DIAGNOSE ME...Coming home with ailments

[Dana and Divine 61]

Okay, so I've been to Nigeria twice. The first trip in March 2011, I came back home in tip top shape feeling great and larger than life. No problems whatsoever...even dropped a few pounds!

In February 2012, went back to visit and during this visit my feet started hurting. Specifically right in front of my heel where the arch begins...and it is both feet. I've had an MRI (no problems), seen a spine specalist (he says looks great!), been tested for LUPUS and other Auto Immune causes, all of my blood work is A-OK...perfect even!

I've tried to get them to test me for various forms of malaria to see if that is what is causing the inflammation in my feet. I don't have the "normal symptoms" they rule that out and throw that theory out the window right away. Oh, and I have had x-rays for plantar fasciitis...no problem with my feet that they can see and I have had six x-rays for varification.

The only odd thing that happened to me while I was in Nigeria was I cut myself while cutting a white yam. The knives, I brought myself, they were brand new and yes, I had a tetanus vaccine in 2011...so no trouble there.

Oh and one more thing, about three months ago, liver levels were abnormal....the following month, perfect. Again, instead of the doctor testing me for any form of malaria...she did blood work again then called me with the results, stating, "whatever you did to correct the levels this month, keep doing that!" Are you serious???

Any ideas? Is anyone else experiencing any problems since arriving home?

I'm starting to think I may need to try to see a specialist. Any suggestions in the Birmingham, Alabama area?

[Harpa Timsah 13,258]

Bad shoes, plantar fascitis, falling arches.

[Dana and Divine 61]

Bad shoes, plantar fascitis, falling arches.

I almost wish, that was one of the things ruled out above.

[dwheels76 5,463]

I almost wish, that was one of the things ruled out above.

Okay I have watch ER (advidly), Greys Anatomy and General Hospital and I think I have your diagnosis. You are suffering I am afraid of "OMG why is it taking so blasted long for me to get through NVC". It's called "fedupitis". See it starts with anxiety, sweating, and next thinkg you know you are on the internet, affixed at timelines, dates,

Signs you have this are knowing acronyms you never knew exited at the drop of a hat. If any of these acronyms you can decypher you have this dreaded afflction.

Do you know:

1. USCIS

2. NVC

3. RFE

4. NOA1

5. NOA2

6. AOS (both kinds)

7. ROC

8. OP

9. USC

10. LDR

11. LPR

12. GC

13. SO

14. POE

15. LAG (had to throw that in LOL) oh

16. LOL

There is a cure however, But doesn't happen until POE. An approved Visa syptoms start to subside, but that POE is the cure........................................................................

I WISH

Sorry I just had to lighten me up. Make them do blood work specifically for malaria and also typhoid. I am sorry. Swollen feet ainlt no joke. Also google it ask webM.D.

[Ebunoluwa 6,136]

Is the pain worse when you first get up in the morning, then gets better after walking around for a while, then again worse towards the evening

after you been on your feet all day ? Those are plantar fascitis symptoms and they don't show up on xray. Go see a podiatrist.

The tie between 9ja may have been increased walking.

[Ochili 21]

Not sure exactly the type of doctor you're wanting. You may want to try Dr. Oludayo Dawodu, he's in the Birmingham area (possibly Fairfield). He's from Nigeria so maybe he could give you more insight on your problems.

[Ebun12 2]

Okay I have watch ER (advidly), Greys Anatomy and General Hospital and I think I have your diagnosis. You are suffering I am afraid of "OMG why is it taking so blasted long for me to get through NVC". It's called "fedupitis". See it starts with anxiety, sweating, and next thinkg you know you are on the internet, affixed at timelines, dates,

Signs you have this are knowing acronyms you never knew exited at the drop of a hat. If any of these acronyms you can decypher you have this dreaded afflction.

Do you know:

1. USCIS

2. NVC

3. RFE

4. NOA1

5. NOA2

6. AOS (both kinds)

7. ROC

8. OP

9. USC

10. LDR

11. LPR

12. GC

13. SO

14. POE

15. LAG (had to throw that in LOL) oh

16. LOL

There is a cure however, But doesn't happen until POE. An approved Visa syptoms start to subside, but that POE is the cure........................................................................

I WISH

Sorry I just had to lighten me up. Make them do blood work specifically for malaria and also typhoid. I am sorry. Swollen feet ainlt no joke. Also google it ask webM.D.

[livindadream 156]

Okay I have watch ER (advidly), Greys Anatomy and General Hospital and I think I have your diagnosis. You are suffering I am afraid of "OMG why is it taking so blasted long for me to get through NVC". It's called "fedupitis". See it starts with anxiety, sweating, and next thinkg you know you are on the internet, affixed at timelines, dates,

Signs you have this are knowing acronyms you never knew exited at the drop of a hat. If any of these acronyms you can decypher you have this dreaded afflction.

Do you know:

1. USCIS

2. NVC

3. RFE

4. NOA1

5. NOA2

6. AOS (both kinds)

7. ROC

8. OP

9. USC

10. LDR

11. LPR

12. GC

13. SO

14. POE

15. LAG (had to throw that in LOL) oh

16. LOL

There is a cure however, But doesn't happen until POE. An approved Visa syptoms start to subside, but that POE is the cure........................................................................

I WISH

Sorry I just had to lighten me up. Make them do blood work specifically for malaria and also typhoid. I am sorry. Swollen feet ainlt no joke. Also google it ask webM.D.

:rofl: :rofl: I'm not laughing at your condition...only at the General Hospital comment. That just was too funny!! I don't know about your foot condition..But as for the Liver one...I had routine bloodwork done once, and it came back with a high LFT (liver function test) result. My Dr. had me have a CT scan of liver, talk to a specialist who performed more LIver tests and even did a liver biopsy. All to come to the conclusion that it was nothing!! A year later, the same test was normal. Even little things like weight loss can give different results. Or medications you were taking at the time of the first result. I wouldnt worry about that one especially since it was normal this time. As for the "Malaria" thoughts...When I was in Nigeria and even here in Ghana, every pharmacy or clinic you walk into makes you believe you have Malaria. ME: "hello Dr, I have been having an earache for the last couple days, can you please check it"...Doctor: "My dear, you are having Malaria"...lol. They freak you out into thinking you must have Malaria..so please don't worry yourself with that one. I know this may sound weird, but stress can cause many crazy things. Im sure you are stressed out with the traveling and the whole visa process. Maybe some massage therapy could help~ Feel better soon!

Edited July 26, 2012 by ibogal

[winnie george 67]

Okay, so I've been to Nigeria twice. The first trip in March 2011, I came back home in tip top shape feeling great and larger than life. No problems whatsoever...even dropped a few pounds!

In February 2012, went back to visit and during this visit my feet started hurting. Specifically right in front of my heel where the arch begins...and it is both feet. I've had an MRI (no problems), seen a spine specalist (he says looks great!), been tested for LUPUS and other Auto Immune causes, all of my blood work is A-OK...perfect even!

I've tried to get them to test me for various forms of malaria to see if that is what is causing the inflammation in my feet. I don't have the "normal symptoms" they rule that out and throw that theory out the window right away. Oh, and I have had x-rays for plantar fasciitis...no problem with my feet that they can see and I have had six x-rays for varification.

The only odd thing that happened to me while I was in Nigeria was I cut myself while cutting a white yam. The knives, I brought myself, they were brand new and yes, I had a tetanus vaccine in 2011...so no trouble there.

Oh and one more thing, about three months ago, liver levels were abnormal....the following month, perfect. Again, instead of the doctor testing me for any form of malaria...she did blood work again then called me with the results, stating, "whatever you did to correct the levels this month, keep doing that!" Are you serious???

Any ideas? Is anyone else experiencing any problems since arriving home?

I'm starting to think I may need to try to see a specialist. Any suggestions in the Birmingham, Alabama area?

please try and see whoever you can that will tell you exactly the problem... am so sorry your going through such pain.

[winnie george 67]

Okay I have watch ER (advidly), Greys Anatomy and General Hospital and I think I have your diagnosis. You are suffering I am afraid of "OMG why is it taking so blasted long for me to get through NVC". It's called "fedupitis". See it starts with anxiety, sweating, and next thinkg you know you are on the internet, affixed at timelines, dates,

Signs you have this are knowing acronyms you never knew exited at the drop of a hat. If any of these acronyms you can decypher you have this dreaded afflction.

Do you know:

1. USCIS

2. NVC

3. RFE

4. NOA1

5. NOA2

6. AOS (both kinds)

7. ROC

8. OP

9. USC

10. LDR

11. LPR

12. GC

13. SO

14. POE

15. LAG (had to throw that in LOL) oh

16. LOL

There is a cure however, But doesn't happen until POE. An approved Visa syptoms start to subside, but that POE is the cure........................................................................

I WISH

Sorry I just had to lighten me up. Make them do blood work specifically for malaria and also typhoid. I am sorry. Swollen feet ainlt no joke. Also google it ask webM.D.

ROTFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOO......... OMGGG ur one crazy person i have ever met....... fell off my chair reading this

[Dana and Divine 61]

Okay I have watch ER (advidly), Greys Anatomy and General Hospital and I think I have your diagnosis. You are suffering I am afraid of "OMG why is it taking so blasted long for me to get through NVC". It's called "fedupitis". See it starts with anxiety, sweating, and next thinkg you know you are on the internet, affixed at timelines, dates,

Signs you have this are knowing acronyms you never knew exited at the drop of a hat. If any of these acronyms you can decypher you have this dreaded afflction.

Do you know:

1. USCIS

2. NVC

3. RFE

4. NOA1

5. NOA2

6. AOS (both kinds)

7. ROC

8. OP

9. USC

10. LDR

11. LPR

12. GC

13. SO

14. POE

15. LAG (had to throw that in LOL) oh

16. LOL

There is a cure however, But doesn't happen until POE. An approved Visa syptoms start to subside, but that POE is the cure........................................................................

I WISH

Sorry I just had to lighten me up. Make them do blood work specifically for malaria and also typhoid. I am sorry. Swollen feet ainlt no joke. Also google it ask webM.D.

Have I told you I love you today? If not...I DO!!!

Also...I don't know what half of that $hi+ is above. OH, LOL... You're the best!

[Dana and Divine 61]

ROTFLMAOOOOOOOOOOOO......... OMGGG ur one crazy person i have ever met....... fell off my chair reading this

Yes...can't you just see us all sitting under the tree at interview...waiting and laughing our butts off at Debbie? I'm ready for NVC to give her a Case# so we can all meet up and have a blast!

Edited July 26, 2012 by Dana and Divine

[Dana and Divine 61]

:rofl: :rofl: I'm not laughing at your condition...only at the General Hospital comment. That just was too funny!! I don't know about your foot condition..But as for the Liver one...I had routine bloodwork done once, and it came back with a high LFT (liver function test) result. My Dr. had me have a CT scan of liver, talk to a specialist who performed more LIver tests and even did a liver biopsy. All to come to the conclusion that it was nothing!! A year later, the same test was normal. Even little things like weight loss can give different results. Or medications you were taking at the time of the first result. I wouldnt worry about that one especially since it was normal this time. As for the "Malaria" thoughts...When I was in Nigeria and even here in Ghana, every pharmacy or clinic you walk into makes you believe you have Malaria. ME: "hello Dr, I have been having an earache for the last couple days, can you please check it"...Doctor: "My dear, you are having Malaria"...lol. They freak you out into thinking you must have Malaria..so please don't worry yourself with that one. I know this may sound weird, but stress can cause many crazy things. Im sure you are stressed out with the traveling and the whole visa process. Maybe some massage therapy could help~ Feel better soon!

Finally a real answer...MASSAGE THERAPY! That sounds like the real winner! Could you please send my husband home to massage my feet? I'm sure that would cure everything right up! In fact, I'm sure of it!

You know how you laugh so hard...you can't get anything out at all...there is just that wide open mouth, about to drop dead from laughter, SILENCE... That is what Ebun12 is dong here! :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Not sure exactly the type of doctor you're wanting. You may want to try Dr. Oludayo Dawodu, he's in the Birmingham area (possibly Fairfield). He's from Nigeria so maybe he could give you more insight on your problems.

If it comes right down to it, I may have to call him up and go pay him a visit.

[dwheels76 5,463]

Ya'll better leave me alone. here is the answers to your test. You fail VJ speak.

1. USCIS - United States Center for Immigration Services

2. NVC National Visa Center (the thron in my butt right now)

3. RFE - Request for evidence (no bueno letter)

4. NOA1 - Notice of Action - Received....words I would love NVC to say)

5. NOA2 - Notice of Action - Approved

6. AOS (both kinds) - Affidavit of Support (Thats us I-864, I134) and Adjusting of Status (we wish)

7. ROC - Removal of Conditions (us in 2 years from POE)

8. OP - Original poster (The one who started the topic)

9. USC - United States Citizen

10. LDR - Long Distance Relationship

11. LPR - Legal Permanent Resident

12. GC - Green Card

13. SO - Significant Other

14. POE - Point of Entry (YAY baby Houston)

15. LAG (had to throw that in LOL) oh.... REALLY

16. LOL - I know you are about now

Yes...can't you just see us all sitting under the tree at interview...waiting and laughing our butts off at Debbie? I'm ready for NVC to give her a Case# so we can all meet up and have a blast!

Excuse me LOLing at me at embassy. Girl they have no idea for real.

And NVC wooooo weeeeee. Not received case I now have a timeline for that 27 days really people,. Ya'll just draggin this out for real. K1's goodness are flyin to the embassy.

Where's our couple waiting since April for interview. Wish I had their home number.

[Dana and Divine 61]

IKR? What evidence did they request from that couple and what is taking so freaking long for them?