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So many problems its hard to pick the correct forum.. I have read many reply's on many other post. I've been having the same problems with Anxiety, I have severe & violent Panic attacks, so the Doctor put me on Ativan. I later noticed my attacks were getting worse so I quit taking it. I cant find a remedy that works, I've tried calming tea's, Vitamins, even gardening.. I'm not stressed so I cant put my finger on it...My latest attack, I was driving my eye's blurred & I almost felt like my body "Arm's ect" weren't mine...(Really spooks me).
As for all my other problems I suffer from fibromyalgia, familial tremors & vertigo..The Doctor said the MRI was clear i do have a brain. He told me I had a sinus infection but I don't, that im aware of? He said I don't have a Ear infection so I don't know what is causing this "floating sensation" Its worse in bed when I close my eyes? I have balance issues I will fall but when i do fall its always left or right..I took out a display at Walmart just recently one min it manageable the next I on the floor
I'm 6'6 tall I'm force to walk with a unprescibed cane, because my legs fatigue withing minutes of any activity..BP is slightly high but normal my Pulse i always around 110-115. He suggested beta blockers but they just make me sick.. I'd appreciate some help THX
As for all my other problems I suffer from fibromyalgia, familial tremors & vertigo..The Doctor said the MRI was clear i do have a brain. He told me I had a sinus infection but I don't, that im aware of? He said I don't have a Ear infection so I don't know what is causing this "floating sensation" Its worse in bed when I close my eyes? I have balance issues I will fall but when i do fall its always left or right..I took out a display at Walmart just recently one min it manageable the next I on the floor
I'm 6'6 tall I'm force to walk with a unprescibed cane, because my legs fatigue withing minutes of any activity..BP is slightly high but normal my Pulse i always around 110-115. He suggested beta blockers but they just make me sick.. I'd appreciate some help THX
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I'm not sure what Mal de Debarquement is.I'll have to research that.
I have to wonder if the tremors are from anxiety. I get them too when my anxiety is very high and though it must be essential tremor. My Dr seems to think it's anxiety.
No treatment at all right now, not even for your anxiety? I'm so sorry to hear this. What Dr gave you these diagnosis's?
I have to wonder if the tremors are from anxiety. I get them too when my anxiety is very high and though it must be essential tremor. My Dr seems to think it's anxiety.
No treatment at all right now, not even for your anxiety? I'm so sorry to hear this. What Dr gave you these diagnosis's?
Recent news Mal de Debarquement Syndrome, General Anxiety disorder with severe Essential tremors... Nothing else to report, no word on treatment..Gotta get an answer to this before Obamacare screws it up
No problems until the last 6 years? Well, if there have been problems, even small ones, it can really effect you.
I really do think there's a possibility that you have both depression and anxiety. Remember that I said both can come with physical symptoms? It's true. Before I was finally diagnosed with depression and anxiety I just knew something physical had to be going on so I saw many Drs and had many tests. They were all coming back normal. I finally gave in and saw a psychiatrist. After a few visits she diagnosed me with depression and anxiety. I was started on meds and it was such a relief! To be pretty much so free of the horrible panic attacks was wonderful.
You are really having symptoms of depression. The floating and drunk feeling. Are you also feeling very tired?
I'm glad to hear you're willing to see a physiologist.
I really do think there's a possibility that you have both depression and anxiety. Remember that I said both can come with physical symptoms? It's true. Before I was finally diagnosed with depression and anxiety I just knew something physical had to be going on so I saw many Drs and had many tests. They were all coming back normal. I finally gave in and saw a psychiatrist. After a few visits she diagnosed me with depression and anxiety. I was started on meds and it was such a relief! To be pretty much so free of the horrible panic attacks was wonderful.
You are really having symptoms of depression. The floating and drunk feeling. Are you also feeling very tired?
I'm glad to hear you're willing to see a physiologist.
A little Depressed tonight, My every fiber to saying something is really wrong, I've been to every doctor within 60miles of my home and they keep saying i'm fine. I'm happily Married never really had any major problems until the last 6 years. I Haven't seen an ENT yet but I fear he'll just tell me I'm fine...Everyone is pressuring me to get back on the horse, but im totally floating. I feel like I'm drunk 24-7 but i'm not, I cant afford it... Im sending out resumes in the morning but I really think this is a bad move..I'd be willing to talk with a physiologist if I thought he could help...
Thank goodness for the cardiologist! I agree with everything he said. Just my opinion because I'm not a Dr. I hope you can get in to see an ENT very soon.
Stopped taking Ativan back in 2005,when I noticed that my symptoms on the drug were getting increasingly worse not better. The only prescription I've been taking consistently up to the other day was Gabapentin. I went to see a cardiologist because I thought perhaps I wasn't getting adequate blood flow & that might be causing the floating,lightheadedness when standing,walking or in bed... lightheaded & severe fatigue are my main concern, The fibromyalgia is painful but I can deal with that..
How long have you been on ativan? I believe you are going through benzo withdrawal. I had the exact same symptoms! Even when taking ativan! Was off balance so bad! Panic was bad! Felt like I was dropping through the floor. I had to stabilize and ween off slowly over a 2 month period. Good luck! If that's what it is, you'll make it! Google benzo withdrawal. See if it matches your symptoms. There are also sites and forums that can help you. Talk to your Dr about benzo withdrawal.
Cardiologist gave me a clean bill of health the pumper is working fine.. He did however order me off the Gabapentin & suggested I find a doctor that has a little more common sense.. Will schedule to see an ENT specialist asap.. His team suggested i do make it a point to see a rheumatologist.. I wish someone could just give me a straight answer though...Especially Before the Insurance company drops us like everyone else.. ;)
Try not to be insulted by what your wife said. You are having panic attacks and 24/7 anxiety. I know it sounds impossible for anxiety to cause dizziness, high BP and HR but it can. You can also have fibro symptoms. Do you know about the pressure points that should be tested and did you Dr do this?
It might not be as easy as seeing just one Dr. You may have to see a few. I would recommend an ENT specialist, even if your Dr won't recommend one for you. Next would be a rheumy Dr to see if you have any arthritis and fibro going on. It would'nt hurt to also see a cardiologist to have your heart checked.
Did alot of your symptoms start before or after the gabapentin? I'm going to research possible side effects of this med.
I know you did'nt do well on Ativan. Are you willing to try another anxiety med?
It might not be as easy as seeing just one Dr. You may have to see a few. I would recommend an ENT specialist, even if your Dr won't recommend one for you. Next would be a rheumy Dr to see if you have any arthritis and fibro going on. It would'nt hurt to also see a cardiologist to have your heart checked.
Did alot of your symptoms start before or after the gabapentin? I'm going to research possible side effects of this med.
I know you did'nt do well on Ativan. Are you willing to try another anxiety med?
Wanting to see a specialist, from above can you make a suggestion who might be best choice? I was looking at a few rumotologist in the area although I need someone that can take all my symptoms and say, you know its probably this. The wife is pointing at a psychological disorder witch I find insulting but its just getting worse... I cant wait on my doctor anymore...
Bp 138/88-112, Discouraged with our family physician, despite my many objections to the prescribed Gabapentin. He continues by increasing my dosage to 3600 mg per day. He changed his mind on the ENT specialist, regarding these symptoms of vertigo. I explained to him It doesn't matter what im doing, 24-7 Its a floating sensation or as if the floor drops out beneath me again & again. Everything I've found says this is anxiety but this is like I said 24-7 non stop even when I'm not feeling anxious!
New event, The wife & I were returning from the inlaws upon standing I cried out it agony, I was unable to bear any weight on my right knee, I have had problems with my ankles swelling in the ARMY but my knee is now swollen.. I find it hard to believe this is the fibromyalgia causing my joints to swell up. I dont have Arthritis or gout related problems? I need a USB port so I can just plug into any computer anytime....
New event, The wife & I were returning from the inlaws upon standing I cried out it agony, I was unable to bear any weight on my right knee, I have had problems with my ankles swelling in the ARMY but my knee is now swollen.. I find it hard to believe this is the fibromyalgia causing my joints to swell up. I dont have Arthritis or gout related problems? I need a USB port so I can just plug into any computer anytime....
It's always good to have life insurance but I don't think your wife is going to cash in on it any time soon.
An EKG can be good but it does'nt show everything. It can show skipped heart beats and things like that but not any blockages. I'm not sure what a stress test costs. It's most likely not cheap. When I had one done we had insurance at the time so it was covered. If you find a cardiologist don't be afraid to ask for a reduced rate on both your visits and any testing. A lot of Drs will work with patients that have no insurance. Do the same with the ENT specialist.
An EKG can be good but it does'nt show everything. It can show skipped heart beats and things like that but not any blockages. I'm not sure what a stress test costs. It's most likely not cheap. When I had one done we had insurance at the time so it was covered. If you find a cardiologist don't be afraid to ask for a reduced rate on both your visits and any testing. A lot of Drs will work with patients that have no insurance. Do the same with the ENT specialist.
Went to the doctor this morning, He offer little or no new information. He requested an EKG, that was normal but then persisted to talked a little about heart disease? I left his office even more confused than before.. Its like i'm a pond, and he's just fishing in it..I know i'm not the only person out their suffering from this but he's sure being vague. He sending me to see a throat nose & ear specialist to figure out the floating & dizziness. Walking sitting even with my eye's closed in bed it feels like i'm on a roller coaster from hell..I gave the wife the green light to get life insurance on me...
Just Ativan, but I quit taking it because my panic attacks got worse..I take Valerian Root now. I want to have a stress test done, I kinda feel that would answer allot of questions as well but im worried about the cost... I'm no expert, but I would like to know why I cant walk 20' without a break not a breather, just a moment or two for my legs to catch up with me...
I was going to recommend seeing a heart specialist, just in case. It's always better to be safe especially since you're having some chest pain at times.
Do you remember what your thyroid number was? You said not bad but that number might be to high for you.
I know, these tests can be so expensive.
Have you tried an anti anxiety med to see if your anxiety and panic attacks go away? I don't recommend that people just jump right on to a med before knowing what's going on for sure but in your case it may really help. Especially getting your blood pressure and heart rate down.
Do you remember what your thyroid number was? You said not bad but that number might be to high for you.
I know, these tests can be so expensive.
Have you tried an anti anxiety med to see if your anxiety and panic attacks go away? I don't recommend that people just jump right on to a med before knowing what's going on for sure but in your case it may really help. Especially getting your blood pressure and heart rate down.
I checked this morning 125/85 Pulse is 113 without activities according to my Bp kit . The anxiety is 24-7 the Panic attacks are sudden & severe! The doctor gave did a full blood work up cholesterol wasn't bad, My thyroid wasn't bad and a MRI.. He prescribed antibiotics for the sinus infection I don't have, i cant remember the name of it. The beta blocker was propranolol, this is my second time trying to take this. It made me nauseous and seemed to amplify my symptoms & the vertigo... I looked into Depersonalization & yeah that does kinda fit. I'll be driving and without warning i'll get spooked by a sense of detachment.
My last appointment I did tell my doctor about the fatigue, vertigo & chest pain. The chest pain is above my left nipple and is a mild ache. I noted that my arms are constantly falling asleep with tingling in my finger tips & toes. He prescribed meclizine for the Vertigo but our pharmacist made a case & suggested Dramamine.
Gabapentin for the Fibromyalgia i have very vivid dreams but told him its not helping with the random pain. I broke down last week and gave acupuncture a try! Yeah that was to good to be true, I should of known better.. Im trying to give you all the details,
The Doctor did tell the wife & I something is seriously wrong the MRI was to check for MS, People tell me I should see a Heart or Vascular specialist at this point im lost. I appreciate the help I really do, The doctor is trying but after an MRI i think he's trying to bankrupt me.. lol
My last appointment I did tell my doctor about the fatigue, vertigo & chest pain. The chest pain is above my left nipple and is a mild ache. I noted that my arms are constantly falling asleep with tingling in my finger tips & toes. He prescribed meclizine for the Vertigo but our pharmacist made a case & suggested Dramamine.
Gabapentin for the Fibromyalgia i have very vivid dreams but told him its not helping with the random pain. I broke down last week and gave acupuncture a try! Yeah that was to good to be true, I should of known better.. Im trying to give you all the details,
The Doctor did tell the wife & I something is seriously wrong the MRI was to check for MS, People tell me I should see a Heart or Vascular specialist at this point im lost. I appreciate the help I really do, The doctor is trying but after an MRI i think he's trying to bankrupt me.. lol
Sorry to hear you're struggling so much. Sounds like some of what you describe could be related to derealization or depersonalization, both which are side effects of severe anxiety or panic (usually a person has one or the other, but some people can have both).
DR is a perceptual change where your environment starts looking very weird, as though things are unfamiliar, as if you were looking at your world through someone else's eyes, or like watching a movie. Your vision seems off, colors look odd, etc. Familiar faces look foreign.
DP deals more with one's perception of self, you will "look" strange or different than normal, you will feel more like an object than a person. Do some reading up on these symptoms and see what you think. If this is the cause for how you've been feeling, the GOOD news is, DR and DP are totally harmless, they are just an alteration in a person's PERCEPTION. Once the anxiety is addressed, the symptoms will eventually abate.
I agree too that your resting HR is a bit high (mine always has been too, mine is usually around 100). If you cannot tolerate beta blockers, have you tried anything else? May be a good idea to talk to your doc about your options.
Hang in there, and keep us posted on how you're doing!
DR is a perceptual change where your environment starts looking very weird, as though things are unfamiliar, as if you were looking at your world through someone else's eyes, or like watching a movie. Your vision seems off, colors look odd, etc. Familiar faces look foreign.
DP deals more with one's perception of self, you will "look" strange or different than normal, you will feel more like an object than a person. Do some reading up on these symptoms and see what you think. If this is the cause for how you've been feeling, the GOOD news is, DR and DP are totally harmless, they are just an alteration in a person's PERCEPTION. Once the anxiety is addressed, the symptoms will eventually abate.
I agree too that your resting HR is a bit high (mine always has been too, mine is usually around 100). If you cannot tolerate beta blockers, have you tried anything else? May be a good idea to talk to your doc about your options.
Hang in there, and keep us posted on how you're doing!
What's your blood pressure running? Your pulse is to high, which you already know.
Do the panic attacks happen when you feel dizzy, or do they just come out of nowhere?
Anxiety can cause dizziness and dizziness can cause anxiety.
What kind of test did the Dr give you that said you have a sinus infection? Sorry about all of the questions but the more we know the better we can help.
Do the panic attacks happen when you feel dizzy, or do they just come out of nowhere?
Anxiety can cause dizziness and dizziness can cause anxiety.
What kind of test did the Dr give you that said you have a sinus infection? Sorry about all of the questions but the more we know the better we can help.
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