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Anyone has this feeling that they cannot do any hard work? It leaves you shaky anxious?

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priya82066
priya82066

omg ladies! after doing some yard work since today felt like a somewhat okay day , I had to bend down and work for sometime and after that my goodness I felt so shaky and felt as if my heart is weak , felt like I was struggling to take deep breaths, shaky arms and legs , slightly dizzy, weak slowed down, scared the hell out of me,. having so much anxiety thinking of all the what ifs😰 I have had multiple ECGs , holter monitor, Echo which all by God's grace came back normal. so worried at the moment. please help ladies🙏🙏

what has helped you with such symptoms if you have had it.

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  • bombodie
    bombodie priya82066

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    Hi priya. Yes I definitely feel like this. It's awful. I've gone from running everyday to struggling to walk up the stairs without feeling out of breath. I'm 46 and feel like I've aged 20 years in the past couple of months. Even bending down to put some washing in the machine makes my heart rate spike and then I feel shaky. I'm so so fed up of feeling like this.I've had all the heart tests too as I ended up in hospital in Nov because my heart rate went to 210 BPM for an hour. Was so scary. All heart tests came back normal and the cardiologist said palpitations won't harm the heart. I'm on beta blockers at the moment but been told to come off of them at the end of Feb. Am so scared of what my heart will do when I wean off them. I am taking magnesium also as this is meant to be good for palpitations and anxiety. Are you on any HRT? Hugs to you, you're not alone in this xxxx

    • priya82066
      priya82066 bombodie

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      so sorry to hear that:( I have palpitations as well especially in the mornings after breakfast its more pronounced. I've noticed that I'm always on high alert as to what's happening in my body and any and every symptom makes me so anxious. I'm not on HRT or any such medications. Chest symptoms are the scariest for me especially when there is pain.

  • bombodie
    bombodie priya82066

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    Hi priya - I just posted a reply but it says it's being moderated. I don't know why this keeps happening when I post. Anyway, it'll probably show up soon.

    Just wanted to let you know that I feel the same way. It's awful.

    Hugs xx

  • anxiousface
    anxiousface priya82066

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    yes priya i get that sometimes, if iv been in thr garden and do what i normally would of done years ago it now drains me of energy and i get shaky legs, feel i have to eat something quickly as if my blood sugars dropped. its scary and infuriating. iv had all the test like you and all ok so dont really know why it happens but your not on your own.

    • priya82066
      priya82066 anxiousface

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      yes that's how I feel as well. as if blood sugar has dropped or something and that I have to rush to eat something or else something is going to happen, so scary and wierd! my legs feel so weak and shaky too. Haven't felt myself in 2 years now. there is a wierd hard to explain feeling all the time, I don't know if it's the flight or fight feeling. I even feel my head is shaking when I try to hold still. scary!!

  • terri19547
    terri19547 priya82066

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    Hi Priya, I've had this happen in the garden. I had to sit down and I wondered what in the hell was going on. I was fine before I started pulling the ivy out and climbing up and down a small ladder, then on another day I felt fine. This was a couple of years ago. Taking Vit D has helped me loads with aches and pains. Like some other ladies, I had a job to get up the stairs. My GP at the time said it was down to stress but I now know it was hormones. I think as long as you know it's hormone related you just have to pace yourself, take time out and don't give yourself unachievable goals. I was terrible for the old 'Ticklist'! this and that had to be done by the end of the day. Take care. xx

    • priya82066
      priya82066 terri19547

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      I am thinking this is so hormone related because every tests came back normal. but these scary symptoms sometimes makes me think what's going on if it is just hormones 😦 yes my dr also says every symptom of mine is due to

      anxiety, sigh!! so many symptoms head to toe..

  • dana06119
    dana06119 priya82066

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    Hi Priya,

    Yes, I used to feel like this just after doing simple housework, like vacuuming. I felt weak, dizzy, shaky and like my heart was about to give out. It was very scary. So, for a while my partner took over the vacuuming, sweeping, etc. Thankfully, I haven't had this in almost a year now and I am fine again with doing simple housework. Hope it stays that way.

    Hang in there, my dear. This too shall pass. xx

    Dana

    • bombodie
      bombodie dana06119

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      I love that saying!! 'this too shall pass'! I will be telling myself that everyday. Thank you 😃 x

    • priya82066
      priya82066 dana06119

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      that's reassuring to hear, I hope it stays that way for you🙏🙏 all these wierd crazy symptoms are so worrisome, it feels there is no end to all this, everyday it is different set of symptoms, frustrating 😑

  • hopeforever
    hopeforever priya82066

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    Hi Priya, this was me 5 yrs ago. Same exact feelings after doing yard work or anything that took more energy than lifting a bloody spoon. I would then go into total panic attack mode after the fact. My life was total hell. Thank God that stage has passed. Hoping never to see it again. What your going through most of us had gone through or are going through. it will pass trust me and it will all be a memory. Just take it easy and don't over exert yourself. praying for you 🙏 and hang in there. God bless 🙏

    • priya82066
      priya82066 hopeforever

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      thank you🙏 good to hear it got better for you, gives me hope. it's awful right now 😕 a whole lot of wierd scary symptoms 😢

  • toria_07298
    toria_07298 priya82066

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    when i exert myself i get a hot flush, shaky, shortness of breath and numb feeling in my head its awful xx

    • priya82066
      priya82066 toria_07298

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      I know right! makes you wonder what's going on. I hope it gets better and reading some comments gives me some relief and hope🙏

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