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Posted 2/24/2015 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
Hi...I am 37 and have been suffering from severe physical issues for years now. Along with that, I deal with anxiety and PTSD. I am hoping to find support and advice from others who suffer physically, in turn causing anxiety. I have been diagnosed with several issues, including celiac disease, crohn's, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, GERD and fibromyalgia. With all that said, I do not take meds for any of this. I eat gluten free. I also have 3 children, which takes up what little energy I have. I literally just barely make it through day to day at this point. I am no longer working. I feel like I am just existing a lot of the time, and I don't want to live that way. I'm looking I guess for help from others with multiple health issues along with the anxiety. I rarely leave the house since I worry I will have a flare of symptoms and not be at home to manage them. Traveling is a huge issue for me and I have a trip coming up this summer that I would love to go on with my family. I know the anxiety only adds to my physical symptoms, so I do meditation and breathing exercises to help keep it down as much as possible. Sorry if it seems I'm jumping around and not making a lot of sense...brain fog. I am looking for support and helpful advice. Thanks!
Posted 2/24/2015 8:50 PM (GMT 0)
Hello and Welcome to the AP forum. You'll find alot of support here, it's full of caring people that understand. As you can see in my signature I suffer alot of aliments, besides anxiety. I don't have much advice however as I still struggle daily to live with it all.

You said you don't take any meds? I don't know how you do it, I take a ton of meds and barely am able to live life, I give you a ton of credit. There is a thread on top on the main page called anxiety-panic resources there are alot of helpful links there, read thru it. You are not alone, there are alot of people here in the same boat. I will also say that the fibro and chronic pain forums are full of active people too, I also post on both forums. There is also a crohns forum, although I'm not sure how active it is as I don't post on that one. Welcome again, please post anytime, this forum is pretty active so you should get more replies soon.
Posted 2/24/2015 8:59 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you...I suppose I should clarify. I meant I don't take any prescription meds or pain meds for the illnesses or the anxiety. I do however take lunesta for sleep and Protonix and Zantac for the GERD. I also take a probiotic and vitamin supplements. I have recently started taking turmeric supplement to hopefully help the pain, and it actually seems to be helping as I have not taken Advil for a couple weeks now. I do take Advil and Tylenol, but they actually don't help anyway, so not sure why I ever take them! Desperation I suppose. I feel like I probably should be on meds but I tend to pill phobic and always worry about possible side effects. Who wants to take a pill that will only make you feel worse, even if it does help in other ways?? My goal is to feel good...not great, not awesome, but just good. I appreciate your response...not that I would ever wish for anybody to deal with these kind of issues, it does help to know there are others out there who understand.
Posted 2/24/2015 9:08 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SMG and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of the challenges that you are currently dealing with simultaneously...that is a lot!

You have found a great place for support however, so please stick around! Read/respond to threads...and post anytime you want to share, have questions, or just need some caring, listening ears!

Here is the link that AL was referring to for our Resources. I am so glad to read that you do already use coping skills for relief of the anxiety...but there may be some new tools to be gained by checking things out here:

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

We have many members who deal with both anxiety and another chronic illness/condiditon, so hopefully you will be able to relate, as they respond.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

Posted 2/24/2015 9:13 PM (GMT 0)
stickmangirl, have you had your vitamin D levels checked? I'm not sure where you live but alot of people are low. Vit D and magnesium are big ones that most with fibro take. I know you said you take vitamin supplements but not sure which ones so thought I'd mention those 2.
Posted 2/24/2015 9:17 PM (GMT 0)
AngelLisa...yes, I have low vitamin D level. Last check it was 22. I do try to take supplements (when I remember to!). Winter is just the worst for me...both physically and mentally. I suppose I should work harder to make sure I am taking my supplement regularly. Is a low vitamin D level in and of itself enough to cause so much grief?
Posted 2/24/2015 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Low vitamin D can add to the pain level, yes. So can low magnesium, I found this list on line about mag.


Low magnesium levels .........
Inability to sleep or insomnia
Irritability
Sensitivity to noise
Mental disturbances
Anxiety, depression or restlessness
Muscle soreness or spasms
Infertility or PMS
High levels of stress
Headaches
Heart “flutters” or palpitations
Fatigue or unusual tiredness
Coldness in extremities
Fuzzy brain or difficulty concentrating
Allergies and sensitivities
Lack of appetite
Back pain
Body odor
Bad short term memory
Poor coordination
Insulin resistance
Carbohydrate cravings
Constipation
Frequent cavities or poor dental health
Gut disorders
Kidney stones
Thyroid problems
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