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Posted 12/29/2012 7:06 AM (GMT 0)
I have been struggling with anxiety since my junior year in highschool.I had had everything from unbalance feeling ,sadness,hard to breath,choking sensation,numbness in arms,zoomed in vision from one eye.But i have notice my anxiety doesnt have the same symptoms it is weird.Now days my problem is opening my mouth to breath and breathing difficulties.The other problem is having it all day sometimes.At night sometimes when i am going to sleep i get these chills and i shake and it scares me so i keep waking up.I am currently taking methotrexate and plaquenil.I just wanted to share and hope am not the only one with this problem. cry
Posted 12/29/2012 6:01 PM (GMT 0)

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.  Glad you've found our online community. It’s a great place to connect with others traveling the same road...you'll find much support, encouragement and advice from others who understand.

The first thing I noted was the fact that you are on Methotrexate.  This medications comes with side effects and one of those is unexplained shortness of breath. It also may cause fever or chills -  I feel you need to check with your Dr. as perhaps it is the medication causing your problems.

I hope you keep on talking with us and please know we care.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

 

Posted 12/30/2012 12:53 AM (GMT 0)
:-)  thank you very much and i have been to my rheumatologist and she just gave me an inhalor and told me i had dyspnea which got me upset.I appreciate your help thank you very much!
Posted 12/30/2012 2:18 AM (GMT 0)
I also have a fear of death.  I have had a set back and think of it all the time.  I have panic attacks all day and worry about not being able to watch my teenagers grow.  I don't even want to leave the house which is hard since I have to work.  I have not driven in months because I am scared.  I was on paxil cr for 12 years and worked great.  The last 6 months i do not know what is happening...I started seeing a therapist.  I need and want to be better.  You are not alone.  Wecome.
Posted 12/30/2012 4:46 AM (GMT 0)
A fear of dying is a common fear with an anxiety sufferer. I know all to well that fear :-( I am in a constant state of worry & its mostly related to the fear of dying. Its the unknown & something we're not in control of. That's what my therapist says anyways. I'm trying to conquer this fear & wish you the best of luck as well. Post on here and its very helpful :-)
Posted 12/30/2012 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Alepereza,

Shame on your rheumatologist - you already know you have dyspnea ( short of breath) but what is causing it is what needs to be explored and if indeed it is the Methotrexate than your Dr. should look at how serious this problem is and considerate perhaps a change in your medications.

Here is a link re RA and there is info near the bottom re Methotrexate for your information only.  I am not a Dr. so I cannot say this is your problem but a well informed patient can advocate for themselves better.

http://medicine.ucsf.edu/education/resed/Chiefs_cover_sheets/ra_lung.pdf

You may want to see a Pulmonologist - JMHO.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 1/3/2013 7:25 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much for your help kitt it really helps :-) thank you everyone who has commented as well makes me feel much better! :-) and happy new years!
Posted 1/3/2013 8:42 PM (GMT 0)
"Death" used to be my biggest fear... now I have bigger problem, I know you're saying what can be bigger and worse than death?. Being Dead and to be still alive is the worse feeling I've ever experienced and on top of that depression, I suffer from severe anxiety/ocd that can be unbearable. My thoughts eat me alive everyday... I'm not going to stress you with my issues, However I want to let you know that I understand what you're going through and I've been there, after several trips to the ER because I just knew my throat was closing, I just knew I wasn't going to make it through the year 2011, I just knew I had cancer and after that I just knew I had some other rare deadly disease and thought that I was schizophrenic. (All in one year) it was HELL... My advice to you is to accept the fact that we are all going to die, and there wont be a thing we can do about it when that time comes, in the meantime You are not going to die, it's the anxiety brain that's causing the thoughts of death. Its hard to even tell you how to handle it, because I know exactly what you're going through, its like no matter what anyone says to help. Anxiety convinces us to believe whatever it is we are obsessing about. I've been there, It will get better. Hopefully it does for all of us who suffer from anxiety.

Post Edited (LaurenBojorin) : 1/3/2013 1:47:25 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/4/2013 2:23 PM (GMT 0)
Hi i have been suffering panic attack since i was like 7 but wen i had one i wouldnt have another one for years till i hit 14 i sufferd them constantly i skivved a whole year of school then i started to deal with it ok then at 16 it statted all ovet again was put on citlapram 20mg worked good for a few years then it started creeping bk then they upped it to 40mg then after a while tjey atop working now im on sterline 50mg took my 8th one today but still feel horrible i feel like im not here everything is in slow motion feel like im juat gunna stop breathing always thinking bad thoughts that im gonna die e.t.c i have two children and a bf i just wanna feel normal again and start to enkoy live again i hate it wen will these tablets kick in does anyone knoe sorry for the long reply
Posted 1/16/2013 5:31 PM (GMT 0)
Anyone else feel the same to what i prevoursly posted
Posted 1/16/2013 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Kalie, don't give up. It takes time for the medicine to work! I have taken Zoloft before and things got a little worse before they started to get better. Just stick it out. You can do it and it will get better! smilewinkgrin
Posted 1/16/2013 7:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for you reply just get so fed up feeling like im not ere and the constant worrying thinking gunna stop breathing its horrible thanks again for ur kind words
Posted 1/16/2013 8:35 PM (GMT 0)
Hi kalie and welcome!

I am sorry that you are suffering so right now. Like ajones said, it will get better, but it takes time when you change your Rx or dosage.

Have you ever been able to pursue therapy? If it is at all possible, I encourage you to do so...I can't tell you how much it has helped me!

Check out our Resource Guide for many self-help ideas when you can. It is full of things that you could use to feel better...right at home starting anytime.:)

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to understand and support each other always!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 1/16/2013 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Lauren B and welcome!

I am so glad to hear that you have made some good strides in overcoming your fears!

Thank you for posting encouraging words for our members here.:)

I hope that you will continue to stay with us and enjoy both giving and receiving support.

S.C.
Posted 1/16/2013 9:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you and i have started some counselling and its all over the phone the lady is sending me modules on panic and anxciety so hopefully i feel a lit bettee the meds feel like they have kicked in a bit as i have gone bk to work aswell as b4 i didnt wanna step out my house
Posted 1/16/2013 10:21 PM (GMT 0)
That is great news about your therapy and the progress that you have made!!! The fact that you were able to go back to work, when leaving the house was previously a challenge is a huge step!:)

I am so glad to hear this...and keep posting with us if you find it helpful. It is always good to have the support of those who understand.

Feel free to start your own thread of introduction anytime you feel comfortable doing so. This way more people can recognize you as a new member and welcome you.

S.C.
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