goingcrazy8
03-18-2009, 06:01 PM
This is my first post ever on a message board like this, because before January 9th of this year I considered myself a very healthy human being. The last two months of my life have been a health nightmare and I'm hoping someone can give me some insight into what could be causing these issues and / or tell me I'm just crazy. I'll lay everything out in a timeline, so you all can get an idea for how this all went down. I should note that I am a 28 year old male smoker who exercises frequently. I know they seem like an odd combination, but I can't seem to kick the habit. I had surgery last January('08) for a sports hernia and had epiditymitis about 6 months after the surgery, which I believe may have been a side effect of the surgery.
January 8th - Went to work as normal and came home after work. My wife was still working, so I decided to go out for a run. I ran 3 miles, came back took a shower and waited for my wife to get home. We sat up and had 3-4 glasses of wine each(I know this might be a little excessive) and went to bed.
January 9th - I wake up with a moderate headache, which I assume is from the wine. I am a moderate drinker now(maybe 2-3 nights a week) and used to be a heavy drinker in college. In any case, I get to work and my headache starts to turn into a lightheaded feeling. As I'm leaving lunch witha couple of colleagues, I have what I can only assume to be the first panic attack I've ever had. I end up at the ER, they do EKG, CT Scan and Chest X-Rays and everything looks fine. They chalk it up to Bronchitis and send me on my way with antibiotic 1 and prednisone.
January 10th - February 9th The constant lightheadedness / shakiness starts and lasts for the next 4 weeks. This accomponied by 3 more panic attacks, one of which lands me again in the ER. This time they do a full blood work up, check my thyroid and a thoracic and Brain MRI on the 9th.
February 10th - I go to my GP and he tells me that my Brain MRI is clear and it isn't anything to do with my lungs, heart or head. He does say I have a sinus infection and puts me on antibiotic #2. He sends me on my way and for about 2 days I start to feel better for the first time in a month.
February 13th - Present I wake up and feel extreme nausea. I shake it off, go to work and by lunch time the nausea is worse. I feel like I have to have a BM, but I don't or if I do it's very little. I feel like I have to throw up, but actually never do. The nausea continues on and off to this day a month later. My BM has changed colors and consistency almost everyday. I don't see any blood or anything, but honestly wouldn't know what to look for. I started taking a body detox formula about 4 days ago hoping this would fix my ailment, but it only seems to have made it worse. I'm also taking a probiotic. I really don't have any stomach pain, but the nausea and lightheadedness makes me feel like I could pass out, but again I don't. My doctor put me on Xanax(1MG) and is convinced it's Anxiety.
The Xanax helps some, but the nausea is still there. I do notice that when I start to get a panic attack, I get an intense burning sensation in my stomach and esophogus. I feel like crap all day and it consumes me almost 24/7. The only time I feel better is when I sleep. The triggers for the feeling like crap seem to be almost everything. I've convinced myself I have Cancer or some other horrific stomach disease. Has anyone else ever experienced this sort of thing and am I crazy or could this actually be something wrong?
Thanks for any help. Below is the complete symptoms list.
Stomach discomfort- Casuses Panic
Nausea Constantly - Causes Panic
Odd Head palpitation sensations
Can't stand the cold at all. Fingers and feet go numb
Light Headed - Has been less lately but comes and goes and sometimes feels like I am going to pass out.
Anxiety - Brought on by just about anything short of sitting on my couch at home and even then it occurs sometimes.
I'm sure I forgot some.....
January 8th - Went to work as normal and came home after work. My wife was still working, so I decided to go out for a run. I ran 3 miles, came back took a shower and waited for my wife to get home. We sat up and had 3-4 glasses of wine each(I know this might be a little excessive) and went to bed.
January 9th - I wake up with a moderate headache, which I assume is from the wine. I am a moderate drinker now(maybe 2-3 nights a week) and used to be a heavy drinker in college. In any case, I get to work and my headache starts to turn into a lightheaded feeling. As I'm leaving lunch witha couple of colleagues, I have what I can only assume to be the first panic attack I've ever had. I end up at the ER, they do EKG, CT Scan and Chest X-Rays and everything looks fine. They chalk it up to Bronchitis and send me on my way with antibiotic 1 and prednisone.
January 10th - February 9th The constant lightheadedness / shakiness starts and lasts for the next 4 weeks. This accomponied by 3 more panic attacks, one of which lands me again in the ER. This time they do a full blood work up, check my thyroid and a thoracic and Brain MRI on the 9th.
February 10th - I go to my GP and he tells me that my Brain MRI is clear and it isn't anything to do with my lungs, heart or head. He does say I have a sinus infection and puts me on antibiotic #2. He sends me on my way and for about 2 days I start to feel better for the first time in a month.
February 13th - Present I wake up and feel extreme nausea. I shake it off, go to work and by lunch time the nausea is worse. I feel like I have to have a BM, but I don't or if I do it's very little. I feel like I have to throw up, but actually never do. The nausea continues on and off to this day a month later. My BM has changed colors and consistency almost everyday. I don't see any blood or anything, but honestly wouldn't know what to look for. I started taking a body detox formula about 4 days ago hoping this would fix my ailment, but it only seems to have made it worse. I'm also taking a probiotic. I really don't have any stomach pain, but the nausea and lightheadedness makes me feel like I could pass out, but again I don't. My doctor put me on Xanax(1MG) and is convinced it's Anxiety.
The Xanax helps some, but the nausea is still there. I do notice that when I start to get a panic attack, I get an intense burning sensation in my stomach and esophogus. I feel like crap all day and it consumes me almost 24/7. The only time I feel better is when I sleep. The triggers for the feeling like crap seem to be almost everything. I've convinced myself I have Cancer or some other horrific stomach disease. Has anyone else ever experienced this sort of thing and am I crazy or could this actually be something wrong?
Thanks for any help. Below is the complete symptoms list.
Stomach discomfort- Casuses Panic
Nausea Constantly - Causes Panic
Odd Head palpitation sensations
Can't stand the cold at all. Fingers and feet go numb
Light Headed - Has been less lately but comes and goes and sometimes feels like I am going to pass out.
Anxiety - Brought on by just about anything short of sitting on my couch at home and even then it occurs sometimes.
I'm sure I forgot some.....
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Lourage
03-18-2009, 11:44 PM
Just from reading this it's obvious. The alcohol (hangover) the next day is making you worry about everything. people forget that no matter if you feel like you have a hangover or not, your body always has a hangover and works on getting rid of the alcohol the night and day after drinking. Thing is, people like us who have anxiety notice it MUCH more than a normal person would who goes out for drinks. reason is we are so in "tone" with our heartrate, any weird tingling senastion sin our head, that we just think it's something bad happening. Even if you try and think it's nothing, it will hit you like a shock and you will be like "what was that" and that just starts the cycle of worry.
I'm not going to tell you not to drink, cause i myself still do :) but you have to realzie the effect that drinking is going to have on your mental well-being. Day after i drink, my stress/anxiety/blood pressure is higher. usually takes a day to get fully out of my system when everything feels fine. Then everything levels off and i'm fine. You should know! how good do you feel the day after when you don't drink?
I'm not going to tell you not to drink, cause i myself still do :) but you have to realzie the effect that drinking is going to have on your mental well-being. Day after i drink, my stress/anxiety/blood pressure is higher. usually takes a day to get fully out of my system when everything feels fine. Then everything levels off and i'm fine. You should know! how good do you feel the day after when you don't drink?
goingcrazy8
03-19-2009, 12:34 PM
Thanks for the quick reply. I feel better the days after I don't drink, but the anxiety is still there along with the stomach issues. No doubt that the alcohol intensifies these, I'm just concerned that symptoms remain well after I have had a few drinks. I've basically eliminated alcohol completely from diet. Occasionally over the past two months I've had a drink or two.
sndky
03-21-2009, 07:46 AM
Hi
I think that you should see a gastro doctor. A lot of the symptoms you have maybe due to gastritis, Gerd or Acid Reflux and have nothing to do with cancer. You might even have an ulcer and need medication to heal it.
About 5 years ago I had the same symtoms as you do (except lightheadness) plus pains in my stomach. Was convinced that it is cancer, was afraid to go to the doctor, but my husband made me to go. I had endoscopy (absolutely harmless procedure) and was dx'd with peptic ulcer.
Was given drugs to heal it, no coffee, no alcohol, some diet changes and it was gone. Many times gastritis or ucler are due to bacteria and antibiotics are absolutely NEEDED to heal it.
So, please go see gastro. You will have a peace of mind.
I think that you should see a gastro doctor. A lot of the symptoms you have maybe due to gastritis, Gerd or Acid Reflux and have nothing to do with cancer. You might even have an ulcer and need medication to heal it.
About 5 years ago I had the same symtoms as you do (except lightheadness) plus pains in my stomach. Was convinced that it is cancer, was afraid to go to the doctor, but my husband made me to go. I had endoscopy (absolutely harmless procedure) and was dx'd with peptic ulcer.
Was given drugs to heal it, no coffee, no alcohol, some diet changes and it was gone. Many times gastritis or ucler are due to bacteria and antibiotics are absolutely NEEDED to heal it.
So, please go see gastro. You will have a peace of mind.
dreamingdenali
03-21-2009, 02:55 PM
God, I am so sorry for you, really. I had the same thing with nausea/stomach stuff & anxiety. Tests and tests and more tests, and the ONLY thing I can do is just try to calm down and hardly eat anything (I actually really like eating very little, I feel better). You're fretting about it and it is making your stomach worse -- your gastro system is very sensitive to anxiety. I am nearly always shaky and anxious and have had the most outrageous stomach issues that correlate with my stress. So while you may want to go to a doc for a peace of mind, you should really just do what you can to try to calm down and realize how closely linked your stomach is to your mind.
goingcrazy8
03-22-2009, 11:58 AM
Thanks, I'm actually going to the doctor again on Tuesday. I'm really starting to think it's all Anxiety. It seems to come and go throughout the day. I feel it the worst first thing in the morning and again around 5 at night. The feelings are very strong when I'm in a meeting(which unfortunatley is 50% of my day). The problem is that I am constantly thinking about it and it consumes me. I read these threads constantly, over analyze everything and even as I write this right now, I'm starting to get lightheaded. If it wasn't for the lightheaded feeling, I would pass it off as stress, but I can't get past the head feelings. I always feel like I will pass out, but I don't.
The Xanax helps, but maybe the dose needs to be higher, which is why it comes back around 5 PM at night. Anyone else out there taking Xanax go through the same thing? The smoking makes it worse, but I've given up drinking caffeine and alcohol for now. Despite cutting those out, it's still there.
Regarding the possibility of GERD and a stomach ulcer, I've long suspected an ulcer from my excessive caffeine intake prior to this. I've taken antibiotics and it hasn't ever seemed to clear it up. I guess we will see in the next few weeks. I'm supposed to be going to Mexico in 1 week, which scares the hell out of me. What if something happens while I'm there?
The Xanax helps, but maybe the dose needs to be higher, which is why it comes back around 5 PM at night. Anyone else out there taking Xanax go through the same thing? The smoking makes it worse, but I've given up drinking caffeine and alcohol for now. Despite cutting those out, it's still there.
Regarding the possibility of GERD and a stomach ulcer, I've long suspected an ulcer from my excessive caffeine intake prior to this. I've taken antibiotics and it hasn't ever seemed to clear it up. I guess we will see in the next few weeks. I'm supposed to be going to Mexico in 1 week, which scares the hell out of me. What if something happens while I'm there?
dreamingdenali
03-22-2009, 12:06 PM
I feel you on the ulcer front -- I feel I am long overdue for an ulcer, simply because of nerves and use of a lot of ibprofen/naproxen.
I know that I tend to get really anxious at night (I start fretting about money). Then my stomach starts to hurt, and I start thinking about what could be wrong, what's going on, why is this happening. It's an endless cycle.
Good luck.
I know that I tend to get really anxious at night (I start fretting about money). Then my stomach starts to hurt, and I start thinking about what could be wrong, what's going on, why is this happening. It's an endless cycle.
Good luck.
aqua774
03-22-2009, 02:29 PM
Had the same symptoms you had and actually it caused me to lose my appetite and lose about 10 pounds. I was always feeling nauseous and things like that. My doc asked me if the Xanax made things go away and it did. He said if the Xanax makes you feel better, that is a tall tell sign that this is all being brought on by anxiety/panic attacks. I also went to a GI and had a endoscopy done and found out that I had a hital hernia and a H.Pylori infection. Stay on the Xanax and take it 3 times a day and see if it helps. Also visit a GI doc.
Lourage
03-22-2009, 05:09 PM
Nerves can't cause ulcers. it's only AFTER you have one that more damage can be done, but being nervous can not cause an ulcer to happen.
Now everyone stop reading this topic before your new health anxiety becomes ulcers and acid reflux :jester: I already been there and done that. Thought i had bleeding ulcers and what not, i actually don't know if do or not, i always get acid reflux though after drinking beer or eating something spicy.
Now everyone stop reading this topic before your new health anxiety becomes ulcers and acid reflux :jester: I already been there and done that. Thought i had bleeding ulcers and what not, i actually don't know if do or not, i always get acid reflux though after drinking beer or eating something spicy.
goingcrazy8
03-23-2009, 09:47 PM
Thank you everyone for the advice. I just started taking 1 MG Xanax. I take it once in the morning and it seems to help. I still feel anxious here and there throughout the day,but it has gotten better. I really do think it's Anxiety and I don't want to become a hypochondriac, so for now that's what I'm chalking it up to. I'm going to request the GI tests for piece of mind, but don't expect much. The lightheadedness is what is really bothering me. I work out avidly and I can't seem to workout as much anymore. I get really lightheaded and I don'tr know if it's the anxiety or maybe something else. I need someone to tell me that this lightheadedness is common with Anxiety or explain why it is I get this. Thanks again to those for who have responded.
sndky
03-24-2009, 06:30 AM
I was lightheaded for a while, even had vertigo episodes. Went to PCP, turned out my ears were full of wax. As soon as he flashed my ears, lightheadness was gone. Go figure.
goingcrazy8
03-24-2009, 10:21 AM
The intensinal issues seem to be getting better, but I still have the lightheaded / detached feeling. It seems to be brought on by just about anything. Last night I went to the Gym and after about 45 minutes of working out, I had to leave. I got really dizzy, lightheaded and had trouble focusing my vision. This of course brings on the Anxiety. I guess my question is whether it's the chicken or the egg? Do I feel this way because of a physical issu, which causes the anxiety or is it the anxiety in the first place. The lightheaded feeling is definitely more apparent when standing then sitting. I know this sounds wierd, but these episodes seem to occur in the same places. Grocery Store, Gym, Walk to work from parking garage etc. I just need to try and wrap my head around this thing,because it's making me crazy. Thanks again.
vh90453
03-25-2009, 10:53 AM
Anxiety most definitely causes lightheadedness, so can anti anxiety meds. I know because I suffer from it when I'm anxious. There are days I feel so light headed and dizzy that I can't drive. I also have intestinal issues with it. Feeling nervous will make you feel like you need to have a BM. My advice would be to give the meds a bit longer to do the job and you may need a higher dose or a different one. I would also have the gastro symptoms checked out for your own peace of mind. By the way the lightheadedness does go away when the anxiety does.
goingcrazy8
03-25-2009, 11:18 AM
I'm having a CT done of my stomach tomorrow and have also ordered blood work based on the suggestions of others including B12 levels, Lyme disease, thyroid, adrenal etc. It's really hard to believe that stomach issues can be caused by anxiety. Some days are better than others.....this morning wasn't a good morning. My 8 month old son was up most of the night sick, so I got about 4 hours of sleep. Does the lack of sleep intensify the anxiety / stomach issues in other people. Thanks for your post vh90453.
Lourage
03-25-2009, 05:34 PM
Everything is going to come back normal :) I'm at the point where i feel like an idiot for all the tests i have gotten done only to find out it was all in my head and anxiety induced.
Lourage
03-25-2009, 05:38 PM
reading your first post again to refresh, you just had a EKG, CT Scan and Chest X-Rays and everything looked fine. So you had these symptoms then and everything was fine two months ago. So why are you getting the CT scan done again? At this point wouldn't it be best to see a doctor who specializes in this field? I'm sure they do more thorough tests when it comes to intestinal problems.
Lourage
03-25-2009, 05:57 PM
Also, when i was having my stomach episodes i was a mess. I would get these excruciating pains in the pit of my stomach, not like a regular stomach ache, but a burning pain that made me want to crawl up in a ball. it ONLY happens after drinking beer, if i drink a soda afterwards! thats the only time, beers, then later on soda. Got tests done and nothing came back, although i guess it can still be an ulcer, but i'm sure one of my tests would have picked it up.
Sop then i got into my head what if it's pancreatic cancer, the i read up how it can be missed and difficult to even find, so that made me feel ten times worse. Finally ended up getting a sonogram of the chest and everything was fine, except they found a polyp in my gallbladder ( that wasn't what was causing the pain though, they found it by chance) Had to go back after a few months and they found out it's not growing so i have nothing to worry about.
I had the pain for years now and it comes and goes. I would have been dead by now though if it was something bad.
Sop then i got into my head what if it's pancreatic cancer, the i read up how it can be missed and difficult to even find, so that made me feel ten times worse. Finally ended up getting a sonogram of the chest and everything was fine, except they found a polyp in my gallbladder ( that wasn't what was causing the pain though, they found it by chance) Had to go back after a few months and they found out it's not growing so i have nothing to worry about.
I had the pain for years now and it comes and goes. I would have been dead by now though if it was something bad.
goingcrazy8
03-26-2009, 11:58 AM
Thanks for the words of encouragement. I should have specified that the first CT scan done was a chest CT. This was an abdominal and pelvic CT. I guess we will find out this afternoon. I just have so much trouble believing that these stomach issues are caused by anxiety. I'm sure these will come back fine as well.
My tests to date include
MRI Thoracic - Normal
MRI Brain - Sinus Infection
CT Chest- Normal
Chest X-Ray - Normal
CT Abdominal(Waiting on Results)
Regular Blood work - Normal
Blood panel for Thyroid(T4,T3 and all that junk) - Normal
Blood Panel for Vitamins (Waiting on Results)
Lyme Titer test (Waiting on results)
Tilt Table - Scheduled for tomorrow
I'm sure there are more that I'm missing, but if these next 2 come back normal then I'm done. I'll take the Anxiety meds and I guess I'll learn to deal feeling like crap all the time. If the dizziness and stomach problems are just anxiety, then they will go away with the anxiety medicine. Thanks again for the feedback.... It's nice to hear others who feel as crazy as you do. :)
My tests to date include
MRI Thoracic - Normal
MRI Brain - Sinus Infection
CT Chest- Normal
Chest X-Ray - Normal
CT Abdominal(Waiting on Results)
Regular Blood work - Normal
Blood panel for Thyroid(T4,T3 and all that junk) - Normal
Blood Panel for Vitamins (Waiting on Results)
Lyme Titer test (Waiting on results)
Tilt Table - Scheduled for tomorrow
I'm sure there are more that I'm missing, but if these next 2 come back normal then I'm done. I'll take the Anxiety meds and I guess I'll learn to deal feeling like crap all the time. If the dizziness and stomach problems are just anxiety, then they will go away with the anxiety medicine. Thanks again for the feedback.... It's nice to hear others who feel as crazy as you do. :)
goingcrazy8
03-26-2009, 10:09 PM
ABDOMINAL CT Scan - Negative...... No Cancer, which leaves me diagnosed with crazy.
goingcrazy8
03-27-2009, 06:07 PM
Had the tilt test done today and my BP was all over the place. The drops in blood pressure they say is what is causing the lightheadedness and corresponding Panic Attacks, which continue to get worse. Good to finally have some sort of diagnosis, so it looks like BP medication and Anxiety pills until I can get the Anxiety under control. Thanks to everyone for their help and insight. I hope others dealing with this find a cause. Although it's expensive to have all of the tests, piece of mind is the only thing that I believe will help curb the anxiety. I have to say that the symptoms of anxiety these past two months have been the worst thing i've ever experienced. I used to be that person who thought people were crazy, but anxiety is real and I am definitely a believer.
vaybor
03-27-2009, 07:05 PM
I just finished reading your posts. Im just starting to recover from the same thing. Not the pressure problem but the anxity causing physical symptoms and making me feel sick. I feel sick all day but its a sickness I cant describe. I guess I just dont feel right. All the classic symptoms including brain fog and dizziness. I just started going back to the gym after many months of not going and I am a bodybuilder. I still get dizzy at the gym and have to leave sometimes but slowly its getting better and Ill tell you why. This all started from a health trigger but thats another story. Anyway, I am just starting to learn that Anxiety and my brain is the cause of these physical symptoms and by not fighting them and embracing them is the first step to getting back to normalI know this is hard, really hard but I am learning not to fight anymore and accept the feeling for what it is(just a feeling that my mind is making up) This is the first step. Also, Be careful on the xanax, you can easly become dependent on them
aqua774
03-30-2009, 01:12 PM
Goingcrazy8,
I noticed you said you were taking 1mg of Xanax in the morning and so on. I tried that at first and yes it does work. BUT i found in order to control my anxiety thorough out the day you should take it like 2 to 3 times a day until its under control and then slowly taper off. I manged to get myself down to
.25 3 times a day. One in the morning, lunch and late afternoon. I would give that a go and see how that works for you. You will probably see soon that this is helping and can lower your dosage even more.
Another trick I learned and heard this from my therapist is take a small pill box and always have it with you with some Xanax in it. She said she had a patient that had the pill box he carried and never had to take the pill for a period of over two years. It was just the compfort of having that magic pill there if he needed it. I started doing that and it works wonders just knowing you have that saftey net always there with you. You may not need it with trying that.
I noticed you said you were taking 1mg of Xanax in the morning and so on. I tried that at first and yes it does work. BUT i found in order to control my anxiety thorough out the day you should take it like 2 to 3 times a day until its under control and then slowly taper off. I manged to get myself down to
.25 3 times a day. One in the morning, lunch and late afternoon. I would give that a go and see how that works for you. You will probably see soon that this is helping and can lower your dosage even more.
Another trick I learned and heard this from my therapist is take a small pill box and always have it with you with some Xanax in it. She said she had a patient that had the pill box he carried and never had to take the pill for a period of over two years. It was just the compfort of having that magic pill there if he needed it. I started doing that and it works wonders just knowing you have that saftey net always there with you. You may not need it with trying that.
goingcrazy8
04-06-2009, 11:07 AM
I just wanted to update everyone. I was on vacation all last week, hence no response in a such a long time. The Xanax although its helping really doesn't help the physical issues as much. It seems to keep me from having as many panic attacks, but the brain fog / lightheadedness / ireegular breathing still seem to be there. I had 2 panic attacks in Mexico, which I considered to be pretty good considering how scared I was about leaving the country. Last week I feel like I've accepted it and then now this morning I'm back at work and I find my self questioning everything again. This is driving me crazy.... In regards to teh Xanax, I missed a pill ofr 2 days and I fealt like hell, so I'm definitely going to step down the dosage and try and get on something else.
goingcrazy8
04-06-2009, 07:34 PM
Also Lyme test, Hepatitis, Vitamin tests all negative..... I've now been tested for everything that I can imagine. DOes anyone else with anxiety notice that shifting your eyes in one direction or another can cause the anxiety to get worse? Is that crazy? I've also noticed that my tolerance for hot and cold is almost none now.
tired47
04-06-2009, 08:48 PM
goingcrazy8,
Not usually on this site.. have they checked you for H pylori infection? Please have your doctor check you .
Read Amy King's story on H plyori .
Not usually on this site.. have they checked you for H pylori infection? Please have your doctor check you .
Read Amy King's story on H plyori .
goingcrazy8
04-07-2009, 06:34 PM
No, but I'm due to go back in a week and I'll have that checked. The stomach issues have been ok the last 2 days, but the brain fog and lightheadedness are still there.
goingcrazy8
04-25-2009, 02:28 PM
It's been 3 months now and I'm still lightheaded. The stomach problems have disappeared, but the light headed feeling remains. I've also noticed that my vision seems to go blurry at times and my eyes will water when this happens. I've been taking the Xanax XR for about 2 months now and while I haven't had any panic attacks, I can't kick this light headed feeling. Are there people who have anxiety issues on Xanax that still feel lightheaded? This thing is driving me crazy. My lifestyle has changed a good deal over the past 3 months and I just want to get back to normal.....The only thing the doctors can tell me is it might be blood pressure, it might be TMJ.... Sick of hearing that it might be this or that.
vaybor
04-26-2009, 11:34 AM
Id bet you its the xanax. Not when you are on it but between doses. I think you re becoming dependent on the xanax and unless your body has the full dose in your brian you will feel light headed and dizzy. The way to check this is to see how you feel in between doses. Do you feel better right after you take the xanax or is it the same. For me I would notice I was light headed and dizzy inbetween doses. I stopped the xanax cold and went through hell for a week or two before returning to normal.
goingcrazy8
10-23-2009, 05:53 PM
I know its been awhile since I posted on this thread, but I wanted to update people experiencing these symptoms that are told its all anxiety.... don't accept it! I finally today after seeing a gastro was diagnosed with ulcers and h pylori. I'm just now getting treated and I don't know if it will fix everything, but for 9 months I was told it was all in my head.
gjoy
10-24-2009, 03:27 AM
Look into gluten intolerance. This can cause mineral deficiencies, like magnesium. Sounds a lot like me, now coming good with gluten free diet and supplements.
goingcrazy8
10-29-2009, 05:38 PM
I wanted to update everyone again..... One of the things that bothered me about some of the posts here was that it appeared that people didn't post after they found their answer.
I promised myself I would.
I'm on day 3 of Prevpac now and my body feels like it is in a war. This treatment is extremely strong. 3000 mg a day of antibiotics has sucked the energy out of me. Having said that though, I'm starting to feel a little bit better. It's very reassuring at this point. Its difficult to explain, but today had glimpses of what life was like before this whole health problem. I may be jumping the gun, but something was different today. I will keep everyone updated.
I promised myself I would.
I'm on day 3 of Prevpac now and my body feels like it is in a war. This treatment is extremely strong. 3000 mg a day of antibiotics has sucked the energy out of me. Having said that though, I'm starting to feel a little bit better. It's very reassuring at this point. Its difficult to explain, but today had glimpses of what life was like before this whole health problem. I may be jumping the gun, but something was different today. I will keep everyone updated.
gjoy
10-30-2009, 03:01 AM
Hi Goingcrazy I don't like to disappoint you but I have been there and done that .It is not the fix. 24 years ago after my first son was born I was unwell. The first hint of unwell and it was the three day blues, then post partum depression. I know i had a pelvic infection and was treated with antibiotics. I felt alot better, but that did not last. Of course then it was anxiety. After exhausting medical help I gave up and told everyone I was feeling better, just to shut them up. I even had a 10 day hospital stay. I remember the psych screeching at me when some blood test came back see there is nothing wrong, it is all in your mind. Anyone I eventually went to a naturopath and was put on a cleansing diet, mainly fruit and veg. no grains and I was fixed. Of course not realizing the prob I went back to my old eating ways and now I am back in the same place. This time I would not accept anxiety. I found a doctor who believed me and has put me on a special diet with supplements. It is gluten intolerance. An exclusion diet should help. Please listen and get the right help. not sure why antibiotics help.
goingcrazy8
10-30-2009, 11:00 AM
I am having an endoscopy, so I will have them test me for Celiac. I appreciate the advice. I was just happy to have one day of not feeling like junk. Thanks again gjoy
gjoy
10-31-2009, 02:40 AM
Hi me again. The endoscope may not have your answers. I had the intestinal scraping with a negative result. Hopefully you will have all the answers you need. Let me know please.Gjoy
rlm2009
10-31-2009, 11:42 AM
All the things you mention, I have had on and off all my life. I suffer from anxiety and I cant thing of one thing that sets it off. My first attack was at the age of 15. Been on and off all kinds of medicines.
YOu have the fear that something is really wrong with you. I thought I was dying several times. Had all the tests, everything came back alright.
I had to learn over the years to calm myself down. THe feelings past after awhile.
Anti depressants and nerve pills helped me get through it. But I always came off the meds when I felt better. Anti depressants can become additive so I hated taking them for long periods of time.
Have have recent attacks but not on meds for now.
I have to say that the only thing that has helped me is having faith in God and praying everyday for him to give me comfort. I know that no one in this world can help me through like God does. I will pray for you
YOu have the fear that something is really wrong with you. I thought I was dying several times. Had all the tests, everything came back alright.
I had to learn over the years to calm myself down. THe feelings past after awhile.
Anti depressants and nerve pills helped me get through it. But I always came off the meds when I felt better. Anti depressants can become additive so I hated taking them for long periods of time.
Have have recent attacks but not on meds for now.
I have to say that the only thing that has helped me is having faith in God and praying everyday for him to give me comfort. I know that no one in this world can help me through like God does. I will pray for you
goingcrazy8
11-06-2009, 04:48 PM
I figured I'd update everyone. I'm on day 9 of the meds and I'm still feeling slightly better. I have been fasting as well, which seems to make me feel better. I now believe that this whole nightmare that I have been living with is stomach related. It's amazing how stomach problems can cause palpitations and dizziness.
TOgirl
11-07-2009, 01:21 AM
I feel for you... I am also struggling with the same symptoms you are plus more now for over 4 years.
I don't think I've been tested for this h pilor thing... how did you find out about this infection? I've had a zillion other tests and they always find nothing.
I hope you feel back to normal soon, I know how much this affects your life. :)
I don't think I've been tested for this h pilor thing... how did you find out about this infection? I've had a zillion other tests and they always find nothing.
I hope you feel back to normal soon, I know how much this affects your life. :)
TOgirl
11-07-2009, 01:23 AM
oops... I meant h pylori
goingcrazy8
11-07-2009, 11:37 AM
It's a blood test. H Pylori is a bacteria that is linked to ulcers. Probably like me, you have had a million tests ruling out neurological and more life threatening issues. An endoscopy will confirm the ulcers. I wish my doctor had done that first when I said stomach discomfort. I think when I told him it was accompanied by dizziness, he thought it was neurological, so I had the MRIs, CT scans first. My stomach is beginning to feel better. I still not sure that this is the sole issue, but it would appear that it is certainly a contributor. I'm not a doctor, but the following are signs that I overlooked which indicates an ulcer.
Upset stomach when waking up.
Small meals make the pain better. Small being the key word.
Alcohol intolerance. 2 drinks and you feel rocked with stomach discomfort in my case.
Good Luck.
Upset stomach when waking up.
Small meals make the pain better. Small being the key word.
Alcohol intolerance. 2 drinks and you feel rocked with stomach discomfort in my case.
Good Luck.
silvercity09
11-08-2009, 06:03 PM
What medication did you take to treat your hpylori? How many pills a day? I was diagnosed with hpylori and tried to take the pills for 2 days but they made me very sick...diarrhea etc...how are you handling it?
goingcrazy8
11-08-2009, 06:13 PM
I'm on Prevpac. It's 2000 mg of amoxicillan, 1000 mg clarithromycn and 30 mg of Prevacid a day for 14 days. I haven't really noticed side effects. I have 4 days left and then I get re-tested.
silvercity09
11-09-2009, 01:38 PM
Did you ever have burning in the throat or burping? You are lucky not to have an upset stomach or the runs......keep us posted on how you feel. I have to do my treatment but I'm scared....
goingcrazy8
11-09-2009, 04:55 PM
3 days to go and I have felt gradually better each day. My Gastro told me that the ulcers will take longer to heal even after the medication is done. I'm optimistic right now, but don't want to get ahead of myself. I've found that drinking coconut juice has helped as well.
My throat doesn't burn, but I have always burped a lot. Do you have a ulcer?
My throat doesn't burn, but I have always burped a lot. Do you have a ulcer?