist’s office, around the same at home. The weight gain is still going on too, 256 pounds now.

I also had a blood test to check all my levels, mainly my vitamin D levels, which turned out to be low.