NEED HELP..PLEASE!

[mommy2eliana]

Ok...I'm so glad I found this site, I hope someone on here can help me! I am a 24 year old female...I think I have an anxiety problem, but not for sure. It all started about 6 months ago, 2 weeks after I had my daughter I had a blood clot in my brain that caused a stroke..there was no long term effects besides this anxiety. But now I have this obsesion that something is wrong with me. I cant even watch house which used to be my favorite show, cuz i have an anxiety attack and start thinking I have every symptom that they have. From the time I get up in the morning til the time I go to sleep ( which is hard to do ) I search for symptoms online and worry constantly that I have some cancer or diesase. Ive been to the doctor but I think they just brush me off, I really want some tests done for peace of mind.  Its so frusterating to not have anyone take me serious. My question is, are the symptoms that I have, have to do with anxiety or something else.... I'm tired a lot, cant stay alseep at night for more then 30 min. but the main thing that is scaring me is now I have weak hands/wrists. Its more evident when I''m holding a small object like my cell phone, its like my wrists or fingers give out on me for a sec. like im about to drop it but I dont. Or when I hold the mouse of the computer my hand shakes. Its like the muscle isnt strong anymore. I was worried about MS but the doc told me that the mri I had done in november would have showed that..so I dont know anymmore...if anyone on here has had this happen place let me know..or if you know what this could be... my email address is ***@****  Thanks

[suzi-q]

Of course you have anxiety!  Knowing that you had a stroke is a very serious and very scary time! You are very lucky that you are fine. I have heard of this happening...and even more often these days..Also, you are a new MOMMY!  That in itself is so WONDERFUL and at the same time, TOTALLY STRESSFUL TIME!  It takes a long time to adjust to your new life.  Is it possible that you have post-pardum?  Depression, many times, is also linked with anxiety and vice versa.  I would discuss this with my doctor and possible meds for it (if you aren't adverse to taking them).  Also, try to put your mind at ease about other illnesses...you have had many a test between pregnancy and the stroke.  The had shaking and weakness can definitely be caused by your anxiety.  And the stroke was brought on from the pregnancy and is not likely to happen again.  I know it is easier said than done, but you have to try positive talk and try to divert your attention onto other things and your blessings.  Getting a therapist is also very helpful and if you feel that your "symptoms" aren't subsiding, it is important to get one...Best to you.

[savygaby]

I think I would feel the same way in your situation I think that you have to stop looking up symptoms on line that is the worst thing you can do you will think you have diseases and cancer because you are telling yourself you have this stuff, you need to see someone for help like a therapist, you are afraid because you had the blood clot but it is gone so you need to stop worrying about other health problems

[FitOverForty]

First, go back to your doctor and insist on him/her checking you out some more.  The hand/wrist situation is nothing I have ever experienced with anxiety.  I would also go to the prescription drugs' websites and verify what their side effects are.  You can also go to www.mayoclinic.com and check there.  I use that site all the time to verify my symptoms and to make wise decisions as to whether a medication's benefits outweigh the negative side effects.  Lipitor I know is really bad for your liver.

[mommy2eliana]

Nope, no family hisotry...its rare but it does happen sometimes after having a baby

[sonia_ji]

i m also facing this kind ov prob...................i cannot lift any thing up coz my hands n wrists are always very shaky specially the left hand and leg....................when ever i lift any thing............i feel my arms very weak.......and arms get shaky for hours...........as u dunt have high cholesterol....u must be facing anxiety like all of us.........but its starnge to know that u had stroke...as u r very very young to get have ...........................do u have family history??????

[mommy2eliana]

I came off the blood thinners a week and a half ago...6 months ago my cholesterol was high 243...so they put me on lipitor and 3 months ago I had it checked again and it was 97..so I stopped the lipitor

[sonia_ji]

as u said that ur taking blood thinners..............................do u have cholesterol problem..........................wats ur lipid profile's result..................

[mommy2eliana]

The MRI was done to make sure the blood clot was gone, so that I could come off the blood thinners...when it came back the clot was gone and there didnt seem to be any damage.

[amish1979]

What was the purpose of the MRI in November?