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Anxiety or arrythmia sesnations?
by Tas33, May 23, 2007 12:00AM
For the past two years, I have been experiencing really bad surges, not sure else how to label them as. Could this be anxiety attack, in a severe form. Usually anything physically exerting brings these "surges" on, the worst being intimate with my spouse. Here's what happens, can anyone relate?
Immediately following a physical stressor, I feel suddenly weak. Then I get sort of a buzzing/rushing sesnation through my body and I can feel the surge coming on. My heart starts racing and I feel like I have to vomit and then I start to shake with chills. I also get very sweaty and feel like I'm about to die. It takes about two hours to recover from a surge and a day or two to feel somewhat normal again.
I also get "mini" versions of this surge everyday from just doing little things like scrubbing our daughters toys or walking up the stais too fast.
Does this sounds like anxiety attacks that are being triggered by physical exertion?
Immediately following a physical stressor, I feel suddenly weak. Then I get sort of a buzzing/rushing sesnation through my body and I can feel the surge coming on. My heart starts racing and I feel like I have to vomit and then I start to shake with chills. I also get very sweaty and feel like I'm about to die. It takes about two hours to recover from a surge and a day or two to feel somewhat normal again.
I also get "mini" versions of this surge everyday from just doing little things like scrubbing our daughters toys or walking up the stais too fast.
Does this sounds like anxiety attacks that are being triggered by physical exertion?
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I had seen that you said you had a daughter, so you are probably not old enough to have this. It was just the first thing that came to mind. Are you nervous or thinking about anything else when you are doing these small things? Have you ever talked with your doc about it?
The first two things that immediately come to mind are Hyperthyroidism and Pheochromocytoma, both of which can offer an explanation for the "surges".
Did you undergo cardiac work-up? If yes, what were the findings?
-Ryan
I've been diagnosed with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, which can apparently cause all manner of symptoms that are easily mistaken for anything from simple exaustion to a heart attack. I have a problem with "surges" of energy and tiredness. Sometimes I'll be extremely energetic and restless, often going nearly 24 hours without sleep. Other times, I can't seem to drag myself out of bed for anything.
You might have a look into CFS, and see if you find any answers there. There's a forum here on MedHelp for that, and Wikipedia has a great article on CFS as well.