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Heart Problems Young Adult / X- Addict
Hello I have recently driven myself to the ER.. Twice.. I get this feeling that my heart is stopping .. my pupils dialate..my vision seems foggy.. and when it happens I have to use the restroom really bad.. Number 2... they give me an EKG and the results come out fine.. but this just started about 2 weeks ago.. I used to abuse Cough Medicine and alcohol.. I also used to dip tabacco.. I am really worried that am going to drop dead at anytime when this happens.. I am very scared,.. please if anyone has any advice please.. Respond... I haven't drank now in a few days.. and i quit dipping... the last time it happened was today watching a football game... i have always been healthy.. i have ran and played soccer all my life... i have no idea what it is and do not believe that stress/ depression as the doctor says.. is the problem.. i do not feel right... i hope someone has some input.. thank you
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In the 70's the FDA replaced codeine based cough medicine with dextromethorphan which was said to be non addictive. Codeine was used in high quantity by people to gain a high.
However, it was soon discovered gulping cough syrup with dextromethorphan could also give a high. Side effects are.....
confusion, impaired judgment, blurred vision, dizziness, paranoia, excessive sweating, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, headache, lethargy, numbness of fingers and toes, facial redness, dry and itchy skin, loss of consciousness, seizures, brain damage, and even death
The situation becomes even more dangerous if these substances are used with alcohol or another drug including pinpoint pupils, slow shallow breathing and coma or death.
In the 70's the FDA replaced codeine based cough medicine with dextromethorphan which was said to be non addictive. Codeine was used in high quantity by people to gain a high.
However, it was soon discovered gulping cough syrup with dextromethorphan could also give a high. Side effects are.....
confusion, impaired judgment, blurred vision, dizziness, paranoia, excessive sweating, slurred speech, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, irregular heartbeat, high blood pressure, headache, lethargy, numbness of fingers and toes, facial redness, dry and itchy skin, loss of consciousness, seizures, brain damage, and even death
The situation becomes even more dangerous if these substances are used with alcohol or another drug including pinpoint pupils, slow shallow breathing and coma or death.
sorry, forgot to ask, you don't mention any pains or locations. Are you pain free when this occurs?
This may sound like a strange question, or may embarrase you, but there's a good reason I am asking. When you go to the toilet (number 2), I presume it is very runny. Do you notice any orange coloured oil with it? or yellowish.
I am asking to eliminate a train of thought on your symptoms which I have seen before.
I am asking to eliminate a train of thought on your symptoms which I have seen before.
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