Whats happening to me!!??

[ESam10]

It all started when i had a panic attack because i thought i had cancer. Ever since i have had super intense anxiety and some bad symptoms. I have had no appetite, ive been losing weight, abdominal discomfort, palpitations, and occasional nausea. After i found out i didn't have cancer i thought i was going to be ok and the anxiety would go away. Wrong, afterwards my abdominal discomfort got more extreme and hasn't gone away since it started a week and a half ago. I have been on zantac which doesn't seem to work even though the doctor prescribed it. Anway, last night i was having some fun, i felt relaxed and my abdominal pain seemed to go away. Then, Whammo! Heart palpitations all night! And today it has continued. Ive been in and out of doctors all saying im healthy for years. What the hell?? I feel as though this is some sick joke on me. Any ideas?

[toejam_muncher]

what's this about magnesium? i hadn't heard that before

[peggy64]

try soaking in some epsoms salt. it helps us relax as this helps replace  the magnesium def most of us have.

[ESam10]

Thanks guys. The doctor basically said the same thing you did. But no i haven't been drinking alcohol.

[Allicat77]

I thhink this is very normal. Once you have had huge stress on your nerves etc and anxiety begins the physical symptoms as you know are huge and awfull. However, phyical symptoms can continue even when your have a good day. Your nerves are exhausted and tired so your autonomic nerve system still plays game. I too get some of my worst palpitations when I am relaxed. And then depending on if I can get my breathing ok they do continue. Sometimes mine feels like the heart stops then I feel a woozy feeling over my arms. Your body can fir off adrenaline making your heart palitate and you feel terrorfied for no reason.
Little question though, were you drinking alcohol at all when your heart did this. My cardiologist said alcohol can stimulate your heart and if you have bad nerves palpitations can happen. Last time I had a few too many wines I woke up with a huge palpitation and then panic attack. I could not calm my heart down for ages but my doc said adrenaline and alcohol just dont mix. Maybe chat to your doc about this. Just be sure to drink heaps of water if you do drink for a while. But the more fun times you have your body will forget that panic mode it once was in! xx

[toejam_muncher]

sounds like a very normal reaction to me. the very idea of having cancer is enough to cause something like this. it's a good idea to talk about it with your doctor and see what they think. try to recognize why you feel the way you do. if i had a legit reason to think i may have cancer...i would expect any less of a response than what you described. it's terrifying to face your own mortality in that way. you've become hyper-aware of the fact that things can happen and we won't always be here. it's natural for your mind to react in a way that would cause you to feel extreme fear and anxiety. this is how we deal with dangers. even though it isn't comfortable, it's efficient.

these are just my thoughts. i really don't know anything for sure. to me it seems like a normal response. i'd say talk to your doctor and see if they think a short-term med might help. otherwise, just give yourself time to readjust to things. it will happen eventually.