guitarman
06-06-2002, 02:03 AM
Here are my symptoms, upon inhaling sometimes I get a strange feeling like I'm suffocating and a feeling of anxiety with a tingling feeling in my chest,very hard to describe, I've taken my pulse at that moment and my heart stops for about a second, It almost feels like a weezy sensation. If I take deep breaths it continues to happen if I take slow shallow breaths it helps and gradually dissapates, sometimes laying down causes it to happen and changing positions in bed does also. It seems to occur about 10-30 times a year with the episodes lasting about a 1-3 days on and off....The doctors can find nothing wrong and say it anxiety, is this reasonable? this has been occuring for about 12 years.....
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Lil_Bit
06-06-2002, 12:05 PM
hi guitarman,, sounds like anxiety/panic attacks,,,, i am familiar with the same feelings, for about 5-6 yrs now. I often wonder if it could be an allergy of some sort,or perhaps asthma................i would perhaps when the next episode happens, immediately get into see the dr with all symptoms at hand
4given1
06-06-2002, 06:55 PM
Anxiety is an absolutely reasonable explanation. I've experienced the very same symptoms you've mentioned, and yes, I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. Sometimes I would suffer a panic attack if I were terribly upset or stressed, and sometimes they would just come on out of the blue. I know how awful they can be.
I was on a low-dose of Xanax for a while, which really helped, but I weaned myself off them long ago. I've had no panic attacks since stopping the meds; I've felt them "coming on" several times, but I've been able to "talk myself" out of them.
You may want to do a search on panic attacks/anxiety disorder. You will probably find that you have experienced many of the symptoms. If you're lucky, you'll be able to recognize anxiety for what it is and keep your symptoms from progressing without the use of medication.
Best of luck to you! :)
I was on a low-dose of Xanax for a while, which really helped, but I weaned myself off them long ago. I've had no panic attacks since stopping the meds; I've felt them "coming on" several times, but I've been able to "talk myself" out of them.
You may want to do a search on panic attacks/anxiety disorder. You will probably find that you have experienced many of the symptoms. If you're lucky, you'll be able to recognize anxiety for what it is and keep your symptoms from progressing without the use of medication.
Best of luck to you! :)
StarCat
06-21-2002, 06:02 PM
Hi Guitarman! My boyfriend is a guitarman. I am a drummergirl.
But I also have really scary anxiety/panic attacks, and often I have no clue why they're happening. I have Bi-Polar Depression which has been very difficult to treat because I have bad reactions to almost every medication under the sun. Now, after thinking I was on the right meds since 10/2001, I just passed out last week. Maybe it was because I have a heart-valve disease (still waiting for the results of my echocardiogram), which might explain why my feet and ankles suddenly swelled up. Or maybe it was that the Epilepsy med (Keppra) I take for my Bi-Polar caused me to have a siezure!
Anyway, just try to do the impossible - relax! Keep a notepad & pen handy for the next time you're in the middle of an attack, and write down how you feel (physically & emotionally), and what happened that day, and what you've been thinking about, and you may find out something is on your mind. But don't feel that your symptoms aren't real just because you might have an anxiety/panic disorder (I hate it when doctors tell me it's all in my head).
Good luck, and take it easy.
But I also have really scary anxiety/panic attacks, and often I have no clue why they're happening. I have Bi-Polar Depression which has been very difficult to treat because I have bad reactions to almost every medication under the sun. Now, after thinking I was on the right meds since 10/2001, I just passed out last week. Maybe it was because I have a heart-valve disease (still waiting for the results of my echocardiogram), which might explain why my feet and ankles suddenly swelled up. Or maybe it was that the Epilepsy med (Keppra) I take for my Bi-Polar caused me to have a siezure!
Anyway, just try to do the impossible - relax! Keep a notepad & pen handy for the next time you're in the middle of an attack, and write down how you feel (physically & emotionally), and what happened that day, and what you've been thinking about, and you may find out something is on your mind. But don't feel that your symptoms aren't real just because you might have an anxiety/panic disorder (I hate it when doctors tell me it's all in my head).
Good luck, and take it easy.
miss-understanding
07-02-2002, 01:42 AM
Guitarman,
I have had some of the same type of symptoms. I get a whispy yet gritty feeling in my lungs when I lye back or in a reclined position. I have been diagnosed with Asthma..but am not convinced for different reasons. When I stand up or sit up it usually clearsafter a few minutes or deep breaths. I have had some odd blood work 3 -4 months back (odd counts on white/red hematocrit and platelets) only tested positive for an anti platelet anti body (had dangerously low platelet count). I am not opposed to the idea of anxiety...but confused as to how anxiety can cause fluid in my lungs and interupt my breathing while I am sleeping. I know you said that you feel like it is an anxiety feeling at times...could you have a couple things going on? Do you have allergies? Let's work together to understand this whole thing..
Miss-understanding
Miss-understanding
[This message has been edited by miss-understanding (edited 07-02-2002).]
I have had some of the same type of symptoms. I get a whispy yet gritty feeling in my lungs when I lye back or in a reclined position. I have been diagnosed with Asthma..but am not convinced for different reasons. When I stand up or sit up it usually clearsafter a few minutes or deep breaths. I have had some odd blood work 3 -4 months back (odd counts on white/red hematocrit and platelets) only tested positive for an anti platelet anti body (had dangerously low platelet count). I am not opposed to the idea of anxiety...but confused as to how anxiety can cause fluid in my lungs and interupt my breathing while I am sleeping. I know you said that you feel like it is an anxiety feeling at times...could you have a couple things going on? Do you have allergies? Let's work together to understand this whole thing..
Miss-understanding
Miss-understanding
[This message has been edited by miss-understanding (edited 07-02-2002).]
guitarman
07-02-2002, 11:54 PM
Heres the tests I've had over the last 4 years:
Echo cardiogram
3-4 EKG's
Stress test
several complete blood tests
Abdominal CT scan
Hida Scan
Barium Enema
Several Chest xrays
abdominal xray
all normal except slightly elevated Liver enzyme 30-64
Echo cardiogram
3-4 EKG's
Stress test
several complete blood tests
Abdominal CT scan
Hida Scan
Barium Enema
Several Chest xrays
abdominal xray
all normal except slightly elevated Liver enzyme 30-64
miss-understanding
07-04-2002, 01:50 AM
Guitarman,
So...what do you think is causing this problem? Do you think it is anxity and stress. Sometimes I just don't know what to think...ya' know?
Miss-understanding
So...what do you think is causing this problem? Do you think it is anxity and stress. Sometimes I just don't know what to think...ya' know?
Miss-understanding
guitarman
07-04-2002, 11:29 AM
I don't know, It could be stress.......I also smoked pot heavily for about three years in the the late 70's
maybe this is releated I don't know, I do know that if I think/dwell about it, I can cause the symptoms sometimes....its wierd
maybe this is releated I don't know, I do know that if I think/dwell about it, I can cause the symptoms sometimes....its wierd
guitarman
07-04-2002, 11:32 AM
I've had asthma when I was a child, I was in an oxygen ten for ten days as a child...I am extremely allergic to freshly cut grass, haives, breathing problems...I also have undiagnosed stomach pain........I'm 43 by the way....
miss-understanding
07-11-2002, 12:22 AM
I used to smoke and have sinus problems...but do not know if I have any allergies. My brother has severe asthma ... we grew up with a great deal of second hand smoke too (like most of us). I have not smoked in years and live in a non smoking home. I am 31 by the way. My lungs feel like they did when I used to smoke and then run up stairs only now they feel this way when I lie down or back.
2 years ago (for about 3 months)when I would take a breath in and then exhale there was a second breath inhaling sound inside. My doctor said it was anxiety...but it was not like I was hyper ventalating or nervous. It would be like when I was getting ready for bed...or watching tv or after I took a shower. I did not tell my doctor until 3 or 4 months ago hoping it would shed some light on what was wrong.
Is there such a thing as stress induced asthma that could be affecting you when you are under stress or something. Your allergies may be playing a big role too. Maybe I have allergies too...hek I don't know. I hope you find out what is wrong.
ME
2 years ago (for about 3 months)when I would take a breath in and then exhale there was a second breath inhaling sound inside. My doctor said it was anxiety...but it was not like I was hyper ventalating or nervous. It would be like when I was getting ready for bed...or watching tv or after I took a shower. I did not tell my doctor until 3 or 4 months ago hoping it would shed some light on what was wrong.
Is there such a thing as stress induced asthma that could be affecting you when you are under stress or something. Your allergies may be playing a big role too. Maybe I have allergies too...hek I don't know. I hope you find out what is wrong.
ME