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Posted 2/25/2014 5:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi I'm 27 year old male and for 4 years now anxiety has ruined my life. It started with a compliant about chest pain in which it was so bad I ended up having a panic attack. I went to A&E and had an ECG and chest x-ray done, all of which came back normal. In the last few months I have been getting palpitations and a fast heart rate, and a tickling feeling in my chest. My lips and part of my face also tingle. I again had a panic attack just a few days ago and ended up in A&E again. ECG and blood was taken which again came back normal, although my heartbeat was at 102. My doctor has referred me to a cardiologist but is pretty sure it is to do with anxiety. What I want to ask is does anyone else's anxiety symptoms keep changing? Mine are all in my chest but sometimes I have pain, and other times I can barely feel my heart beat cause it is beating so fast and I get a lightheaded and tingling to the point I could pass out, along with palpitations. I really thought I would get better once my ECG and blood came back ok. The doctor has prescribed me mirtazapine which I started taking a week ago. Really scared as my condition has got so much worse over the last few months and feels like I have a panic attack every day. I'm constantly checking my heartbeat which I really want to stop doing but can't help it. Just feel like this anxiety is slowly killing me :(
Posted 2/25/2014 6:07 PM (GMT 0)
Hi panicwhu and welcome.

I am really sorry to hear about all that you are going through. It can be so scary and confusing to deal with anxiety/panic and all of the physical symptoms that go along with this disorder.

However, you are taking the right steps to get the answers that you need, so I've no doubt that you will do very well in recovery and management of these issues.

Along with working together with your doctor, there are a few other things that you can do in order to feel your best again.

In our Resources (see link below) are a number of stress relieving exercises and ideas to try. You will also find helpful sites, informative articles, book recommendations and other tools and coping skills to explore.

Reaching out here to others who understand is another great step. Support is key! So know that you can come and talk here whenever you need encouragement or have a question.

Post anytime.:)

Scaredy Cat

p.s.  And yes, to answer your question...anxiety symptoms are infamous for morphing.  Just as you 'get used' to one, things can change, and you can get a whole new issue that can throw you off!

Posted 2/25/2014 6:17 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much
Posted 2/25/2014 6:21 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no!  I forgot to post that link!!  Here it is!

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

S.C.

Posted 2/25/2014 6:36 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks :)
Posted 3/1/2014 12:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi just thought I wold ask a quick question. I am still having the problems with my chest and are awaiting a cardiologist appointment. But I now have a sharp pain to the right of my belly button. Now I know it's not appendicitis cause I had my appendix took out 9 years ago :) but do you think it could be IBS and all the pain is linked??
Posted 3/1/2014 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi panicwhu,

Welcome to HealingWell  and the A & P Forum. This is the place to come if you have questions or concerns about anxiety/panic, related medications and their side effects and recovery. Some of our members have been living with anxiety and related disorders for years, while others are new to this disorder. 

Gas can commonly cause abdominal pain intermittently. Do you have belching, bloating, flatus? You could try Gas-X or Beano if occurs after gassy foods; or Lactaid if occurs after dairy products. If constipated, increase fiber in diet &/or use fiber supplement with plenty of water to soften stool. Remember I am not a physician so these are just what I have used and yes, I do have IBS.

If pain worsens or abdomen becomes rigid, call your Physician  at once or present yourself to the ER.

Anxiety has so many symptoms however it is always best to see your Dr. for a medical screening exam if you feel there is something else going on.

Kindly,

Kitt

 

Posted 3/1/2014 4:47 PM (GMT 0)
I feel the exact same way. I get so caught up in, "will this ever end?" because it seems like it doesn't. But it's deceptive- it's a grey cloud that hangs over your life but your life is still there! Don't let it blind you. If you want to email to talk ever please feel free to let me know I'm totally going through practically
the same thing.
Posted 3/1/2014 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Kitt and shootingstars for your advice. I have took an antacid and feel a bit better. Think my mind will be put at rest once I see the cardiologist. As for lower abdomen pain, pretty sure it is bowel related and all linked. Will speak to doc on Monday and see what he says. Look after yourselves :)
Posted 3/2/2014 8:28 PM (GMT 0)
Well after saying I felt better how wrong was I. Took a mirtazapine at night as usual and was aware that my heart was beating a lot slower than normal. In and out of the toilet thinking I was going to be sick and chest pains started and that was it. This time it didnt necessarily feel like a panic attack but it was the wirst i have eve felt. was Straight back into A&E. had yet another ecg as normal which came back clear but doc has prescribed me a betablocker to calm me down and colpermin for ibs pain. Got to phone for an appointment tomorrow to get my blood taken to test for any potential thyroid problem. Dreading trying to go to sleep later as normal but just hope I have a good night
Posted 3/3/2014 2:26 AM (GMT 0)
PW,

I hope that getting checked out and being cleared by the doctors at the A&E was enough reassurance to help you to get some sleep.

I hope that you can get in soon to get your tests scheduled and finished up.

Until then, keep talking with us and using your coping skills to get you through any rough patches..

Talk to you soon,

S.C.
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