I have an ongoing case on which I would appreciate comments -
43 yr old project manager. Olive complexion,dark hair,wide head,'oriental' looking eyes.
At age 30 had a fit after a bad case of food poisoning- he was unconscious for 36 hours.
2nd fit after exposure to toxic gas.
3rd fit after an anaesthetic- diaphragm became paralysed- now suffers with stiffness in costal cartilages.(Has never had any more fits)
After this time he suffered-
enlarged spleen- idiopathic
Benign tumours- spine, clavicle, and buttock
Tiredness/exhaustion- always wants to sleep-'crash out' 'escape'(he's not sure what from!)
He is in constant pain- ribs,hips,neck, head the only time he isn't is when asleep.
Loss of memory- very bad at finding right word or name.
Bad headaches- feels 'head going to break open'. Lots of tension in neck,back head, ears, eyes.Joint pains < cold damp weather- feels 'like an old man' sometimes- not right for someone his age.
Sensitive mouth/ sore throats
Sinuses congested
Prolapsed rectum- alternate constipation and diarrhoea
He likes to blend in- hates the limelight.
Fears snakes(ok in cage) and big spiders
Claustraphobic- hates stuffy rooms- has to get out.
He feels the world is too soft- he can't stand injustice. He can be quite confrontational esp at work.
he likes things in their place- likes order- is quite methodical.
He hates showing emotion and 'boxes' things up. Sometimes if talking an emotion comes into his throat he changes the subject so it would not be seen.
He has had 2 traumas in his life- when his business went down and when his wife had a miscarriage- feels he dealt with it all and very reluctant to discuss.
The doctor told him he has ME but he thinks he is seen as a hypochondriac although he very rarely takes time off work.
He never feels refreshed after all the sleep he gets and could sleep anywhere.
He would love to get rid of all his pain and 'would be flying if the pains went!'