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Anxiety or something else?
Hi, I have joined on here because I need to get some help, I am currently undergoing multiple tests to try and find the route cause of all of these strange symptoms and everything seems to be getting ruled out, however I am still experiencing new symptoms and painful uncomfortable I am lead to believe that this can be driven from anxiety, or it could even be something such as fibromyalgia?
First of all started 2 months ago with a panic attack, first one I've ever had,
then moved onto tingling, went to and from hospital still didn't go,
symptoms come and go, but seem to be ever changing, i have tinnitus in my ears now, which is a high pitched sound in both, parathesia and burning, heavy feeling in legs, and now tremors, or internal vibrating that is happening all the time but sometimes i cant notice it, other times I'm in bed and it wakes me up. I have random shooting pains, and tingling, fuzzy feelings. Now i feel like my body is very sensitive on certain textures, I have never had anything like this before in my life. I am starting to feel like i don't know my own body, and wondering if with all the stress and worry i have brought this on. I did have high fatigue but that seems to be kerbing a bit, i was going to the gym al the time and see myself a generally fit person. Also I had a strange heavy feeling in my face too on one side, but that was also a symptom of panic attack. so thinking that could be that.
Doctors have prescribed beta blockers, and then anti depressants to help with the nerve pain, I don't like taking anything medication wise, I am currently waiting for another appt I am having to fight for,
sorry just to add before all of this i went to the chiropractor and had my neck clicked and back pushed in to help with posture. the mri didnt go as far down as my waist line, so im wondering have they missed something???
I have been to see a neurologist, i had my mri scan and ruled out MS and other chronic illness's. All of the blood tests are normal. all autoimmune come back as normal. this is starting to really take over my life. I wasnt sure if I had created these symptom's through stress without me realising as I do tend to over think and worry, and I have had a stressful x amount of years. I was resigned to the fact I had MS, and when they said I hadnt i couldnt believe it.
I am at my whitts end now, please is it normal to experience so many strange symptoms one after another, and now im getting red patches dotted around which is causing discomfort. i dont know much about any of this apart from reading online.
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@mariell You mention you have explored all options on the anxiety side of things and they are in motion. What exactly does that mean? Are you working with a professional?
Hi Rachel
I have just been told that they never texted me for diabetes and what I am experiencing with the sensations etc matches up
The doctor is concerned about my discolouration on my legs
And they are cold is it possible of another way of being diagnosed with diabetes other than the prick test
And I am currently paying for private counselling sessions once a week now to help with anxiety but I donāt think that is the problem now
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1 ReactionAnd you are right 2 months is nothing in the grand scheme so Iām going to think positive about whatever this is but it is starting to have me thinking about diabetes now as you currently have faced similar issues with the testing and ruling out of bloods
My legs burn a lot after showers this has only been this week Iāve not noticed it before so it may be developing I need to get to the root cause
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1 Reaction@mariell I understand you wanting to get to a root cause. I'm glad your doctor is working with you on this plan. And I am very happy you are working with a counselor once a week. Way to be proactive! I'm rooting for you, Mariell.
Will you keep me posted on your progress?
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1 Reaction@mariell Hi there. I'm checking in to see how you are doing this week? Any developments?
Hi, I know your post is from a long time ago but I am experiencing very similar symptoms to you after seeing a chiropractor. I was just wondering if you are still on this forum for a chat. I need some reassurance please x
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1 Reaction@sharonmcg, hello and wasn't sure who you were responding to but I spent probably 20 years going to different chiropractors. So if I can help just ask away or click one my @ and message me directly. Hope that helps. Have a blessed day today š
@sharonmcg Hi there, Yes, for sure, no worries. What's going on for you?
@randallshields56 thank you for replying. I am currently suffering from unexplainable anxiety after seeing a chiropractor a year ago. I had my upper back adjusted and my lower back. That evening I woke up with debilitating anxiety. I have been given many medications which work but not for long and every time they increase the dose I can be ok for a week or so, then the anxiety returns. I also suffered with awful lower back pain following the adjustment. Iāve Han mri scan which showed no damage. Iām desperate for advice and help x
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2 Reactions@sharonmcg, lesson learned from just experienced visits and numerous chiropractic adjustments i had to find one that gave a couple of things. There are good chiropractic doctors and then those that are building their practice. I like those that have been in the field for years, secondly I like either massage b4 adjustments or heating pad to loosen up the muscle for a warmer adjustment. It goes back into place easier. Lastly, if I still hurt or ache I let him or her know. Sometimes a second adjustment is all that is needed to set it back in place. An inexperienced chiropractor can do more harm than good. I check reviews and word of mouth by people who have been treated by the same chiropractor. Don't feel anxiety over what should be a good adjustment. Let them know if a issue exists. If this doesn't work, find another chiropractor.
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