I saw my therapist yesterday (2 appointment) and she asked me to wear a weird device on each wrist that pulsed back and forth the whole session. I was very aware of it but it defiantly didn't help...
Hey all, its been a while since ive posted on here. I've recently started counseling again and she is suggesting EMDR to help with the extreme anxiety I've been having. I'm nervous about discussing...
Hi Prayerful, Welcome to HW. I hate to give you any advice in this area as really your cardiologist is the best person to ask. If you cant seek his advice perhaps your PCP can be of help to you....
Hey strongwarrior101, Welcome to HW forum. I really hope you continue to visit us here as everyone is very supportive & open with these type of issues. I personally worked many years with the...
Hey sueg, I was diagnosed with MS in 2001 at the age of 27. Since the onset my physical issues have been my biggest problem. However, in the last 3 years my cognitive process, memory, and...
Hey Hibee, I personally have not taken either of those medications but I worked closely with people who did take them. I managed two psychiatric residential care facilities for over 10 yrs. Haldol is...
Hey snakebit, I quess you haven't been diagnosed with a heart disorder? There are several things I would consider before saying it's heart related. One is do you have a family history of Heart...
I am very sorry dolson! I'm sure you have been through a lot with all this. I haven't heard of that disorder but there are quite a few. I have Multiple System Atrophy diagnosed in 2005 & Multiple...
Wow! Scary doesnt quite describe it all I'm sure. I'm 39 and am on my second pacer. I've got the new Medtronic MRI compatible. Well it's more of an ICD as its wired for the defib function even though...
Hi wentumolo, Welcome to HW Forums. I don't know anything about Kawasaki Disease. I took Coumadin for many years and now don't. There are other medications along with treatments for clots and such. I...
Hi Accounting, I just wanted to welcome you to the forum. I assume you see a cardiologist? what does he/she say is causing your issues? Every person on my mothers side of the family has some sort of...
Hi whamm0, Welcome to our forum. I'm sorry no one has replied yet. I have not ever heard of this but am guessing it's in the brain? Is your cognitive impairment due to this?...
Hey SterlingArcher, I love your name! My old man watches Archer all the time. I used to think it was stupid but after a few episodes I was laughing my butt off watching it with him. Since Low Dose...
Hi everyone, I just wanted to pop in and say hey. I'm sorry that anyone has to go through the trials of diagnosing MS. My biggest suggestion to anyone would be to keep a record or request copies of...
Hey LB,I am so sorry your having these problems. To decline as much as you have is extremely concering. I strongly recommend you seek another opinion or cardiac specialist. If your seriously bed...
Hi talonsgramy, Welcome to HW, I truly hope you find answers & support here. I just want to clarify first to make sure I understood you correctly, please correct me if I make mistake. So you have...
Hi GirllyGirl24, I'm glad you found HW; I hope you were able to find some answers and get more replies to your post. I've had MS for 12 yrs. I was diagnosed when I was 27 & newly married for 2...
HI faithful, it's good to see you! I've not really had anyone in my life to make today all that special...perhaps I hold too much of myself back? idk??...
Hi Aimee, It is very good to be an informed patient! I dont know what these tests are and I'm sure most people dont....But I know of a website that can tell you what these labs are. I am posting it...
Hi Kattie, Welcome to Healing Well we are most happy to have you join us here. I hope you find what you are looking for here. I have tried Green Tea the Organic kind and it is really good tasting and...
Hi Chris, Welcome to Healing Well we are happy to have you join us here. Man, it really gets you down when your doctor cant figure out what is going on with you doesnt it? What does probably GERD...
Hi This2willpass, Welcome to Healing Well forum, we are happy to have you join us here. It sounds like you went though Hell with your surgery /community/emoticons/eyes.gif I am so sorry. Thank you...
Good suggestions Selmer! Thank you /community/emoticons/turn.gif ...
Hi shopnmom, There are many different diets out there to choose from but the one I follow is a low carb (no refined flours), no sugars, high protin diet. The protin comes from mostly chicken and...
Hi enufworry, I am sorry for what your going through /community/emoticons/cry.gif . I had been diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis for 4 years before my Autonomic Disorder started to show...
Thank you shopnmom, your really sweet. I was very ill for quite a while and once I started to slowly get better I was so depressed about the change in my life style and just basically everything. I...
Hi shopnmom, Welcome to the Cardio forum /community/emoticons/wink.gif I dont mind you asking at all...I have an autonomic disorder called Multiple System Atrophy which has caused my heart rate drop...
Hi John, I am sorry things have turned out this way for you. I know it is difficult, I am divorsed so I understand greatly. For the longest time I tried to figure out what I had done wrong in our...
Hi, Welcome to Healing Well. No you will not fry your brain with antidepressants, but everyone has their own opinion about that. The fact of the matter is that once you have take an antidepressant...
Hi amie, anxiety can often mimic cardiovascular symptoms. In turn those with health issues often develop anxiety related to extreme worry about their health and future. It is often confusing to tell...
Hi ainsley, You stated in your post about the different stores blood pressure machines reading your blood pressure low however, you didnt mention any physicial symptoms you may be having at this...
Hey Amie, You have made the right choice. If ever you question anything a doctor does get a second or third opinion. It is your body and life so you have to make sure you are stepping up and ensuring...
Hi Strominata, Welcome to Healing Well forum we are happy to have you join us. I am sorry but it has been quite some time since Iamloco has posted here. I hope they do respond to your post here but,...
Hey love, welcome to healing well we are glad to have you join us here. From what you have explained it could be just about anything dear. It is great that you have an appointment with a cardiologist...
Hi Natalia, Welcome to Healing Well, we are happy to have you join us here. I am sorry about your health problems. I often have PVC's and abnormal arrhythmias it is most fustrating and scary. Though...
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Hi blueskyfvr, I havent ever heard of this but that doesnt mean it couldnt be something. Here is a link from the American Heart Association which you can read if you wish. It is a really good site....
Hi, I am very sorry about your diagnosis. I understand how difficult it is to go through something like this. I am also 35 and have heart disease (diagnosed 3 yrs ago) and also have Multiple...
Hi, Congratulations on pulling yourself up from doing drugs and going on to school for law enforcement. I am sure that you will have some valuable insight to give back to your community. Most...
My heart rate dropped suddenly, to my knowledge overnight when I woke up one morning and passed out after 3-4 minutes due to a combination of low heart rate and low bp. But too tell you the truth I...
I am glad everything came out well for your father. I truely hope he does heed his physicians suggestions as those are going to be the most life altering changes he can make for better heart health....
Hi michy, I too have bradycardia my HR was in the 20's before my cardiologist was able to get me to agree to a pacemaker implant. This was 3 years ago, I was 31 yrs old and had been (at the time)...
Hi StillLearning, I am so sorry about your father. Please know we would like to give you advice on what to expect but it would be best to ask this question from his physicians. Everyone is different,...
Wow! Thank you both for your replies. My appointment went very well. I did find out I have 4 herninated (sp?) disks L5 through L2. The doctor I am seeing is an anesthesiologist who has his own pain...
Hi all, I dont normally post in this forum but in the last 6 weeks or so I have had some of the most terrible lower back pain. I do have heart diease with a pacemaker implant, multiple sclerosis and...
Hi RampQueen, Welcome to Healing Well forum, we are happy to have you join us here. I really dont know much about this topic at all. However, I do have this great website to understanding lab tests....
Hi Blue, You said something very important in your post..... This is always the hardest part of depression, being on medication, seeing a psych doc and still feeling yourself sliding backwards. I...
Hi kdog, I am glad to hear that your feeling a bit better. Having Hypertension to start with is difficult enough to deal with. Please do be careful with the sodium intake as it will hike up your BP...
Hey kdog, welcome to Healing Well forum, we are happy to have you join us here. I'm sorry to hear of your troubles /community/emoticons/rolleyes.gif . I wondered if you have had a follow up...
Hi Aurora, I'm so sorry your going though all this dear! The first thing I would tell you is try not to stress too much until you know what your dealing with. EKG's are known to be wrong from time to...