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Posted 2/21/2012 2:20 AM (GMT 0)
It's been a tough few days! It started with some mild nausea which led to anxiety. Now I have been "cycling" in and out of anxiety for two days now (nuaseau, feeling hot, feeling cold, shakes, etc). I know it is anxiety because the worrying thoughts come before the symptoms. My brain is my greatest enemy right now. I know it is a combination of factors, stress, lack of sleep, pms, etc but it is really annoying. My primary care Dr prescribed very mild xanax and I took a half of one earlier but I didn't really like it. I just need to relax enough to fall asleep and break this cycle.

I don't even think it has anything to do with the nissen aside from the fact that I worry about what I am eating all the time. That has obviously increased my stress and made it easier for me to go into the anxiety mode.

Just venting really but feel free to share your insights if you have any, it does help!
Posted 2/21/2012 5:10 AM (GMT 0)
My anxiety sky rocketed for quite a while after the surgery. Every little symptom I had caused me to worry. I just know in my case it was common for me to have those panic attacks too. If Xanax isn't working ask for Ativan. That's what intake and it helps a lot. Best of luck
Posted 2/21/2012 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
Also are you on any new Meds since the surgery? Some can cause anxiety in some people
Posted 2/21/2012 4:11 PM (GMT 0)
This is incredibly frustrating. I can't seem to shake the anxiety totally, I feel like I am doing better for a few hours and then wham, something feels odd and it all comes back. Talking about it seems to help so much. But not many people understand what goes on in your brain when you are dealing with this.
Posted 2/21/2012 4:29 PM (GMT 0)
I could be a leftover from the anethesia. For weeks after my surgery I kept hearing a cell phone ring and my nerves were on edge.
Are you taking anything for the nausea? If not ask your doctor for something to settle your stomach.
Posted 2/21/2012 4:39 PM (GMT 0)
I do have something for nausea but I haven't had to take it very often. I know that it is anxiety because the worry starts first and then the symptoms start. I am just stuck in that anxiety cycle and it is hard to break out of it. I need to eat more but I can't eat because the anxiety, not the surgery, is screwing with my digestion........aaaarrrrrgggggggghhhhhhhhhh.
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