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Posted 8/2/2011 12:12 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone

 tomorrow im going to get a heart monitor to wear for 24 hours and im soo terrified they will find something wrong with my heart.  I kee getting dizzy spells thats why they are doing alot of test on me.  I asked for something to be done.  I can not live like this not knowing what is causing the dizziness.  Dizziness as in feeling faint or light headed.  The room does not spin on me.  I been suffering with this for almost 1 year now and my dr. only does bood work she thinks everything i feel has to do with anxiety!!! That ticks me off!!!! so far i did blood work and wainting for results.  did and xray on my head to check my sinuses and everything was good.  I went to check the pressure in my eyes becuse i feel pressure alot and my left eye twiches.  Eye dr. said everything looks good.  now tomorrow I have to go pickup the heart monitor and wear it for 24 hours.  and than wait for the results for that.  She has also booked me a catscan and i dont have a date yet.  by the way this is another dr. sending me my doctor is on vacation.  Whew!!! im typing so fast i dont even know if im making sense.  Panic has gotten me right now.

HELP

Posted 8/2/2011 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Bam, try to keep in mind that you have had several tests, and they have all turned out all right. Each time, you were anticipating the worst outcome (ie, something seriously wrong/illness) and it ended up being anxiety related. The logical sequence of events would then lead one to conclude that this next test is also going to prove to be benign in nature.

I know that it is almost impossible to believe that anxiety can do these things to us. I had an ekg performed at my request after I felt what I thought was a heart 'episode'. The result showed good heart activity at which point the dr. said the only other test he could do at that time would be an echo. I asked him if he felt that it was necessary, and he replied no, it would just be for my peace of mind. I then made the conscious (and difficult, cause I wanted it!) decision to refuse the test. I was going to just purposely believe the dr., that everything was okay with my heart, and that my anxiety was the culprit.

I hope that this gives you a little peace. I hate the dizzy symptom so much myself! I sincerely pray that you find the answers that you need soon, and with as little anxiety as possible.

Keep posting, we do understand and care:)
S.C.
Posted 8/2/2011 3:58 AM (GMT 0)
Thank u for responding I have been sitting here waiting for some one to respond and after 4 1.2 hours u did. I just want to know why I feel dizzy all the time? I'm tired of this. Maybe it is my anxiety. But it happens even when I'm not panicking. :( . Will see what happens this week with the heart monitor. I hope my dr. Gets it right away. And hopefully my blood work gets back tomorrow. I'm tired of worrying.
Posted 8/2/2011 5:47 AM (GMT 0)
I also have the dizzyness with out the panic attack part. I have been blessedly p/a free for some time, but still get the occasional transient physical symptoms that include the old equilibrium nemesis!

A couple of things to explore as well...are you prone to migraine auras and/or headaches? Have you been checked for vertigo? and have you seen a chiropractor? (misalignment issues have been known to cause pressure on nerves causing dizziness)

These could all contribute as well as the anxiety...just somethings to ask about while you're at the dr.s office.

Let us know how it goes. Until then, stay focused on the here and now. Try not to project negative thoughts into the future. Right now you are doing everything you can to feel well and figure this out.

Keep up your relaxation and breathing exercises...even if they don't seem effictive, keep doing them. It takes time, practice and patience:)

Be well,
S.C.
Posted 8/2/2011 7:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hey bam, how are you now honey? Im sorry I haven't been on today I had to work...ok number one stop worrying, the more u worry the more anxious you get..and you know you say you feel dizzy even when your not anxious, do you know once you are anxious it can take up to 8 hours for the adrenalin in your system to calm down to normal levels....so you don't feel anxious but your body is thinking different thoughts.... idea

Also I know it's hard to believe that dizziness can be caused by anxiety but it can....scaredy cat isn't lying to you and neither am I, when I am really anxious I get dizzy as a duck....seriously I'm not lying to you ok...

Now you must think positive thoughts which I know is hard, you are so like me it's scary...are you my long lost twin or what?... smilewinkgrin Don't think the worst or imagine bad news or anything like that...the dr is doing all the right things in doing the tests... And when the results all come back good just focus on that, if it's anxiety causing the dizziness well ok you can work on that....like scaredy cat said keep up your relaxation and breathing techniques ok....you will be fine I'm so sure...ok ...hugs to you my friend stay strong...think positive.....shannon yeah yeah
Posted 8/2/2011 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi shannon

Thank you for responding. Today at 10 I'm going to get monitor. I'm sitting in my car because I have to wait. And I'm scared to drive there its out of my comfort zone. I'm panicking and trying to calm down. God why is this soo hard????
Posted 8/2/2011 6:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

 

I went to get the heart monitor that was i was schduled to wear for 24 hours and its very uncomfortable and whenever i feel dizzy naucious any pain i need to click the botton and take note of time of occurance.   I did call the Dr. Office to see if my blood work arrived and it did.  Secretary says everything is OK.  WHEW!!!!! Hope its the truth.     Now im just waiting for a catscan Appt. and the results from the heart monitor .  I am soo worn out I looked like a lost puppy today!  Im still investigating why i feel dizzy everyday even when I'm not panicking???

 

So far I have done:

Blood work :-) All is good

Xray on my Sinuses :-)   All is good

Eye exam - Checked Pressure in the eyes smilewinkgrin  All is good 

Heart Monitor of 25 Hours - PENDING shakehead

CT-Scan - Pending shakehead

Posted 8/2/2011 9:06 PM (GMT 0)
Remember 3/5 is good statistcally speaking...if I was going to Vegas, I'd take you with me baby!

I think that you can expect more good news:)

Peace,
S.C.
Posted 8/2/2011 11:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hey bam, well everything sounds good so far doesn't it!...are you keeping positive I hope so I'm sending you positive vibes all the way from Australia so I hope your getting them.... smilewinkgrin

Ok so you have your monitor now..that's good, try not to stress too much ok...I know it's so easy for me to sit here and say that but I have been where you are and I know it's scary....but know that you have friends here who love you and support you....you are one of our little family too....we want everything to be ok too....

And so far everything has been great.....everything normal....everything s.c said is true, I'm taking you to Vegas with me if I come to america too....lol. tongue

Ok now do some relaxation if you feel stressed, breathe and come on here if you need to talk, vent or just scream.....try and rest some ok, remember it's so exhausting being anxious all the time...best wishes to you my friend shannon
Posted 8/3/2011 1:15 AM (GMT 0)
Ty ladies

Been taking it easy tonight. My hubby did everything. I'm so blessed to have him in my life. I have been pretty calm tonight. Can't wait to take these wires off me. Very uncomfortable. Ty for the support ladies

God bless u all
Posted 8/3/2011 7:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hey bam, your hubby sounds like a doll, I'm glad he's taking good care of you....the heart monitors are not very comfortable are they...but it will be off soon and I bet it's good news....im glad your calm tonight its no good if you get all worked up and anxious.....best wishes to you shannon
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