Posted , 5 users are following.
Since no one answered me on the last forum, I guess I'll post here.
Before I begin, let me give you a bit of background.
I'm currently 13 years old. I was rushed to the hospital a month ago due to an anxiety attack. I had 200 beats per minute, which was alarming at the time. The next morning, I was diagnosed with hypokalemia. They hooked me up to an IV (with oral potassium chloride), which eventually brought my potassium levels back to normal, and I was released.
Afterwards, I had a series of anxiety attacks. About an average of three a day for about two weeks. From then on, I began to worry about things like heart attack, stroke, and even heart arrhythmia. I know that it is extremely uncommon for a 13 year-old to have ANY cardiac issues, it's possible, although very rare.
Because of this reason, my doctor would not make a referral for a cardiologist, but a pediatrician instead.
What makes me worry about this so much is the fact that it FEELS like my heart skips beats. I've developed a habit of placing my hand on my heart, to check the way it's beating. I also have mild chest pain from time to time, along with pain in other areas of my body. Is it just anxiety that's to blame? I sure hope so.
"Muscle spasms" are also common. Sometimes it feels like my heart is "quivering". I once felt my heart beat during another beat, and after that I felt a dripping sensation.
Not being able to control my body makes me feel so helpless. I have broken down a few times because of it. I hope it's just me being paranoid.
0 likes, 9 replies
stephaney28634 Setsuna
Posted
Setsuna stephaney28634
Posted
I'm only taking four now. Here are all of them as follows:
Naproxen, Alprazolam, Sertraline, Buspirone, Ibuprofen, and Aspirin.
My anxiety attacks HAVE faded, but there's still the worry. I feel as if I can't go on in life until I go to the pediatrician. It's extremely stressful.
Paper_fairy Setsuna
Posted
caitlin39841 Setsuna
Posted
Caitlin
Setsuna caitlin39841
Posted
norabab Setsuna
Posted
Pediatricians are supposed to know a lot about young people's heart problems as well (if you have one), and he/she will send you to a cardiologist if necessary.
I do think the physical stuff needs to be checked out properly, but it does sound more like anxiety to me.
You come across as very intelligent and articulate. (You remember all the medication names and you can spell them). I think this will help you to stand up for yourself in getting the right treatment, because you know something about how it all works.
But I also think you should have some psychotherapy, if you aren't already getting it, because 13 is very young to be taking all those medications! I hope there will be an alternative for you soon.
Good luck!
Setsuna norabab
Posted
The main reason I worry about my heart so much is because my chest normally hurts. I can't take a shower without worrying about my heart, since it speeds up. And the way it beats just seems... Odd. When it beats hard, I get scared. I feel like my heart is going to stop.
caitlin39841 Setsuna
Posted
Caitlin
Nicholas1997 Setsuna
Posted
Join this discussion or start a new one?
New discussion Reply