Crazy symptoms. Is it anxiety?!

[JessAnn7]

3 months ago I got hit with horrific chest pain and just knew I was having a heart attack. My arm went numb, I couldn't breath, and my body was soaked in sweat. In short, I was not having a heart attack. My blood work, ekg, and ct scan of the chest all came back normal. But the one thing I did get that day was my very first real panic attack and from then to tonight, I have been steadily going down hill.
The numbness I initially felt in my left arm has never really gone away. My leg left has moments of numbing, tingling as well. I have had a headache that feels like pressure building at the base of my skull and my neck and back ache horribly. I panic over my health and when I panic, it's for days.
Are these symptoms panic related or is there something horribly wrong with me?

[JessAnn7]

I've been on prozac. But my doc doesn't want to flood my system with drugs o this is all she'll allow me to take

[libbie123]

I am right there with you. Maybe a different antidepressant is needed. Have you tried any other kind?

[JessAnn7]

Yea, I had my thyroid checked. I really should accept that this is anxiety but the chest pains are horrible and the headaches keep me in bed all day. I just can't cope.

[libbie123]

I had all those tests too. Have u had your thyroid tested? Learned the thyroid does A LOT. I had the head ct done, it was ok. Now im trying to find the right balance of meds, therapy, and i guess working thru it. I know how you feel. I want my life back. Im told it gets easier to deal with, but i am not a patient person, which makes it worse. I will tell you what ive been told. Hang in there, get a strongsupport system and fight thru this.

[JessAnn7]

I've been seeing my pcp since this started. I've been given buspirone and ativan for the anxiety and was told to seek therapy. Just to be on the safe side, I've had ekgs, xrays, and blood work done and I'm scheduled for a head ct scan sometime next week. I am at my wits end with the numbing, tingling, and headaches. I have these symptoms from the time I wake up to the time I go to bed. I can't find relief. The only thing going for me at this point is that all the test have been coming back completely normal.

[libbie123]

Are you under a doctors care for your anxiety? If not do it as soon as you can. Im going thru EXACTLY what ur going thru right now. Mine started first week of september. A living hell it feels like. My chest constantly feels as if someone is standing on me, i have headaches, the horrible " band " of pressure that goes all the way around my head,and the constant panic. Constant. When i do get relief its only from the xanax im prescribed.  Here i am, midnight, been trying to sleep for 3 hours, and just cant because of the anxiety. So yes, your physical symptoms sound very much like anxiety, but you do need to see a doctor just to make sure. Going to see one probably scares you even more but just go. Dont let this ugly thing take over your life. One breathe, one hour, one day at a time.