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Posted 4/17/2014 11:35 PM (GMT 0)
I need to know if what I feel is anxiety or something else. I have had the million dollar workup so my neuro dr says. All they can find wrong is two herniated discs in my neck. I'm at work today and at my desk and out of the blue feel really strange. I feel like my chest feels weird and I cant really breathe fully and I feel like I am going to get sick to my stomach. Its just this feeling like I'm going to drop dead and no one will be able to save me. I feel like my body is shutting down. I went to the bathroom and tried to do some deep breathing and it helped for a brief time and then the spells as I call them happened again.
I hate feeling like this and I'm worried it will never stop. I am under a lot of stress lately, between not feeling well, relationship problems, work stress.....etc.
Please someone tell me if this is what anxiety or panic attacks feel like or should I keep searching to see if there is something medical going on.
I am really at my wits end. I get headaches, neck aches, blurred vision, chest tightness, feel like I cant swallow at times, stomach issues, lower back pain, breathing problems, feeling like I'm dizzy or unsteady, I just need some help understanding what this is all about.
Posted 4/18/2014 12:27 AM (GMT 0)
I felt like that yesterday, not completely like that, but headache, neck ache, felt like I couldn't breathe, my pupils went completely small, and I went to the Dr. today. I have a sinus infection and my allergies are messed up. Felt really foggy, but once I got home, took a half xanax and kept busy with my daughter and I'm still here today..Yesterday though I felt like I wouldn't be here another day..ughhh I hate those feelings..I'm not a doctor but I think it can be anxiety. as always if you feel really bad, go get checked out..think positive, it's easter this sunday, and a day to celebrate..Tomorrow is Good Friday, so lets hope it's good..
Take Care Nik....
Posted 4/18/2014 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you Paddicake for answering me, had another bad day:(
Posted 4/19/2014 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
I hear ya Nik..I've had a few rough days here lately..my allergies/sinus' are crazy..getting headaches, and like I said my anxiety was up..thankfully my stomach is not flaring up or I might have to go crazy...Today was a little better for me...Hoping your having a better day today too. I am having a great Easter with my daughter, because I said so..I will not let this crap get to me tomorrow or Sunday..I refuse to..Hope you have a good Easter too.
Posted 4/19/2014 1:41 AM (GMT 0)
anxiety really sucks
it can make you feel all kinds of different symptoms of things that are serious. If you know you are in a very stressful time period you can probably chalk it up to anxiety but it doesn't hurt to book an appt. with your MD to put your mind at ease. What you described sounds like what I go thru during a panic attack- but since I saw my doctor about it and have a prescription for xannax to take in those situations- they have all but disappeared. Just knowing I have something if I need it "cured" me. I take it only as needed (not much)
I wish you all the best
Posted 4/19/2014 6:28 AM (GMT 0)
Sounds like major anxiety symptoms. MANY people and especially we anxiety sufferers DO tend to "store up' a lot of our stress in our shoulder and neck muscles which in turn can lead to (1) headaches due to pressure in the occipital region (back/base of the head) (2) muscle tension and spasms in the back and in the arms. If you have digestive issues like GERD (gastrix reflux) or Irritable Bowel Syndrome then anxiety will often trigger them into action.

Many anxiety and depression sufferers may also have Fibromyalgia (which has its own topic on this board). It may be worth having a look at the resources and see if you "tick some of those boxes" and, if so, maybe raise this with your doctor. I'm currently being investigated for this and they've already uncovered a few other items which at least explain the pain and what may be contributing to this.

It's always best to deal with "facts" rather fantasies. DON'T be afraid to do some homework and ask intelligent questions of your doctor, specialist or pharmacist.
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