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Posted 2/1/2015 3:22 AM (GMT 0)
Hello! I am here to hopefully get some information on how you overcame anxiety or how I can help my boyfriend and if this really is anxiety based on your experiences.
He is 23 years old and has many different symptoms every single day. He may have a good day every once in awhile but is never free from all symptoms. The symptoms that he has are: chest pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, tingling in hands and head at times, trouble breathing,a throat closing feeling, a dreamy/spacey feeling. He is also always so tired no matter how much he sleeps. He has a fast heart rate and high blood pressure at times but is on beta blockers that only seem to be working sometimes. His heart rate used to be much higher than it is but I feel like it shouldn't be this high with beta blockers even while anxious. Also, anytime he moves his heart rate rises significantly, although it does fall back down after some time. He checks his blood pressure and heart rate several times a day and thinks that this is something way worse than anxiety because he feels like he is dying every single day. He takes klonopin, .5 mg in the morning and .75mg at night. He had to quit his job and he can rarely leave the house because of how bad this has gotten. Even if he goes outside for a minute his heart rate rises and he feels like he is dying. He has been to his GP who did bloodwork which came back normal. Also he has been to the cardiologist and has had normal EKGs but diagnosed with inappropriate sinus tachycardia. He had a stress test done about 3 years ago.
He isn't feeling like himself at all and he feels so stuck and he wants answers and I do too. I want him to have his life back and to be able to do anything he wants and to feel like himself again. Is this anxiety? Does anyone else feel like they are dying all day everyday along with these symptoms that can be so severe at times? Please tell me any ways you have overcame your anxiety or ways that I can help him.
Posted 2/1/2015 3:27 AM (GMT 0)
Hey ldigi,

Welcome, and so glad you're checking in. I think it's awesome that you're trying to understand all of this for your bf. What are his heart rates going to while he's up and about? I'm just curious how high is high for him? I'm a 32/f, and my heart rate jumps every time I move too. :D

Right now, I'm sitting on the couch, and my heart rate is 62, but I can assure you that if I get up and walk to the kitchen, my heart rate will be at least 115, if not 125...! I'm not sure if this is due to anxiety, but much like your bf, I have been to the doc and cardiologist who all say---I'm fine! :D

Do you think your bf would benefit from joining this forum and hearing from others who are basically going through the same thing?

Well---ttyl!!
Posted 2/1/2015 5:40 AM (GMT 0)
If your friend has had the normal heart check up's and they said he was ok, then what it sounds like is
Health Anxiety, i am not a doctor, he needs a specialist in this field.
I do know that bata blockers can make one feel like they have no energy or strength, in which case the
prescribing doctor may want to make an adjustment in dosage,
One other thing, if a young person just lay's around and gets in bad physical shape their heart rate will
jump up with little effort, thats not as important as the blood pressure, i wish you Peace

Larry ***
Posted 2/1/2015 10:31 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum I am pleased you have found us.

Sorry to hear your boyfriend has not been feeling well it does sound to me like he is suffering with anxiety. I would suggest your first step would be to get him to go and speak with his doctor about getting a referral for some talking therapy such as CBT which gets great results when dealing with an anxiety disorder.

Keep us updated.

Hibee
Posted 2/2/2015 2:21 AM (GMT 0)
It sounds like anxiety to me since he has been thru all the normal testing.

Maybe therapy and possibly an antidepressant would help him. I would have him find a pdoc for his problems. I think this would help him a lot.

Best to you and him,

B.
Posted 2/2/2015 2:18 PM (GMT 0)
Your bf symptoms sound identical to mine with me having a few extras like digestive issues and heartburn with a gurgling sensation around my LES or lower esophageal sphincter (valve in the throat connecting to the stomach). I to am having difficulties determining if this is Anxiety related of something else. Possible even another issue that is causing Anxiety on top of it. Does he have any other issues at all? Mental or physical?

I would advise him to keep in touch with his Doctor, If his heart health checks out, that should be a major relief. Some of the areas I am now looking into are mineral deficiencies in my diet and diet in general. Magnesium is said to be deficient in about 80% of Americans (Not sure where you are from). The more I read about it, Magnesium is actually the most important element in your body and plays a countless number of roles that can effect your entire body and also is responsible for helping your digestive track absorb other vitamins and minerals. On a plus note, it can also help you relax and in some cases is recommended as a natural supplement to help with anxiety. In essence without Magnesium, you don't get barley any nutrition from food and your body needs proper nutrition to run smoothly and effectively.

Keep in touch and let us know how things develop!
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