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explaining how you feel

by louwho72, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
Do you ever have a problem trying to explain how you feel. I have been feeling so weird for the last few days, but, I dont know who to explain it.. Its like my skin feels wierd, like heavy or something, and my brain feels weird, like its swelling or something,, i dont know,, i hate it, I want to go to the doc,and tell him, but i dont knwo what to say,,, I have been having left arm, pain, this week, and freaking out, thinking its my heart... I know its not,, well i dont think it is... I have had this pain many times before,, but I dont know,,, I am so tired of feeling bad,,, I wish I could have a good day,,,
Sorry to sound so depressed...
I hope every body is doing better,
Member Comments (3)

by spade22, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
Go to the doctor and tell him you have been feeling bad. You can say you have intermitant left arm pain (and are concerned about your heart), head pressure, and unusual skin sensations - I think these are very reasonable ways to expain your symptoms to the doctor... Also, dont forgot to metion how anxious you are feeling.  You can even print off a list to take to the doctor if you think that may help.

The doctor will be able to order the appropriate tests for you (CBC, EKG if necessary, etc.) and give you a workup.  Even if you were to go to the doctor and and only say you have been "feeling bad" the doctor will guide you and ask a lot of "yes" or "no" questions that will give them an idea of what specific tests are needed.

I am a firm believer in getting annual physicals and I usually have a list of concerns, that I have compounded over the year, for my doctor that we address at the time.

by suzi-q, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
To: spade
Please read my post to RCA!!  Thank you!!!

by torque, May 21, 2007 12:00AM
I know how you feel. I would have weird head sensations, and arm pain, leg pain, always thinking something is seriously wrong with me. I was having what felt like fluid in my ear, and would get light headed. I was seeing an ENT for awhile- I went .through allergies tests, hearing tests, etc. All were fine. They said there was no fluid in there. So I found a couple of websites that said that anxiety can cause weird head sensations and make you feel like you have sinus problems. I had weird heart palptations for about a week. I went for an EKG and ECG- all fine. I am now finally admitting that I have an anxiety problem- just because I know this, doesnt mean I dont think in the back of my head that there might be something else going on. I talked with my doc for the first time about this. We are going to wait a couple of months and see how it goes. I am going to try and change my diet and start really exercising to see if this helps. Anyway, she told me if I dont feel better she will put me on a low does anti-anxiety med for a short time and see how that goes.

Well, I dont think anything is really wrong with you, but you should tell your doc how you are feeling. It is hard to explain these feelings. Make sure you tell them everything you are feeling- all of the sensations. This way they can make a proper diagnosis. Best of luck to you!!!
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