Ecstasy and other problems

[sjbx2006x]

Hi, I'm fairly new to these forums and I don't know if this is the correct spot to place my question, but its the best i could find.    Please forgive me for my lengthy thread.

Well it all started about 11 months ago. I started to use ecstasy heavily. Very heavily. I was using the drug probably about 8 or 9 times a month in fairly large doses, maybe 5 or 6 pills a night. This lasted for about 5 months. I never noticed any anxiety up until the last time i used the drug.

The last time i used the drug was probably followed by 3 days of previous use. I was having anxiety problems while on the drug. I then thought this would be a good time to stop using.

The following day i noticed when i would stand suddenly i would feel like i was going to pass out. (Note i'm not on the drug) While this was happening i noticed it was getting more sever as the day progressed. Finally after it frightened me enough i tried to drink a large glass of water. I couldn't swallow the water at all. My body went from completely dry, to completely soaked with sweat in a matter of 20 seconds. (Note i'm going into panic because when i stand i feel like im going to black out) Finally i lay down and called somebody over to the house for help and assurance. I was laying down on a couch trying to gather myself. While i was laying down i noticed horrible pains in my abdomen. they would come sharp and sudden about 4 inches to the right of my belly button if youre looking at me. ( my left side). After about 2 hours i felt normal. I finally went to sleep and woke up the next day in disbelief.

Now ever since this day i have what i think to be anxiety. Ive noticed things like caffeinated soda makes my heart start to beat very fast. Ive also noticed smoking marijuana now makes my mind race and never did before. I've also been experiencing what i think are full blown panic attacks that last for usually an hour.  first some random thought or my heart pounding will set it off. One minute I'm fine the next minute I'm walking around pacing back and fourth holding my chest, breathing in deeply and rubbing my head. trying to calm down. this will go on for about an hour.

Ive been to an immediate care center and have had 2 EKG's done. They tell me my heart is fine.
Ive also been in the back of an ambulance while having one of these episodes. The most they found was my blood pressure to be BARLEY above normal. And as time progressed fell back into a good range. Meaning my vitals were fine during my panic. I've also had standard blood test done and they came back fine as well.

Now can anybody please tell me if this sounds like anxiety caused from ecstasy use, and if so how long will this last if not permanent????

And if anybody could please relate or help me with the experience i went through the night i couldn't swallow the water and broke out into a massive sweats  PLEASE HELP.

I cannot see a dr untill next month so the more help the better i have an idea what to tell my dr.

[CleandUP]

Hi, welcome to the forum. I can't say I have seen any ecstasy users here but I may be able to give you advice as far as addictions go. The anxiety is most likely from w/d's of the drug. If the anxiety is really bad, to the point where you can't stand it, then I would recommend going to a doctor and explaining your anxiety. You don't necessarily need to mention the ecstasy just let him know you have anxiety and explain your symptoms. He may prescribe a benzodiaphine like xanaz, valium, klonopin, etc.etc. however, be careful with these drugs if you are prescribed because Benzo's are easily addicting and are known to be one of the hardest and dangerous drugs to withdraw from (check any benzo addict's forum). Take no more than one a day, for the first week..maybe two that you withdraw. Take it during extreme anxiety flare ups and it should help, especially for the sleep. REMEMBER, do not abuse a benzo. The length of you having anxiety depends on how often and how much you used ecstasy. Like I stated though, I am not familiar with ecstasy addictions but I do know you NEED to quit because it is one of the most harmful drugs out there because it contains nearly all drugs in that one single pill. Quiting now will be easier than later, you can do this and if you have any questions..feel free to message me!

GOOD LUCk!

[flmagi]

Cleanedup pretty much said it all.

[DoubleJDJ]

I'm 35 and used E "A LOT" from 2000 - 2004  and haven’t done anything since.  A little over a month ago I started to get the occasional heart palpitation.  Went to my primary and was told I was fine.  Then a week later I started to get fatigued very easily so I went back to the doc again and he made me run up the back stairs while checking my heart rate, again he said all was OK.  For about a month basically all my symptoms went away and I thought I was in the clear until--
About two months ago I started having what felt like a tightening in my chest along with a bit of pain and then one evening All symptoms seamed to hit me at once.  Major heart palp followed by tightening of chest and.  I went to the ER as I thought I was dyeing of a heart attack.  All my blood work, X-rays ect were totally normal.  I have now been to the ER 3 times with same results (things get better and they sent me home).

As of 4 days ago I am having severe Anxiety/panic to the point that I’m sure another attract is coming.  Today it was so unbearable I went to my primary and demanded I get something to make it stop.  They put me on Adivan for the short term and started me on Citalopram for the long term.  Does anyone know if this is going to help?