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Posted 8/6/2013 8:18 PM (GMT 0)
i keep having shortness of breath and weird chest senesations should i go?
Posted 8/6/2013 8:24 PM (GMT 0)
Are you being treated for anxiety and have you had any possible physical problems ruled out?

Since it is normal business hours most places, I'd suggest that this might be a good time to go see a regular primary care provider who can guide you and keep an overall eye on your case if you don't have one. Or to call or visit your PCP if you already have one.

I'd guess it's a panic attack, but I'm no doctor. :)
Posted 8/6/2013 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
I think if I remember correctly, your recent medical tests have all come out fine.

Can you try some of the relaxation/meditation techniques in our Resources first to help you calm down before you make a decision to go?

It could just be what you need to feel better, and save yourself a trip to the E/R or doctor's office.

I am sending thoughts of peace and calm your way. :)

S.C.
Posted 8/6/2013 9:56 PM (GMT 0)
If you were to go and it turns out to be panic, you would probably start to feel better by the time you get there, I found this to be true several times, but only you know what your ekg's and other tests have shown, they don't have anything else to give you if your tests were less than a year ago, well some time you are going to have to deal with this as PAD but you must accept it first, then you can start to win. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 8/7/2013 4:27 AM (GMT 0)
Brett,

Let us know how you are doing when you can, okay?

S.C.
Posted 8/7/2013 4:38 AM (GMT 0)
CAT,

i DO NOT KNOW WHAT IS GOING ON TBH. I WAKEUP EVERY NIGHT AFTER about 2 3 HOURS OF SLEEP HEART RACING DRY MOUTH AND SWEATING IDK IF IS SLEEP APNEA, SNORING OR DYSPNEA OR Paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea. I HAVE NO IDEA. BUT I HAVE MY FIRST THERAPIST APPOINTMENT TOMMORROW.
BRETT
Posted 8/7/2013 4:51 AM (GMT 0)
Brett,

I really think it's panic/anxiety, if you've already had all of those tests.

Let me make this very clear - that doesn't mean your symptoms aren't there. Anxiety can throw us some very, very real and very, very painful/uncomfortable symptoms.

Heart racing, sweating, waking from sleep in an attack, shortness of breath - check, check and check.

I hope your therapist's appointment goes well tomorrow.

Hang in there!
Posted 8/7/2013 5:12 AM (GMT 0)
I hope that you can get the answers that you are seeking from your therapist at tomorrow's appointment.

I am really glad to hear that you are set up to go!

Make sure and write down all of your concerns (or print out your threads here) so that he/she has a complete picture of your situation.

Let us know how it goes okay?

Oh, and did you try the breathing and relaxation exercises before going to sleep? Did it make any difference?

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
Posted 8/7/2013 5:39 AM (GMT 0)
Brett,

What's been going on in your life lately?

Joshua
Posted 8/7/2013 6:01 AM (GMT 0)
JOSHUA,
2 JOBS ONE PARENT ONE SISTER NOT REALLY ANY FRIENDS HERE BUT HAVE SOME REALATIONS BEEN HERE 3 YEARS NOW. HAD TO MOVE HERE FOR NEW JOB.
Posted 8/7/2013 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
I have been there so many times. I get to the hospital they run an ekg and blood workup and everytime it comes back fine. They all know i have a bad panic disorder but they always tell me to come in when this happens because its better to find out its just panic and not a heart attack... so if it gets real bad i go. Better safe than....dead.
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