Rapid Loss Of Weight, All Over Body Rash, And A General Tiredness In A 74 Year Old Man

[Frankieola]

Hi, My dad who is 74 and was relatively fit and active for his age came down with something in June last year. He developed a rash all over his body, lost nearly half his body weight, and is so tired he pretty much spends all his time in bed, getting up for 30 minutes every 4 hours or so. Docotrs and hospital have done countless tests for all sorts of things but have found nothing. He's now been discharged as he has put some weight back on but he still has a rash all over and is constantly tired. He's also never been given an explanation as to what he might have had or what happened. I realise that this is a shot in the dark but does anyone on here have an idea what it might be or what he should do? Many thanks.

[balliali]

Shingles?? The discomfort of that would be enough to put you off your food and reduce weight.

[yogasun]

Sqad may throw some light on this. As a layperson didn't think Shingles produced an all over rash, thought it went along the line of a nerve.

[ladybirder]

They would know if it was shingles surely?

[Old_Geezer]

No obvious suggestions from me, but I do note that doctors have performed tests and appear unsure of a diagnosis, or at least one they're confident enough to share, so I suspect anyone's guess is worth trying.

Glad he's put weight back on, suggests to me he may be turning this around gradually. Could be the different symptoms are from different causes ?

[daffy654]

I wonder if the rash was viral in origin and this was then followed by post viral fatigue?

[Sqad]

Sorry...all tests negative...onset of illness 8 months ago.....Drs haven't a clue...........neither have I.