You will get through this! I was about the same age as you when my anxiety skyrocketed to the point that I could barely function at work. I was having multiple panic attacks a day. I can totally...
Is the blood bright red? It might just be from anal fissures or hemorrhoids caused by being constipated and having fo push hard to go. Low iron could be caused by not getting enough iron in your diet...
Thanks for your encouragement! I feel a little better already. I got my blood drawn today so that's the first step :-). Hibee, I am sorry to hear about your dad and your scoliosis. Do you do Schroth...
Hi all. I haven't been on in a long time. I've had PD for about 18 years, but for the most part I've been doing very well over the last 14 years or so. I can usually talk myself down when I feel...
Do you by any chance wear a lot of stiff boots? This exact feeling happened to me last year. My husband had bought me a pair of ugh style boots to use as slippers because it is so cold in my house....
Thank you all for sharing this. My husband was diagnosed with Parkinson's in June and he is taking Azilect. We have a very high deductible that we met this year, but next year we'll be starting out...
Thanks for sharing that! I am going to forward it to my husband....
I'm going to try that too Sunriseguided. I'm afraid to take freeways too. I can totally relate. I've heard cognitive therapy works, but I've never tried it. I've thought about taking really small...
Your "friend" doesn't seem like much of one. You are better off without her. If you can go to your sister's place you should. While you are out of work maybe you can go to your local unemployment...
Thanks....
Eltorito, I will let you know what my husband's doc says about this as well. From what I understand, Sinemet is often the drug of choice for people who get the disease when they are older. My husband...
Thank you. You have given me a lot of useful information! My husband just turned 48. The first neurologist we saw didn't want to put him on the "best" drug, because of his age. The doc had said that...
Thanks ElTorito!...
Hi there. I just wanted to reach out to those of you who have already been diagnosed with Parkinson's for support and advice. My husband has been having a tremor in his left hand for about a year and...
I had a CT scan a few years ago. The only thing that was weird is the liquid is cold and it feel weird. I am a very anxious person and I did not have any negative reactions....
Awww. You are awesome!...
I've been a member of this forum for many years and I just wanted to thank the moderators for ALWAYS being there for me and all the other members. I hope you all know how much of an impact you make...
I don't know anything about numbness, but clenching you're jaw may be causing the jaw pain. That used to happen to me too....
I just wanted to say that I get migraines too. I don't know if you are experiencing them as well. I had to restrict my diet the last few weeks because of stomach issues and I haven't had a migraine...
When you start feeling anxious make sure that you breathe deeply and slowly through your nose and focus on relaxing. When people start to feel anxious they usually start taking quick shallow breaths...
yes I get headaches a lot. They can be caused by stress, food or chemical sensitivities and muscle strain. I had a weird one a few months ago that started on top of my head and went all the way back...
I tried Zantac already, but I will look into the other two, thanks!...
OK, thanks!...
Hi there, I am new to Gerd. I'm not sure if that's what I have, but the doctor seems to think so. He had me taking Zantac and it did nothing. I am now on OTC Prilosec and it seems to work well in the...
Thanks Kitt and Scaredy Cat!...
I remember feeling like that when I first started having anxiety too. It helped me to have a glass of water by my bed. I used to slowly drink a glass of water and breathe deeply. The water helped me...
One of my friends had this happen when she was close to menopause. You need to get to a doctor though. I know it's scary at first, but you will feel more at peace when you find out what's going on....
I think you've gotten some great advice here. I'm sorry you are having a rough time at work. I sometimes get into trouble for making accounting errors. I have realized that I am not particularly good...
Hey there. I just wanted to check in. I had an ultrasound to rule out gallstones. Everything looked normal with my gallbladder, kidneys and aorta. I wish all tests could be so easy! I also went to...
I always get Xanax before I fly, but I try not to use it. Knowing it's there if I need it helps me stay calm without it. Does that make sense. The last time my family went to Florida I was absolutely...
I rarely drink anything with caffeine in it. If I were to have a cup of regular coffee I would be feeling just like you are now!...
that is exactly me Weary!...
Hi there. I am a 45 year old female. My mother had Alzheimer's and my grandma also had some form of dementia. I have always had a terrible memory and I feel like it is getting even worse as I age....
Oh gosh yes! The week before my period I am always more anxious and on edge. It's been getting worse the older I get. I think it is fluctuating hormones....
Thanks SC! I called and talked to the nurse today. She consulted with the doctor and he prescribed Zantac for a couple of months. I am going to try that and see what happens. I feel so much better...
At this point I would be open to that! There are some things I don't want to go without forever. Do any of you with stomach issues ever feel like your stomach has pressure pushing up on it? I feel...
Thanks Scaredy Cat. It's good to hear from you too :-). I am feeling a little better today. I am going to eat only very small meals and make sure that I follow a GERD diet for now....
Thanks Larry. I don't think it's my heart either, but I made the mistake of googling my symptoms. Did your heartburn ever lasdt this long?...
It's still there, but not as bad. I haven't had any tests done. I went to my GP about 3 or 4 months ago and he told me that feeling heartburn for three days or less is OK if it doesn't happen...
I wrote in the Heartburn forum because that's what I thought I had. I don't know what to think now. I have been feeling like this for 2 days. I've lived with anxiety for about 17 years, but for the...
I know what you mean Danmanca! I am having an issue right now and I can't figure out if it's primarily anxiety or something else....
Are you living in the same house you were before? I wonder if you are allergic to something there or if there is a certain product that you use here, but didn't use on your travels. There might be a...
Sorry about your pet. I would also recommend putting a heating pad on the back of your neck. You can take OTC pain relievers too and give yourself a neck massage (or get someone else to give you...
Thanks Mysweetpanda. I appreciate your input :-)....
Did the doctor's test you again for Strep? I would want to make sure that your original antibiotics did the trick since you were fine until you had it. You might need a stronger one. I do think a...
Hi, I am hoping someone can point me in the right direction. I am a 45 year old female who has been experiencing extreme heartburn over the last year or so. I do not get it frequently though. I won't...
Hi there. My daughter takes Nexxium. She tried Prilosec first, but it didn't work. Her doctor told me that the two drugs have the same type of acid blocker. The Prilosec is more diluted and there are...
I am having issues with heartburn right now! I don't get it much and I generally don't get heartburn from anxiety. I just made an appt with my doc because I've been having constant heartburn for a...
I would suggest that you go to counseling if you aren't already doing so. I think you need to learn how to cope with your anxiety in general before doing something more. What are your long term...
Thanks for the replies. She is not being bullied. Her anxiety seems to stem from not trusting the teacher to do what she is supposed to. For instance: not printing out her poems, not giving her...