Help!!

I was diagnosed with anxiety in September an have good an bad days since then.  My question is....on wed I had an awful panic attack an ever since I have felt really weird, my hands will get cold then sweaty an I will have a funny feeling in my upper stomach, now today I still feel weird an my back aches, after I eat I have to go directly to the bathroom an I feel nauseated!  Is this just part of my anxiety??????

[mammo]

You can't assume anything is anxiety related until other causes have been ruled out by your doctor.  It sounds like you may have a bug, give it a few days and see if you improve.  What are you doing about your anxiety?

[franceslee]

I am not on meds for my anxiety but I do go to therapy.  I went to my doc he did bloodwork an it came back fine, I guess he felt that I didnt need further testing....I dont know what others choices I have???

[carmen802]

Anxiety can do all kinds of weird things to you. It might just be a bug,but it could also be nerves.Why don't you have your doctor prescript a mild nerve pill? LIke Ativan or Xanax? Being on Zoloft I occasionally get upset stomach.But that can be a side effect.

[carmen802]

Plus my doc says that if someone is suffering with anxiety it usually turns into depression too. From what I understand,the 2 go together. Thats why they can also give you Zolft like I have.It takes care of the anxiety and depression. Good luck!

[franceslee]

I'm not on any meds I was given zoloft an valiumn but I'm afraid to take either.  Nervous bout side effects an wondering if it doesn't help then what?  Besides blood work what other test can be done??

[carmen802]

PLease do not be afraid to take those meds.It sounds to me like you need them. It takes Zoloft awhile to work good into your system.But once it gets going,you might not even need the Valium. But until your body gets used to Zoloft,the Valium is there to help you through. I am in therapy and I see a phyciatrist once every 2 months,and it seems to help too. But please take the Zolft.Your doctor gave you that because he thinks you need it.Feel free to ask me any questions.I have been taking Zoloft for 17 yrs now.This past March the doc upped my dosage to 100mg,plus gave me a script for the Ativan.Don't be afraid to take these.You will feel much better.It takes time,but you will get there.:)

[franceslee]

Did you have a lot of symptoms when you first began the med? I'm just afraid it will make the anxiety worse or it won't help me.  I'm truly afraid that there is really something else wrong with me an not anxiety, how did you determine that is really is just anxiety that you have???

[franceslee]

I honestly just sit here an try not to think about it but I can't help.  My hands will get cold an sweaty an then th funny feeling I hav in my upper stomach plus I'll sometimes get a little dizzish feeling, not everything spinning but I guess lightheaded.  I'm always afraid I'm going to pass out but I never have before.  I just can't explain it it's just not a normal feeling....

[carmen802]

When you first start the Zoloft,it is somewhat rough.But I know people that started it and didn't have any side effects.But that is why they give you Ativan,Xanax,or in your case Valium with it.To help with side effects.
I had a whole bllod workup and everything came back ok. Plus they made me wear a holter monitor for a day to check heart etc. And when I started having all these anxiety issues,it was after we started infertility work,and then losing our twins at 6 months. A persons mind can only take so much,and then some chemical is lost.So the Zoloft takes over for that lost chemical.It is a very strange thing,and hard to explain.Your therapist should be able to help you with any questions or concerns. And she/he will help you through any side effects etc while starting the Zoloft.

[carmen802]

you should not suffer.Take the Zoloft and Valium like your doc prescribed. And after awhile if the Zoloft doesn't help,there are plenty others that he can try for you.

[franceslee]

I just feel like something is wrong with me....  I don't sleep well, my back Is always tense, my feet an hands are always cold.  I want to run to the ER but I kno I can't afford that, I just don't kno what to do??  I want to b normal an I don't Wana die.

[carmen802]

classic signs of anxiety.I am not a doctor,but I know what anxiety can do.

[franceslee]

I'm a single mom an afraid to start any meds while I'm alone in case they make me extremely sleepy or dizzy.  Do u kno much about valiumn?

[carmen802]

I've never taken Valium. Do you have anyone that can help you out? But then again,you might not have any side effects.Even if you do,they should be mild.

[franceslee]

I'm afraid it won't help then I will think something else or worse is wrong with me

[carmen802]

you need to trust your doctor.And if you don't then find another one. I really think you need to be on a med for your anxiety. I've been in the same boat. Why suffer when there is hope? You have the scripts,and you need to take them.For you and your child.

[franceslee]

I trust my doc I guess it's just that I second guess myself when it comes to meds.  It took me over a month to work up the nerve to take my blood pressure meds but I do now an everything has been fine so I know I have to do the same with anxiety meds.  I need something to help me through all this.

[carmen802]

yes you do need something.And you will be fine!:) Please keep me posted on how you're doing!

[franceslee]

Thanks so much for responding an giving me advice I definitely will keep you posted, hopefully everything will work out an I'll get. To feeling better or normal!

[Jstine2388]

I was just prescribed Zoloft about 3 weeks ago, and I'm terrified to take it. So I know exactly what you mean. I'm so scared that the doctor has overlooked something and that I'm actually sick, not just anxiety. I have constant worry of my heart and mind... every 'symptom' that pops up, I google it and crazy stuff like cancer, heart attack, congestive heart failure all show up as answers. It drives me absolutely insane. It's so horrible now that I'm to the point where I think I'm going to start the zoloft and pray to god it helps.
Try the meds... if you dont like how you feel when you take them, talk to your doctor and ask for different help. :) good luck! You'll be ok :)

[franceslee]

I have learned not to google my symptoms online anymore!  I think it makes things worse!  I'm thinking I'm going to try the meds too since I'm getting worse instead of better.  Let me kno how things work out for u

[Jstine2388]

I've decided not to take the zoloft. I did enough research to realize I don't want to take the chance of having all the nasty side effects. This medicine that they prescribed to me actually increases anxiety for most patients, so I dont want to take that chance at all. I'm going to change my diet and start exercising. I'm still having a lot of issues (mainly because I'm trying to deal with the fact that my dad isn't doing well).. and it doesnt help that I keep thinking I have all these horrible diseases or something.

I hope all is well with you Franceslee

[franceslee]

I'm trying to stay away from the meds too.  And I too am always petrified that there is something medically wrong with me!  I just hope an pray that everything will get back to normalan I'll b fine....