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So I've posted here a couple times when I needed reassurance. So I'm doing it again.
So I got diagnosed with GAD and I think I have some mild Health Anxiety. Ive been to the ER like 6 times. Blood work came out fine. ECG was good. I have had an echo and the person who did it said I am as healthy as I can be. They ran another test to check my cholesterol levels and they were a bit high. But said not worry about it because I am young. But that I still need to work on that. I used to be very fit and go out alot before all this happened. My anxiety has been at a constant level. Panick attacks come and go. My concern is that I keep thinking my cholesterol levels are going to kill me at such a young age. I jeep having chest pains and muscle aches. I've had them way before I was told. The more I think about it the more my mind wonders. I just had a panic attack where I couldn't breathe. I thought I was having a HA. Since all my other tests came out fine should I worry?!
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lauren86296 Swaggdalu
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Hi I have panic attacks too which leave me feeling so anxious after I get chest pains and muscle aches as well as other symptoms so it is just the anxiety. As hard as it is when your mind wonders and you feel panicky you just need to tell your self it's just the anxiety and nothing else I find sticking head phones in helps to take my mind off it. Hope you get some answers soon.
Swaggdalu lauren86296
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Hi Lauren thanks for your reply. Do you have a constant feeling in your chest that something is wrong or gonna happen. I can't seem to shake it off. I have a cardiologist consult in 2 weeks so hopefully I'll get some answers.
smn0728 Swaggdalu
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Swaggdalu smn0728
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Yes I've been like alot of times I'm kind of embarrased of going anymore. He referred me to a cardiologist because my heart rate went to like 130 and the cardiologist said I am fine. I'm going back in 2 weeks. It does suck. I used to be very active but this has stopped me from doing much. The constant chest pain and headaches and muscle aches and pains. Panic attacks and breathless attacks. Hopefully soon someone can Crack down on amxiety.
smn0728 Swaggdalu
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When I went to the ER my BP was up to 169! Total panic attack. Had EKG and tons of bloodwork. all normal. as soon as they put me in a room to wait on doctor. my BP went back down to 125. You need to ask them to put you on medication. DOn't be embarrassed. Ive never been to the doctor so much in my life. I dont' care. I'm important and I will do it if I feel the need. And so should you. Ask to get started on medication and look for a good therapist.
Swaggdalu smn0728
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My BP goes wild as well. I get nervous so white coat. But when I'm calm it goes back down. I am currently on some meds and they helped alot. But I still get them. I think I do need a good therapist bit they are expensive. I've gone to the doctor so much as well. For simple things as well. You can never win
smn0728 Swaggdalu
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But you can win, If your on meds and taking them as directed and you have given them long enough to work properly and they are not working then your doctor needs to try something else. You must stay on top of it to get control of it. My bp hasn't been that high since then. You will get control over this by being persistent!
Swaggdalu smn0728
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g.90572 Swaggdalu
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Swaggdalu g.90572
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Yeah it's not that high. I think it was 223. So 23 over. And I have. I've been exercisin more to get my HDL up and bring my LDL down. I also eat much healthier.