Strange symptoms - Help

[ncdandylion]

In 2002 I had a heart attack and triple bypass surgery. Prior to that I knew something was wrong but doctors could not find anything. Just two weeks before I had my heart attack I had a nuclear stress test that showed I was fine. Since then my health has declined and no ... [More] w I'm told I'm in stage 3/4 COPD. I believe it was caused by the heart/lung bypass machine because I'd never had problems with my breathing before. After all of this happened my primary care provider said I was a zebra after all. I have been diagnosed with ulcerative colitis also. Now I'm having spells of chest flushing accompanied by dizziness, headache and blurred vision. Doctors say it is anxiety after having had ECG, echo, stress test. I know it is not anxiety. In addition to the chest flushing et al, I also have intermittent bone pain mostly in my legs that, at its worst, has made me incapable of walking for 30+ minutes. I'll throw in itching and hives. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? I'm sorry to hear what you have been through for the last few years. You were not able to mention the results of the ECG, echo, and stress tests. Do you have history of allergies? With regards to the bone pain, what tests were done?  Were you able to see your gynecologist as well to rule out hormonal causes? Dizziness, headache, eye and skin problems can also be associated with  hormonal changes.  If you feel that something is wrong, I recommend that you have this evaluated. It is frustrating to hear  that these are all anxiety-related but not until the tests show other wise, it is better to be proactive about your health. Knowing and understanding what is happening is a form of being in control of the situation.Take care and hope to hear from you soon. Best regards.

[ncdandylion]

Please help, someone. I know there are a lot of symptoms but it's what is happening and they may not all be related. The chest flushing feeling (like a blush only on my center chest) and the dizziness happened while I was at the lab the other day for my coumadin level check. Nurses saw it happen and helped steady me but I didn't even bother telling them what was happening. I'm tired of seeming to be nuts. Please help.