On Sunday April 5^th, 2009 I woke up dizzy. I immediately informed my wife Debra that I needed to go to the emergency room. Considering how long it had been since my last physical, August 1976, I decided that a trip to the emergency room would be a safe bet. Fortunately I was able to walk into the Baptist East emergency room and inform the receptionist that I needed to see a doctor because I was dizzy. They saw me almost immediately. 

A nurse practitioner conducted the initial exam. She flattered me by saying that I was in a lot better physical shape than most of the patients that she see complaining about dizziness. She hooked me up to an IV and drew some blood. The doctor ordered several tests. They conducted a CAT scan and took a Chest X-Ray. They returned to the room and said that they were not able to test my blood and would need to draw some more blood. The next time they entered the room they informed me of the diagnosis. I had “Spring Fever”! This Spring Fever caused a sinus infection and I was given a prescription for dizziness and a broad spectrum antibiotic. Today I am like James Brown, I feel good! 

Exactly what is Spring Fever? The symptoms occur usually between mid-march to mid-April. Weariness, sensitivity to changes in the weather, dizziness, irritability, headaches and aching joints are the most common. The sleep hormone melatonin has a stronger effect in the spring. When the days become longer during spring, the body’s hormones adjust and more endorphin, testosterone and estrogen are released. This adjustment strains the body, which in turn responds with fatigue.