There was an article in the NYT Magazine last Sunday that caught my attention. Entitled "The Heat of the Night", it dealt with the journey of a man who suffered from a strange nocturnal fever and unexplained weight loss. Doctors visit provided little help as the patient became more confused and concerned. Sound familiar?
Finally, a tumor showed up on a CT scan. Unfortunately, his symptoms were incongruent with type of tumor that was diagnosed. To learn more about his "mystery illness" and ultimate prognosis, go to:
http://www.nytimes.com/2010/09/12/magazine/12FOB-diagnosis-t.html?ref=magazine
While his condition is unrelated to Conn's, I found similarities in his frustration with getting a proper diagnosis. It only goes to show we are not alone. And that reaching out on the internet through blogs can save lives.