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I feel like I'm dying

Posted by srodriguez @srodriguez, Jan 26, 2012

i am a healthy (I thought) 43 year old female. 2 weeks ago I was at work. Stood up. Got this pulled muscle sensation in my back around my bra strap area. I then proceeded to have chest pain, shortness of breath, flushed, sensation of hot liquid seeping out into my chest, dizziness, and numb and tingly all over my body. I felt like I was gonna pass out or die. I was rushed to the ER. After several tests, and an overnight stay, they discharged me the next day with Synthroid (thyroid just a tad low) and Flexeril for my back pain. I still had the shortness of breath. But they assured me my heart and lungs were fine. Did not do any x-rays or anything for my back. The next day I was pretty much laid out at home due to the flexeril. The following day, I decided to go back to work. Got up, took a shower, then I started having all the same symptoms as before. I had my son take me to the ER again. They did several tests, said my heart and lungs were fine. The doctor diagnosed me with GERD, and sent me home with Prilosec. I took Prilosec for 4 days, then my PCP had me try Protonix, which by the way, both of these gave me horrible side effects (confusion, delirium-hallucinations) and were not helping my stomach pain and nausea. So, she started me on Zantac, which worked wonders the first couple of days, but seems to have worn off now too. Also, after numerous testing, doctor said my Vitamin D was low, was 11, and should be between 30-80. So I started taking Vitamin D3--400 units. 2 weeks later, I have been to the ER three times, had an endoscopy just yesterday (doctor said everything looked fine, but sending off stomach sample for biopsy). Still taking Zantac, and Vitamin D. Trying to eat more foods rich in Vitamin D and calcium. I continue to have nausea, stomach pains, body very weak, losing weight, diarrhea, dizziness, flushed and feel like passing out. I can't sleep, and feel very dehydrated. Every morning I feel like I'm dying with these symptoms. It feels as though it hurts from deep inside my muscles or bones, even my joints in my fingers and elbows hurt. Closer to noon, I feel a little better, try to eat a little something, then it starts all over around 9 or 10 in the evening, and keeping me up all night. I WAS TOTALLY FINE UNTIL 2 WEEKS AGO, THEN ALL THIS STARTED HAPPENING. CAN SOMEONE HELP ME PLEASE? I DON'T KNOW WHAT ELSE TO DO. I FEEL LIKE I'M JUST GONNA SHRIVEL UP AND DIE.

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willows | @willows | Mar 4, 2023
In reply to @triingtochange2023 "I know what you are going through I have your acid reflux ulcer plus anxiety Plus..." + (show)
@triingtochange2023

I know what you are going through I have your acid reflux ulcer plus anxiety Plus panic attack and depression and I feel like I'm dying I have all this stuff I'm on all this medicine that they gave me and it's like nothing's working like my chest feel like I have heart problems but I don't have heart problems my blood pressure go up I don't have blood pressure but I have a nail because the anxiety caused my blood pressure to go up you know it I'm just going through so much and it's like I can't sleep or none of that you know so I do know what you going through cuz I'm going through the same thing and I feel like something else is wrong with me like I'm about to die but it's like I'm having anxiety attack or panic attack and I just now start having this like last month you know I was probably a stress and depressed and all that you know my dad passed away July 1st 2020 my sister passed away December the 17th 2021 and last but not least my mother passed away December the 8th 2022 and I I'm going through it you know I'm going through it but I hate going through this stuff cuz I don't know what's going on they seeing this and his daddy I just hate the way I feel everyday I can't go to work I get an attitude I get fired from my jobs so I pretty much know what you going through and I hope everything gets better with you sweetie sorry so long

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I know you are not crazy, just driven to distraction by all of your medical and non medical problems. I sympathize. I have some of the medical problems you have but fortunately not the emotional ones. Have you considered seeing a grief counsellor? They can be very helpful and might assist you to get through this.. My sister in law saw a grief counsellor that helped her a lot to take steps towards developing a perspective on her issues.

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jenatsky | @jenatsky | Mar 6, 2023
In reply to @ally04 "Hello, my name is Ally, I know your post is old, but I'm having all these..." + (show)
@ally04

Hello, my name is Ally, I know your post is old, but I'm having all these issues right now, I have lupus and a heart murmur, but can't figure out if they're what's causing the issues. Today my bones hurt and I feel physically weak in them.

I have no idea what doctor I should see or anything, how did everything go for you, is this something I should be worried about or should I just wait a few weeks for it to pass and move on/forget it?

(The only difference I see in your post and me is the fact that I've never been able to breathe properly growing up, I'm 18 now, but still can't. I don't lose my breath or anything, but I've only ever been able to take light breaths and basically hold them until I can't, I have no rhythm and even simple breathing exercises hurt. I can't do deep breaths , they get stuck and my heart pinches and feels stuck.)

All the doctors I've told this to just blow it off and/or say that I just didn't learn to breathe properly??

But I KNOW how, I just physically can't.)

I'm afraid I'm going to go in and they're just going to say it's anxiety &panic attacks again. But they're NOT I know the difference between when I'm having them and this.😓

Did they ever figure out what you were struggling with?

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Have you considered seeing chest physician therapist? There are PT’s who specialize in treating patients with chest issues like cystic fibrosis and emphysema. They might be able to assess your pulmonary status? I presume you’ve seen your pediatrician and discussed this with them? Have you seen a pulmonary physician?

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marydevlin | @marydevlin | Mar 29, 2023
In reply to @carolinesearch "Sorry that you are having a hard time. I would go to see a good doctor..." + (show)
@carolinesearch

Sorry that you are having a hard time. I would go to see a good doctor before trying a lot of possibilities with OTC drugs. They may adversely affect your body and are not as strong as a doctor may prescribe. Using such chance aids could cause damage to your body.

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If you can, find a doctor that you trust. Going to the ER is for emergencies, and there's no time for really knowing your case.

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sandralewis62 | @sandralewis62 | Mar 30, 2023

Hello and I'm very sorry for what you're going through, but don't give up! I'm not a doctor but I world really suggest to do a good research and look for the BEST doctor, best of luck and God bless 🙏🏻

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willows | @willows | Mar 31, 2023

Hi, hope you are hanging in there and making some progress on your condition.

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renelino89 | @renelino89 | Apr 15, 2023

Hello, I am currently going through the exact same thing, so I can understand the pain you were going through. Out of curiosity did they ever give you a diagnosis? I currently have been in and out the hospital 5x. Also had an endoscopy and the doc said everything looked great. Still waiting on some biopsy results but I’m not sure what’s going on.

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dragonfly123 | @dragonfly123 | Apr 16, 2023

I can't diagnose, first, not my patient, and I'm not medical. I did work ED for 15 years. Sounds partially like it good be a panic attack. I had, probably hundreds if not thousands come in, they were "dying" heart attack, usually, but they'd do an EKG, work them up, nope...I can't recall, three million americans have a panic disorder, it's horrible when it happens. Try slowing down the breath, "square breathing" or pranayama, same thing. Excercise if possible, but it's hard. You are not crazy, your body is okay, you are not dying, it's a feeling, the feeling is real, but it's not a fact. Also, read your own medical record. Look at your labs, CBC, chem seven, etc. see what levels are low or high, more probably low. Increase your electrolytes, and hydrate often, not just gatoraid, pediolyte, or a powder mix. The TSH levels could play a part, thyroid is a big part in both mood and temperature levels. Last, but not least, you are a young, very beautiful, woman, and know that you are loved.

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rrei | @rrei | Apr 29, 2023

Hi, I know this is very old, but I’m going through something similar. Did you find out what it was?

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sharondsmith5 | @sharondsmith5 | Apr 30, 2023

Not for sure, I know I have Crohn’s , colitis and diverticulosis. No doctor can seem to know what to do. Something needs to be done. I’ve been sick for 7 months now. I can’t eat anything without having severe diarrhea.
I’ve had this for years but nothing like this.

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somedaydialysisfree | @somedaydialysisfree | May 1, 2023
In reply to @sharondsmith5 "Not for sure, I know I have Crohn’s , colitis and diverticulosis. No doctor can seem..." + (show)
@sharondsmith5

Not for sure, I know I have Crohn’s , colitis and diverticulosis. No doctor can seem to know what to do. Something needs to be done. I’ve been sick for 7 months now. I can’t eat anything without having severe diarrhea.
I’ve had this for years but nothing like this.

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@sharondsmith5, have they did a breath test to check for fructose malabsorption?

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