Neuological or Anxiety

I have quite a difficult situation to sort out right now. I am a 22 year old Caucasian male. Last April, I went on a run and by the time I came home I thought I was having a heart attack. I had been to the ER once before for a similar incident but nothing was found and I was told it was a panic attack. I ended up waiting a few days until the symptoms came back worse and I went to the ER again. Again, nothing was found. The first time I went, I felt fine after being checked out. This time, the symptoms never got better. I got a physical from my doctor including an EKG, physical exam, blood work (thyroid, cholesterol, triglycerides, chemical panel, etc.) and urinanalysis. Everything was normal. Blood pressure and blood count normal. I was still having many symptoms: pains in my chest, arms, stomach, and back, panic attacks, occasional muscle spasms, insomnia , gastrointestinal problems, weight loss and sexual dysfunction. I went back to my doctor over the summer and got a referral to a cardiologist. I was given a stress test EKG. Everything was still normal. My symptoms essentially stayed the same throughout the summer. I went back to my doctor a few times asking about possible other medical causes such as fibromyalgia, vitamin deficiency, etc. but he refused to believe it was anything but stress and wanted me to take Zoloft, which I refused. I saw a psychologist for about a month and did a few acupuncture sessions, which seemed to help my circulation a bit but also seemed to cause fasiculations in my legs, so I stopped after 2 sessions. The psychology sessions succeeded in ceasing panic attacks. I had another urinanalysis done which came back normal. I still had most of my symptoms however. I moved to Japan in September for school. I immediately noticed a worsening in symptoms since I arrived, even though my depression symptoms got far better. I weighed about 153 ponds in February. Now after living in Japan for a little more than a month my weight is between 144 and 148 pounds daily (probably not a very accurate scale). I have noticed my fasiculations are much worse now, as is my insomnia. About a week ago, I was eating dinner and felt really weird. I had a strange headache that felt like head was tingling and I couldn't think straight. I suffered from a bad headache all night and eventually took some motrin. The next day I was fine in the morning, but went to a doctor after lunch because my headache returned. The doctor looked at my list of symptoms and gave me some painkillers and anti-cold medication and told me to see a psychiatrist for the rest of the symptoms. The doctor did not take blood pressure, heart rate, nothing. Literally I sat down and talked for five minutes and the doctor never examined anything. I have noticed since I arrived here that my clothes are fitting very loosely and I have needed to go up one notch on my belt. I feel as though my muscles have deteriorated and when I try to exercise them they are quite painful. My hands have now begun to shake a lot and my arms are often painful and burning, and sometimes tingling. My legs are tingling more now too. I have also noticed that since April I will occasionally mis-pronounce words and recently I feel as though my right pupil is larger than my left. I have no numbness, and no issues with balance. I feel as though I can't think sometimes, however I am still able to speak read and write in both English and Japanese, and am able to complete my college work.

My question is, is it likely that I have a constellation of symptoms that are born from stress, diet change, lack of exercise, and insomnia, or is there more likely a neurological cause? I assume I should see another doctor and get a neurological exam. However, I have been to the doctor so much in the last 6 months that I no longer trust my judgment on if I should see one or not. My PCP and psychiatrist seemed to think there is nothing seriously wrong. My family tells me it is anxiety and tell me I have nothing wrong. Are there any opinions? I feel as though I am developing very real symptoms now such as possible essential tremors. I have never smoked but I do drink. I drank heavily for a year about 2 years ago. I drink a lot on occasion, usually about once per week. Any input is welcome.

    

[mommies4]

Hello,
  
     First I will say I have been in this position and have felt very much so like this.
However I can only speak for me,and in saying that.Stop drinking completely or untill you can determine if indeed it is neurologic,it's all a tough game to be playing per'sa.
Second Yes go with your instinct.I found that I do know best ! Although you almost always 2 nd guess yourself,Istill do.It is you that has to live this way.

   I would now find a new Neurologist,I would also say it would be an Idea to find a good Eye doc.If you've not had them checked do so.It's another good way to rule out things that might ,or can be going on.If possible try to find a good Neuro Opthamologist,I have an awesome Neuro Opthamologist.
    Have you had a MRI or any scans of your brain ?can't remember if you said.

If you wont answers you half to search for them,kinda like that collage degree.Saticfaction is going to be what you settle for.Getting up in the morning feeling good,rested,and ready for your day.Lets call that a start.I .... I'm not saticefied,I don't feel good and I 'm still in search...

                     Good Luck I hope you find answers ..           mommies4

[mommies4]

Sorry ,,

        Forgot to mention I also suffer from Anxiety,panic attacks,and Fibro to name a few.
   I also have been compareing MS and LUPUS along with other things but them 2
   for a very long time now ..

[soldy]

Hi,You can trust your judgement.Description of your symptoms is correct  in every detail.Please present your case to Prof.Dr.Garth Nicolson at Autoimmune Disorders Community(expert)forum today,

[ChopperPug]

This raises a question in my mind: Is it possible all of this is due to alcohol?