YES YES AND YES!!!!! I actually went to the ER because of my heart palps and the doctor told me I was correct in my assumption that my acid reflux was causing them and sure enough I was right my...
So I just got back from the ER I have been having horrible gas and stomach issues the last 2 weeks and my PVCs have been increasing. Well now I'm getting them all the time and its driving me crazy....
Have you found anything out yet??...
So I'm not trying to scare you at all BUT they should have done an echo on your heart while you were there. You have symptoms of a lot of things and most of those require intervention right away! I'm...
I actually just had my copper IUD removed and never in a million years would have thought that having something like that in place would have caused my anxiety to be worse or possibly what was the...
I have done so much research on anxiety these last two years and being a nurse and working some in mental health I remember a long time ago feeling sorry for my pts and their symptoms. I used to ask...
That can happen with anxiety. Have you been to a doctor? Have you had any tests done?...
Well you are not alone! I have had this problem. At times it can last for days and its a combination of my anxiety and my stomach issues. When my IBS is acting up and I'm anxious then its real bad...
Welcome!! Everyone here is great they have helped me so much and basically from me just reading what others go through. When you have no one to talk to about problems you feel like your going crazy!!...
Well I'm feeling better today!! Last night I paced my house and had a panic attack then I prayed lol....I laid down after and after that I could feel my stomach acid creeping up to the back of my...
So I have had chest pain before this is in the center of my chest and its a burning feeling. I'm not sure if its acid reflux or what but its really scaring me! I had an echo last year and I've had...
Quick question how were you diagnosed with the aneurysm?? Was it something they just found or were you having symptoms and will they do surgery to remove it??...
Lol your post made me laugh because this happens to me all of the time if I sniff really deep and quick sometimes I'll have a PVC I'm smaller framed and basically Im retracting my rib cage and it...
I live in Nebraska but was born in Chicago. I think its great to know there are people all over the world here to support each other!! Love is so powerful!! Sending positive energy to you all!!!!...
We are all here in this community because we are aware of the issues we face daily. If your husband does not want to get help or take responsibility for himself unfortunately there is nothing you can...
I would just keep track of what you eat and if that is a form of iron then yes that can absolutely make you have black stools....
Kansas huh? Fort Riley area?...
How are you feeling now? Just know that your not alone at all! We have all been where your at and you can get through this! I'm sending positive energy your way!!...
Have you gone to the doctor??...
I had mine removed about 3 weeks ago and I'll keep everyone posted on how I do. I just went out of town for my grandfathers service and that caused so much anxiety so I'm hoping after I get home I'll...
I get that sometimes too and its no fun at all!! Im sorry you are going through this but unfortunately it seems to be a common side effect of anxiety! I'm sending positive energy your way!!...
GI issues are so common with anxiety they go hand and hand all of the time I have GI issues and it causes my anxiety to increase which in turn makes my GI issues worse! Its such a vicious cycle and...
I'm not sure that stress could make a difference on a test like that bit you could always ask your doctor. Some people just have higher cholesterol even when they watch what they eat and excersise...
I read your post and saw a lot of myself in it however I wanted to help calm you some and just say that your high pulse of mid 80s is something most of us with anxiety would love to have. My pulse...
It happens to me sometimes too if I'm gassy or if I've had a really bad day with anxiety. Its funny because not last night but the two nights before that I was getting them. And they were worse when...
I know exactly how you feel and it sucks!! The worst part is is that sometimes my shaking feels like my blood sugar is getting low when it's nit ( I check it) and other times the shaking is only in...
I still get anxiety about eating because sometimes I'll get too full even if I don't eat a lot and my heart will start to race so every time I eat I get scared it's a vicious cycle but eating smaller...
That was great! So much truth to that as well!! Positive energy coming your way!...
I actually just got off of a forum about it and all I can say is wow!! I was going to have mine removed next month anyways but now I'm calling tomorrow!! Did you have yours removed if so any changes?...
I have a copper IUD I know you didn't ask me but I'm curious to know what you were getting at....
That was a great answer janetlee. Really I think people remember the symptoms that are the worst for them. For me anything with my heart or chest is the worst the fast heart rate is what gets me and...
I have propranolol as a PRN and it's 5mg and it really works! I'm not sure whAt your dose is but I'm a nurse and that is really the only med I'm not afraid to take it has a short half life and it...
Thank you for that great post! I find that we have things in common and some if the same things that work for you have also worked for me! It's a road that can be bumpy and curvy at times but as long...
So basically all through my journey with anxiety I have had a problem keeping weight on. When I first was dealing with my stress and anxiety and couldn't eat the weight just flew off of me. Now I'm...
I just wanted to say welcome!! I think the steps that you are taking are great! We have all been where your at at some point with our anxiety. It's so hard to describe it to people that don't suffer...
She is right if it was life threatening then you would have been notified for sure. People have things recorded that are benign all the time and don't even know it's happening and others can feel...
I have been where you are it happened last night and I ended up staying home but went to the er this morning my chest pain was from the flu that I have. I hope your feeling better by now keep us...
Thank you everyone! I went to the er this morning my pulse was 125 and the nurse looked at me like I had 3 heads! They did a chest X-ray and an EKG both came back normal. I have influenza A (I got...
Thanks Larry! I'm really hoping it's just from my chest bring like inflamed or something!...
So I did it again I went on google and now I'm afraid I have pericarditis or myocarditis from this virus that I have! I started to get chest pains tonight that were pretty sharp in my upper chest and...
That's true propranolol at such a small dose won't drop your pulse or blood pressure lower than it normally is. It just blocks the epinephrine and norepinephrine (adrenaline) that's circulating...
I am prescribed propranolol PRN and lemme say it really does work! I only take 5mg though.....I'm a nurse and give that medication a lot in much higher doses and when I realized that 5mg slowed my...
I'm so sorry to hear your going through all of this right now but if they are bothering you that much it could be worth getting checked out. It could be anything causing them however anxiety is...
What caused it?? Try and focus on other things and take your mind off of it the best you can!...
I get the same way you do only I don't take my Xanax. I've only taken it like 3 times but all the physical symptoms you described like after eating and getting anxious when your stomach is full. Yea...
I'm so sorry your going through all of this I can honestly say I have been exactly where your at right now and it's horrible! The only advice I can give is set like a time limit like for 5 mins I...
Thank you for your replies....I have really been researching how we all need these minerals in our systems and that about 75% of adults in the us have a magnesium deficiency. My aunt who is a nurse...
Well the dose I would be taking is lower than the daily recommended intake of magnesium because I'm sure I get some with the foods I eat, so the supplement would just make sure I'm getting at least...
Well I'm currently not taking a multi vitamin and not all of them have magnesium in them. But my potassium is always low and that is a good indicator your magnesium is too. The blood tests don't work...
Has anyone had any luck taking a magnesium supplement? I'm pretty sure I have a deficiency and I wanted to start taking some maybe that will help with my anxiety. Right now I'm willing to try...