I'm Back....and worried

[Topher7]

Hey Everyone. Hope all is well. I had overcome my health anxiety for a bit until I got closer to my wife having the baby. I had been taking stomack relaxers for a month or so because of IBS. They dry me out. They also seemed to make my muscles tense up. After weening off I was working in the yard and outside doing lifting for 6 hours. The next day at work my legs hurt and twitched..probably from the work. However I became obsessed with the twitching and cramping and was thinking ALS. Last Sunday my beautiful girl was born. It was the most incredible experience of my life. Over the 48 hours in the hospital my lower back and legs were killing me from standing so much, especially during birth. Since we have been back home the back and legs hurting, twitching, etc, along with some hand pain after yard work were getting bothersome. Last night while worrying i had a glass of wine. Then I felt like the back of my tongue was fat. I went to sleep and woke up fine but now I feel like my mouth is dried out, worrying about swallowing and this was all after reading about it being an ALS thing. Now I'm nervous and worse than before. HELP./

[bip]

What your symptons of IBS? I have that and STRESS Plays a part of it....

[Topher7]

I was fine for months and knew I had IBS stuff. It is when the legs twitched and became sore, etc that I became worried about another deadly disease. My mind knows what is going on but can't process it.

[bip]

ITS ALWAYS SOMETHING.  

[Topher7]

I keep getting told IBS and the meds work for a bit but then the stomach issues come back. I'm more peeved that I was about to get to my neuro appt and they called to say she went to the hospital. As I said she called and reassured me some but it stil doesn't help.

[bip]

Join the club Topher I have to see a gastro. doc wednesday so bloated dont feel right phyical and mentally.

[Topher7]

So I went to the gastro guy again yesterday and he swears I just have IBS despite extra stomach problems, etc. My neuro doctor got canceled. I did talk to he and she said my twitches would not be a problem unless I had weakness or numbness. I am just pent up and my body isn't working right.

[Topher7]

Thanks. The funny part is that today I have sharp pains all throughout my legs which isn't indicative of anything I know. It is crazy.

[brndygrl]

Congratulations! I have an 11 week old baby boy. I was off of my Zoloft for 3 years prior to giving birth, but now that I've had him my anxiety is back and it's worse than ever! I worry almost every day about dying and leaving him and his dad alone and him not remembering me because he is too young for long-term memories...I know that I make myself paranoid, but I can't help it. I wish you the best of luck! Being a parent is an amazing blessing. They do so many new things and grow so fast!

[Topher7]

Thanks!I just can't keep my head away from symptoms and wanting to feel better. My back is killing me and my legs are either sore or twitching or whatever. I just have freaked yself out again despite what I should be thinking. I hate this so much.

[suzi-q]

Congratulations!  What a blessing!  Please remember that no matter how wonderful and precious your new baby girl is, it is probably one of the most stressful times of your life!  Any life changing event will cause stress and with your anxiety level it will leave you with lots of symptoms!  When I went to China and got my beautiful daughter (March 2006), it was the most wonderful and the most stressful time of my life.  I had the weirdest pains and aches you could ever imagine as well as full blown panic!  Relax, it will get easier and you will feel better.  Just take deep breaths and try to enjoy every moment...it is also ok to want to pull your hair out when you are up all night on a cranky evening!  

[Raine9]

There's most likely nothing wrong with you phsyically.  You are probably overwhelmed and stressed out with your new baby (CONGRATULATIONS, BY THE WAY).  I think you just obsess like many of us suffering from health anxiety and think of the absolute worst case scenario.  I've been feeling this dull ache on my right side below my rib cage for the last several days.  It comes and goes (sometimes it even travels to my lower abs!)  but I've thought of every stupid possible disease from liver cancer to intestinal cancer!  It's the NOT KNOWING that drives me and I think many people crazy.  We try to remain optimistic but those physical aches, pains and sensations keep coming back.  So it's hard.  I know where you're coming from.

Best.....

[Topher7]

Thanks. The swallowing went away today but my legs hurt in different places, etc. I've tried to stretch my back

[bip]

Your not selfish .  I know exactly where you are comimg from.  Enjoy your new baby.  Im sure she will keep you  busy.  A child is very stressful but its worth having.  

CONGRAT  to your new baby....

[Topher7]

Thanks. I hope so. I was so messed up about the MS stuff and then pretty much told myself I wouldn't get caught in the trap again and here I am thinking worst case scenario instead of looking at the facts. I know it happens to people but I have to believe it is in my head like the other ones. I am with my new daughter all the time but it is always in the back of my head and I feel selfish because of it

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

you will grow old dont worry . before long you will be saying while am 80 where did all the years go, now with a baby your so busy watching her grow that years fly by belive me i know.what a pretty name . yes its a lot to take in all at one time , so your stress can be in full force just dont let it take over, remember it wont kill you it just makes you a unhappy person.

[Topher7]

Thanks. I think my legs and all the twitching, cramps, etc is more about a bad back and stress and all with the baby..even though I'm excited. I did mow and stuff yesterday too. It just seemed hard to swallow. I know I've done this with diseases before and things disappeared. I just want to grow old with my wife and child and already had my health scare with the heart thing in my book. She is a precious baby.

[tostressed]

Having a new baby can bring on anxiety too. Try to relax and enjoy that little one they do grow way to fast. You are probably just overwhelmed and taking in all this new stuff. Just remember this is a new beginning with many happy times ahead. Try and relax so you can enjoy it all.

[Topher7]

The cuties name is Rainey. Eainey Elizabeth. she weighed 7 lbs 8 oz and has a full head of dark hair. She is my sweetheart. I don't know why I fell back into this stuff.

[April2]

You know, alcohol can dehydrate you. That's probably why your mouth felt so dry. Try and stay hydrated. Carry a bottle of water with you wherever you go. And try to get enough sleep and good nutrition. And most of all, enjoy that new baby!

[heartfluttersflyawayplz]

congrats, nothing no sweeter than a new born, plz try and enjoy this time, i know you feel like you have things wrong with you , but you have been doing so good , and just try and remember its just in your mind your body is only doing what your mind is telling it so tell t to stop go away. i have done that a couple of times and it worked but not all the time. sit and hold her , be near your wife just enjoy living dont think of bad things . i know easy said right , been there  in fact today has been a little anxiety day for me but not bad am fighting it on and off now for weeks but am winning most of the time , am now not taking any meds for it so i know its hard but , fight it and just know that you have been fine and now its just a set back but it will pass if you let it .   whats the babys name what did she weight and does she have hair lol, we need to know all of this , did she have her in am where you didnt get sleep . lol a baby is lots of work but more love than you will ever know. does she look like you . ok going . talk to you soon .

[bip]

I was wondering how everything was with you.  Dont look things up it will make your anxtiey worst.  I think you are fine.   Hows the new baby? Take it easy and enjoy your baby they grow to fast.  Dont worry Your mouth might be dried out cause your thirsty from the wine.......