I read your other posts and have many issues with nausea some days. I also look at food and just have no appetite. The dizziness continues, but the shortness of breath is what is really scaring me. I...
I have been experiencing shortness of breath and a feeling of chest congestion. Also, nausea, dizziness and a feeling of having to force myself to breathe. I am scared, and that adds to my anxiety...
It has been about 18 months since I last posted. I am happy to say I am 18 months cancer free. So happy about that. I am now having really bad anxiety over my mom. She is 92 and in hospice, in stages...
MedicalCatchAll just saw your post. Had surgery a little over 6 months ago. Surgery went well and I had my right breast mastectomy. I decided against reconstruction after surgery, worried about...
Thank you SC and BM.. I actually am involved in a group online that has helped me alot. They are or have experienced what I am dealing with now. My anxiety is not an every day thing for me. I do tend...
Been a while since I last posted. Had a right breast mastectomy the end of April, no chemo or rads needed. I am very happy about that. No reconstruction, so trying to adjust to having 1 breast. I...
S.c., first time out since surgery, even if it was doctor's appointments and I am exhausted. Took a little nap, had dinner and then hubby and I are going out for an ice cream sundae. I am definitely...
S.C. and super, back from my appointments and great results. They got all the cancer and lymph nodes were clear. So, at this point i am cancer-free. Just recuperating now and had 1 drain removed...
Hi S.C., I am feeling pretty good today. Tomorrow I have appointments with my surgeon, and oncologist. Praying my results are good, but, not going to worry. Thanks for checking in on me, will let you...
Thank you Scaredy Cat, trying to do this one day at a time. Will see my surgeon on Tuesday for my post op exam. Hoping results will show they got all the cancer. So scared about all of this. Hoping...
Had my mastectomy on right breast on April 25th. Decided not to do expander surgery at this time. I am home recuperating, trying to get a handle on my anxiety about missing a breast. Pain is...
Mastectomy/implant with expander surgery scheduled for April 25th.Had blood tests and EKG, so the next thing is surgery. As it gets closer to the surgery I am really anxious once again. I wish this...
Thanks scaredy cat!...
Scaredy Cat, what do you mean by pre-surgery rescue med? I take clonazepam as needed, is that what you mean?...
I am scheduled to have my surgery on April 25th. Scared, like you can't believe. I have never had any kind of major surgery, so this is huge. I have a wonderful support system and know they will...
I am scheduled for my mastectomy and reconstruction on April 25th. I have never had a major surgery before so I am really scared. Had a wonderful Easter with family and even had some good laughs....
Thank you Scaredy Cat. These feelings come and go. Looking forward to Easter and family time. We have 3 new babiesin our family to fawn over. LOL...
After some really good days I am once again very anxious and emotional. No date set yet for my mastectomy. Should be within the next few weeks. I am so scared and can think of nothing but this...
Thank you straydog, I am now a member of the Inspire web site and it has been really helpful. So glad you recommended it to me....
Well here I am again. I will be having a mastectomy and reconstruction surgery. Will see the plastic sugeon on Tuesday. Anyone out there have the reconstructive surgery right after the mastectomy? I...
Saw the surgeon and oncologist today. After consultations with them both and all the info about my tumors, my husband and I agreed that a mastectomy was the way to go. At this point I am happy with...
Super20dan, I agree, it is all scary to me. The anxiety is so bad sometimes. I also try to keep up a brave front. Don't want anyone seeing me cry, especially my grandchildren. Have you started any...
Scaredy Cat Thank you so much for your support. I am just so overwhelmed at this time. Don't want my husband to see me crying, or make him feel unimportant. I just need to cry alone and get these...
I recently got a diagnosis of breast cancer. I will see a surgeon and oncologist in a couple days. I have days of not being anxious at all to being so anxious and thinking the very worst outcome. I...
Stray dog, thank you...
Rspwed, Thank you, I am going to beat this....
Scaredy Cat, This forum is really helpful for me. Sometimes all I need is to post and get my feelings out there. Thanks everyone for being here for those of us who need the support. I was really down...
Thanks Super, the fear of all this is overwhelming. I don't cry every day and really don't know what triggers it in the first place. Trying my hardest to stay strong and optimistic. Primary care...
I am new to this forum. I guess I just need to talk. I just got a breast cancer diagnosis. I am beyond terrified an so down. I have not seen a surgeon yet, that is next week, and I feel like I just...
Wow, anxiety and sadness off the charts. Got my biopsy results and both nodules are malignant. I will see a surgeon to find out more and discuss treatment plan. I feel like I will not be able to go...
super20dan Thank you, trying to be positive. So far I am feeling a little pain, but also optimistic....
Ultrasound biopsy is done, without any pain during the procedure. But during the ultrasound another nodule was seen, so on Monday will have the stereotactic biopsy. If I was anxious before, my...
Super20dan I decided not to take anything. I'm sure I will be fine. Not pleasant, but shouldn't be as bad as the stereotactic biopsy. That was uncomfortable. Thanks for your feedback. Will let you...
Tim Tam I will look that up about taking meds. It is actually an ultrasound guided biopsy. They will take a few samples and I will get results on Monday. Thanks for your input....
Scaredy Cat Thanks for your thoughts and prayers, it has been rough lately. I will be ok and get through all this the best I can. Once I have the biopsy and get results, I will deal with it from...
Thank you Scaredy Cat, makes me feel a little better. No appetite so far today in anticipation of the biopsy tomorrow and the weekend wait for results.I will most definitely look at the links. Trying...
Help!!! My anxiety was well under control until I was called back for a repeat mammogram and ultrasound. Well, I have an appointment in 2 days for an ultrasound biopsy. In the past 6 years I have had...
Thanks SC, we have arrived and just being able to look out at the ocean is relaxing and mesmerizing. I will definitely look at the resources. I love being able to chat with everyone, this is such a...
You are not alone. My husband and I have been in the car for 2 days, on our way to warmer weather for a month. You would think I should be anxiety free. Well last night at the hotel I had a terrible...
After the last few weeks of panic attacks, terrible anxiety and a trip to the ER, I can actually say I am feeling myself. After being prescribed Clonazapam, taking it 2x a day for the last week, it...
Gilly: Thanks for the encouragement to get through this. I know will, just taking time....
SC...Thanks once again for you help....
Just talked to my doctor once again and she prescribed klonopin. I will pick up prescription soon. Will this get me out of this funk I'm in? Any bad side effects while taking this? I was using...
My wellbutrin dosage was raised from 150 to 300 mg a few weeks ago after a few panic attacks. Then I woke up with severe dizziness, nausea, and sweating, went to the er. All tests normal, and of...
Ggrslav: I am feeling exactly the way you are feeling now. Change in medication dosage and feeling nauseous and sometimes dizzy. Have zero energy and of course, I worry about everything. It has been...
Hello, slept well last night. Still struggling with the nausea and loss of appetite from the change in my wellbutrin dosage. How long does it last? It has been 3 weeks. I seem to have no energy at...
Scaredy Cat I needed that reassurance that I wasn't wrong in cancelling. Thanks for that. I am feeling a little better at this time....
Scaredy Cat The increase was a few weeks ago. Felt better for awhile, then the other night it hit me hard. I enen cancelled a family get together I should have been hosting today. My grandkids were...
Spent yesterday morning in the er. Sweating, nausea, and dizziness, like I was going to faint. Blood tests, normal, EKG, normal, chest xray normal. They could find nothing wrong. Slept all day and...
Hi Kittay, I know exactly how you feel about your breathing. This actually happened to me once again last night. Then I had such panic. Took a lorazepam and in 30 minutes was back to normal. Last...