Can all this truly be anxiety? The mind is such a powerful thing.....

[kg21678]

Well I had my thyroid tested, cholesterol, electro cardiogram, even tested for STD's to be on the safe side, and the only conclusion is that I have high blood pressure 135/75-80 which i take 5 mg of norvasc for, and 5mg of paxil (half of a 10mg pill) for what appears to be pretty bad anxiety. The thing I just don't understand is that while exercising and doing weight lifting that involves standing or kneeling I become light headed (could it be the meds?) In addition when i come home my heart is still beating very fast, is it possible while I am very strong, endurance wise I am out of shape? Its a possibility any opinions?

[singer78]

You should probably ask your doctor about this, but why don't you lift your weights from a weight bench? Maybe that would put less strain on you.
You should keep your doctor informed of things like this...maybe your medication needs to be "tweaked," or changed.

[kg21678]

Im wondering if it needs to be increased or decreased or what, I notice i get alot of upper respiritory infections it could be the forced air heating system in my house, i try to keep the window open, but maybe once or twice a year i wake up unable to breath or catch my breath, and my mouth is completely dry. When I keep the window open this tends to help alot.

[singer78]

Have you thought of a vaporizer, or small humidifier, too?
Especially at night, I use one. It makes a big difference in my breathing & allergies.