Anxiety problem????

[helpppplease360]

Ok I'm 27 male 140 62 inches , veteran Iraq/Afghanistan iv been there and seen it all.. I suffer from PTSD health anxiety GAD and panic disorder... My concern is every single day for three months I've had this extreme pressure in my face and head on my left side and right side never both it feels like someone is grabbing my nerves in my brain and squeezing and pulling.. No pain just pressure and a tingles it honestly feels like restless leg syndrome in my face and head I feel this behind my eyes a lot it also makes me want to grind my teeth also as of late my face muscles feel weak and I notice its getting hard to speak per say like my words will studder and slur like my toung is weak and the bridge of my nose and eye lids twitch constantly I've been to the ER twice cuz I thought I was having a stroke the symptoms mimic stroke I've had plenty of blood work two ct scans all was clear I go to therapy I've had reiki Cairo.. And even acupuncture and nothing is working I have panic attacks several times a day and at night when I try to sleep I even get woken up by these symptoms constantly I've had my eyes check dental checked and all was good my doc don't even have an answer I also get very irratated easily I've become a recluse because of this my depression is extremely bad because of this I'm so scared I'm physically exhausted I cry every day cuz of this **** it's really driving me crazy I'm at wits end I fear that I'm dying that this may not be anxiety that something is physically wrong I stress out that it could be ms, stroke aneurism or something else serious and no one takes me seriously if I can't get answers or something soon I'm ready to blow my brains out I can't live like this my life is not normal no more I can't go no where I can't have a social life or work without feeling like I'm dying everybody keeps saying that thers nothing wrong ur a hypochondriac it's all in ur head.... Well it's very real to me and no one understands me I'm lost I'm bout to give up and end my life please someone please help me I'm crying out for help .... Can any one relate to me? Does anyone have the same symptoms? Anyone have an answer? Pleaaaaasssseeee .... I'm contaplating sucide

[nursegirl6572]

That sounds good.  Have you seen an ENT?  If not, I would ask for a referral to one also, while you're waiting for the neuro and mri.  You're definitely on the right track, trying to rule out a physical cause.

Best to you...let us know what you find out okay?

[helpppplease360]

I have an appt for neuro I don't know if they will give me a MRI I'm jus gonna have to wait and see thanx for the post nursegirl

[nursegirl6572]

Hello and welcome!

First, let me say thank you for your service.  I cannot tell you how much I appreciate you and every man and woman who sacrifices so much for us.  You're ALL heroes in my book!

I'm so sorry you're going through this, it sounds awful.  It sounds like you've had some pretty thorough work-ups to rule out anything big and bad (like a stroke, etc).  Have you seen a Neurologist and an ENT?  I would definitely recommend both of those if you haven't seen them already.  You almost describe the symptoms of a sinus infection, which is why I think seeing an ENT would be logical.  You may need more thorough imaging beyond just a CT...like an MRI/MRA for starters.  Has any doc recommended that?

It's possible that you're experiencing side effects of the Mirtazapine as well.  How long have you been on it, and at what dose?  Read the info on side effects here.  That's certainly a possibility.

http://www.drugs.com/sfx/mirtazapine-side-effects.html

I would also say that you COULD be having symptoms related to your conditions (ie psychosomatic symptoms)...but your symptoms really do sound more physical in nature in my opinion.  Sinus infection or something related is what stood out to me the most.

VERY best to you.  I sincerely hope you can find some answers.  If you still cannot pin down a physical cause after seeing the specialists, and having more thorough diagnostic testing done, I would recommend going at it from the medication standpoint and discussing trying something else with your doc.

So...ENT, Neurologist (asking both for more testing), medication. That's my advice to you on how to approach this, hon.

Please update us okay?  We're here for you!

[helpppplease360]

Yes mirtazpine for about a month,ssris do not mix well with me ....

[mike4949]

It's not only you suffering from depression, anxiety and panic. There are so many people having the same problem. I'm on xanax and moclobemide for this problem. I had experienced your symptoms like slurred speech, woken up during sleep. Check again with the doc and get the right meds. Good luck!

[Paxiled]

Are you on any medications for your depression and anxiety?  Some of them, such as Lexapro, can cause this feeling.  

[helpppplease360]

Please help me