Scared

Hello~I have posted here once in awhile, usually as a "helper" well, this time, I need some "help" and comforting. Here goes.

This past Friday, I was diagnosed by my Naturopath with Fibromyalgia. You only need 11 "points" to hurt to have it and I have 17 out of 18, I think even she was shocked. I am shook up to say the least.

Last Thursday, I had to have my beloved dog of 14 years put to sleep, she was suffering so, but, it about killed me, and I could hardly think straight, I still miss her.

I have been fighting PAC's, bad pain in my ribs, and other "weird" symptoms. Today and yesterday, while sitting at the computer, both my ribs hurt and spasmed big time, my neck hurt and my face got real hot and tingled. Now, I believe this was an panic attack as I was afraid of the pain and my nerves are so "frayed".

I have had lots of heart tests done, all "normal" and other test, all "normal" so, I guess it is anxiety, but, I am scared just the same. Have any of you had the hot, tingling face when scared and such?

My blood pressure is good, even when scared, it did not raise too much.

I should not be afraid I guess, I mean, I am always posting on here helpful ideas to others, but now, I am afraid and just ready to go to pieces, so much has gone on. Oh yes, April was also the month my mother died 4 years ago. UGH!.

I read the books by Dr,. Weekes, they help some, but right now, it is just nice to be able to type this to you all and get your input too.

Well, I am finished, I guess. Thanks for letting me vent.

Hugs
Susie

[ILADVOCATE]

It could have been an anxiety attack that worsened the symptoms of fibromyalgia. I would see a standard doctor and have the fibromyalgia checked out and see if that can be treated. Anxiety disorder is of course treatable with medication, talk therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy but if its worsening a physical disability that must be treated as well.

[Paxiled]

Sassy, I don't have any problem with the suggestion you see a doctor, buy, truly, fibromyalgia has no known cause and no known cure.  The allopathic medical community will offer you surgery for sleep apnea, and a host of durgs, all of which will just weaken you more.  I'd recommend you see a holistic nutritionist and begin a strengthening program instead, and stick with your naturopath, I think with fibromyalgia the natural health community is ahead of the curve.

[SassyLassie]

My main doctor is a naturopath, and I have two whole pages typed up on things I want to discuss, including many blood tests and such.  I won't do drugs unless it is an emergency. I want to see if we can get to the bottom of all this, I am not going to give up that easily. :>)

[SassyLassie]

My naturopath is also a counselor and we do talk each visit, it really does help. So, I feel I am on the right track, just "rawer" than usual. If she will not prescribe the tests I have asked about, then I will be seeking another doctor.