No-one ? Hmmm...
Well my wife won't sleep in the same bed as me, she says my snoring is so bad she can't sleep. I have only started snoring since taking the purple anti seizure meds. I have had 5 seizures in 3 months...
Well I had my appointment with the neurologist today, I have been told that because I have had 4 seizures in a 30 day window , that he believes it to be epilepsy. He has ordered an EEG and an MRI to...
Not sure why fox, both times no EEG but that's what I been trying to get into for the last 5 weeks. I do know the last time my blood pressure was less than 50bpm which they thought was a concern,...
Thanx Lisa and S.C for your support I had a seizure once before when I was younger at the age of 15 but I was on a roacutane which experimental but I learned that alcohol and the drug don't mix. My...
Dx? I have my appointment this Tuesday, finally I'm in after 5 weeks of waiting, better late than never. I been feeling on edge last week or 2, back is stiffer than a surfboard, I really hope I get...
When do I go? Mmmm that is a good question, my referral has gone to the clinic and they have a procedure that needs to be evaluated before I get an appointment. They told me if I have another seizure...
S.C. No they didn't do those tests at the ER, sounds like something the seizure clinic will test. My dr doesn't think the drugs I am on are the problem, I been on both for almost 2 years. Will keep...
I will make an appointment on Monday if I have not received a call or letter today. I will keep you guys posted in my travels I sent a letter to work, surprisingly the head honcho lady which I was...
In the ER, they took blood work, MRI and they X-ray my back, I have a letter from the ER requesting I attend a seizure clinic for further testing, I am also not allowed to drive a car for 3-6 months....
I have been battling stress levels for a while now, I am concerned my job has pushed me to far, I recently experienced a very difficult day at work, I finished at work at 3pm on the Sunday, went home...
I have sleepless nights as well , but I tend to get these if I run out of mirtzapine and forget to get my script. Last night I forgot and a I toss and turn and my sides end up getting sore, getting...
Good advice, thanx What kind of foods would you recommend ?...
I have a epileptical cross trainer and a treadmill as well, I was mixing it up until my treadmill died. Now I am using the other 2. Stools start of like pebbles, once it's on it's way it smooths out....
I have been exercising on an off, been doing some weights, drinking water, I wouldn't say in large amounts . I will try and get more excercise, I work admin so I don't really move around too much ,...
Direct me if I am in the wrong place. I have been on anxiety medication and stabilisers for the last 2 or so years. Last 12 months I have suffered from severe constipation , waking up gasping for air...
I haven't tried a chiropractor, do you think this could help? I did used to do a lot of heavy lifting before my first major panic attack, then i basically moved to a desk job You know I prob just...
I seen my gp, he seems to think its just stress related, I demanded a health plan which was evaluated and then I went to see a psych, which he recommended a mood stabilizer , in the time I have had a...
Does anyone know , can stress cause stomach issues ? I have this discomfort on my left hand side under my last rib, I am very concerned, I have been to doctors and they keep telling me the only thing...
Thanx everyone, good to vent and relate to others, I will keep at my breathing . I must have got under that guys fingernails today, he got moved to another area of the building, he didn't seem happy...
Having a difficult week, was doing ok for a while, very stressed at work, I know I can't quit my job but its just getting beyond a joke, no one listens I work 10,11,12 hour shifts a day , I sit at a...
My breathing has been a bit weird lately, I think I need to jump on treadmill a bit more I have also had small meals lately and more fibre...
Numbness around jaw and just generally shaky feeling Last couple of days I been waking in the middle of the night gasping for air Dunno maybe it's Xmas around the corner I am generally feeling run...
lately this is becoming more frequent - i am getting this tingling/movement in my upper left back which then i get a tingling in the back left of my head does anyone else get this ?...
thanx scaredy cat - good advice - i am taking one day at a time having my camonmile tea right now ;) i must be doing a bit better these days - i find the mood stabiliser is helping i seem to be...
lately i been feeling a bit run down just had child number 2 diagnosed with aspergers , they say its more common in boys - i was really hoping it wouldnt affect him been having breathing problems...
i have had this sinus issues but lately i have been experiencing a pulsating twitch on my nose i have had twitching before - legs, arms and face but lately it has manifested to my nose - most of the...
When my anxiety peaked I quit smoking and now quit alcoho L, I surprisingly don't crave either one, I am really just concerned about getting well, staying on my medication and keeping myself relaxed...
i also stay away from cafeine products - i been drinking camonmile tea - no cafeine - i find it helps a lot sugar products are evil but still found them comfortable but i do good gerd symptoms...
anyone have a list of foods that you avoid to keep the levels down?...
I recently saw a movie and a part was someone getting beaten up with no chance of escape and others were watching the fight ,I felt instantly sorry for the character My heart started pounding a...
I get tingling in my head, more recently, I have noticed when I have showers my nerves seem to be in tune, like my nerves or something are being repaired and I am getting a lot more good sensations...
I am just wondering because I have had it happen afew times As I am dozing off I get a quick fright where i feel like I have stopped breathing and I find myself gasping for air Anyone else get this ?...
I been on lexapro for 8 momths and escitalapram for about 2 months not sure if it has made any difference , I been taking some Blackmore stress relief pills seems to take the edge off Been ok for the...
Was having myself an anxiety attack and seen this, making me think now which has taken my mind off the attack thank you ;) I pick Scarlett johansson A crate full of Tim tams Fishing kit A solar...
i been on lexapro for 6 months , the only 2 things it does is allow me to get to sleep straight away and give me a dry mouth in the morning, apart from that i havent noticed anything the Escitalopram...
i have got a couple of aspergers books- one i imported from america, wasnt very helpful , as with support groups in australia, i dont know i downloaded an app called irelax last night for the ipad -...
quite a mouthfull isnt it - hope someone enjoys the read...
sorry guys couldnt find my other post - been on avanza and this new drug escitopram or something - supposed to be a mood stabilizer recap married , 2 kids - lost a 3rd to early complications my...
i have just started on lexapro and i have to save i am seeing some major changes in myself originally i was on mirtzapine 15mg soltab and i really used them to sleep as i work rotating shifts and...
i find this site very helpful in part just reading about people have the same problems as me and i do somewhat find it a relief and helps me to stay on one topic other than looking on the net and...
In the same boat, need a job change but can't afford to be out of work, a healthy lifestyle I would assume its mind and body, I myself will be hopping off the boat first chance I get It's sad that in...
Yeah if I can feel it coming on I just under some cool air and pick something relaxing to do...
I can feel it coming on , I find there is a few triggers that start me on my path of impending doom . I find my arm goes sore and then my heart rate picks up and stays constant while I keep adding to...
How does your anxiety/panic attack happen? Would love to hear from people on what they are feeling, can you feel it coming on? Does it just happen out of the blue? Do you have symptoms that continue ?...
I hate anxiety and stress ! And others just don't understand - friends you loose just being confined to a life scared out of your mind Please let them invent a pill that gets rid of anxiety like a flu...
I am subject to lots of stress, I think overtime it does things to your body 4 things I try to keep constant now No caffeine No alcohol No raw sugar items And the most important don't subject...
Since the last post I have had 2 attacks, 1 time I had an attack , huge pressure in my head, breathless , warm numbing sensation on side of face - the pressure was unbearable, it scares the crap out...
Well haven't had any panic attacks in last 2 weeks, been on a low carb fibre diet and surprisingly work has been a lot less stressful, saw the psych again don't know if it's doing anything but I am...