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Worried about a DVT reccurence and PE, but also Suffering from HA

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Posted 10/2/2016 8:20 AM (GMT 0)
So I had a provoked DVT from knee surgery 2 years ago. This past May my calf was hurting again so I had an ultrasound on it and it was good. Then a month ago I was having some chest pain while breathing and went to the hospital and had a d-dimer test which came up with no evidence of clotting. Last Friday my other calf had been in pain for about a week so I went and had an ultrasound on it and it was good. Well I still can't get this thought out of my head that I have an undiagnosed PE. Does anyone else have any advice in dealing with this? I shouldn't be worried like this after so many positive tests but it is just getting to me. I want to go back to the hospital and talk to the doctor but I feel like they think I'm insane.
Posted 10/2/2016 4:59 PM (GMT 0)
Hi PA and welcome!

I am sorry you are challenged currently with these fears.:( We do understand how health worries can consume our thoughts...as many of us here have the same struggle.

Is this your first experience with anxiety of this type...or has concern over health issues been a pattern? It is not unusual to have a trigger, such as surgery/complications spark anxiety.

The good news is that there is help and hope! There are several treatment options to consider...including medication, therapy,.and/or self help.

you can discuss the first two with your doctor. ..

...and for the self help, check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great material. There are links specifically for health anxiety.

Keep posting with us as well if you find it helpful. We understand, care and support is key!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 10/2/2016 7:33 PM (GMT 0)
Hi scaredy cat!

I have been just recently dealing with HA over the last 2 months or so. It has been an awful experience and something completely new to me. I never thought I would experience this at the age of 25, but here I am.

I will definitely look into the self help and I will be talking to my GP about hopefully getting started on some CBT. I have been taking buspirone in the morning, 5 mg. It was helping for awhile but lately I haven't been feeling so hot.

Thank you for the response I really appreciate it!
Posted 10/2/2016 7:46 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Power! I'm so glad to hear you'll be going to talk to your GP and/or a therapist. Great start!

I am also taking buspirone. 5pm per day is way under therapeutic dose. Usually 15mg/day (either 5mg x 3 or 7.5 x 2) is the starting dose. And it can go all the way up to 60mg/day (20x3). Talk to your doc about that and ask if adjustments might be helpful.

Strength to you!
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