Unsure of what is going on.........

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Unsure of what is going on.........
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 2:04pm
Last month I had a miscarriage. A few days after I had a D & C I went back to work, but had to leave due to having some sort of emotional break down. I hadn't discussed the m/c w/ anyone except my DH. We thought that was the best way to deal w/ it. To ignore it & move on, apparetnly not. What happened @ work was that I felt dizzy/light headed, as if I was going to pass out, and short of breath. I also felt like I couldn't swallow. I ended up in the ER & checked out medically OK. I had a few more of these attacks that day. They past after a few minutes. My Dr prescribed Paxil & Xanax. I took them both right away. I hated the Xanax because it made me feel so doped up. The Paxil made me immediately ill, & after only 4 days on it I had to stop. Emotionally, however, I felt tons better after talking to all my friends & family about what happened. I am still experiencing some symptoms though that can not be explained. We thought it was just the Paxil getting out of my system, but I am not so sure. I still have occasional dizziness, or light headedness. I also feel sort of disconnected, or foggy. I also sometimes have numbness in different parts of my body, or feel as if I am having trouble swallowing. My Dr thinks all of this will pass. I wonder if it isn't some type of anxiety thing. When it happens I take slow, deep breaths , & tell myself that i am fine. Anyone else have this problem that may be able to share some insight? I am considering trying St. John's wort. After the problem I had w/ Paxil (I wsa so sick fromit I ended up in the ER) I do not want to try anything prescription again.
Thanks.
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 2:15pm
I can really relate to the physical symptoms you are experiencing. I think it may have something to do with the hormonal changes in your body after your miscarriage. I had a baby 8 months ago and when she was 6 months old I started to feel very anxious all the time. I've had anxiety in the past but never like this. Before I may have felt anxious for one or two days and then it passed but now it's been 2 months. I really think it's all the change in hormones in my body. I too sometimes feel light headed, dizzy and diconnected. When I feel like that I eat something sweet and that sometimes helps. When nothing else works, I take 1mg of Ativan. That always does the trick. Keep in mind that your body goes through a lot hormonally after a miscarriage (and an abortion or birth of a child). I'm sure ivillage must have a miscarriage board, maybe it would help you to go on there and see if others have had a similar experience. All I can say is that I've felt the same since giving birth and it's all new to me!

Keep us posted! (((HUGS)))
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 2:48pm
Thank you. I am already on the m/c support board daily. It is awesome. There aren't really any ladies w/ anxiety issues, more depression. Since I am thinking more & more that is might be anxiety, & not just hormones I thought I might check out this board too. I was also give a super strong hormone before the m/c & we also think that messed me all up. I also do the sugar/caffine thing to get me thru & it really helps. My Dr didn suggest Ativan, but I turned it down. I do not want anything that will make me sleepy. I work full time, and have a 3 year old, I am tired enough! ;)
Thanks again for your info.
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 2:55pm

Hi, Heather! Nice to have you drop in. You are NOT alone. It seems(though I am not a professional) that your dr. thought you had anxiety. The meds you mention in combination are frequently used by those in our community. Anxiety takes many forms & you have described to a tee what alot of us experience. This does come out especially after stress, medical illness, life changes(moves, death, divorce) or the birth of a child.


You are doing the right things. You saw the dr. & visited the ER & had a good check up to make sure nothing was wrong. You took meds that didn't agree with you, but there's others out there you might try, if you are inclined. The xanax does cause some ppl to feel *doped up* for a couple of weeks until your system is adjusted. There are some ppl who swear by St, John's wort. Make no mistake. Even though it's an herb, it is just like a drug & you can have side effects & there are some meds you shouldn't take with it.


You talked about your miscarriage & felt relieved. Please accept my sympathy. That was pretty rough): Have you considered seeing a counselor? It helps to talk things out & even though you feel things are fine, you need some time to grieve. There are relaxation techniques you can learn.

 

 


 



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Sun, 08-21-2005 - 3:01pm

hi heather, i too am on the m/c loss board after having my 3rd m/c 4 wks ago, and suffer from severe anxiety. i also ended up in the ER just this past Thurs. night w/severe palpitations, i think from another med i was on topped off by anxiety. They ran alot of tests and the heart checked out so it's good to know you're not having a heart attack or something much more serious. It sounds like we have alot in common. I too was on a pill a few yrs ago for the anxiety, Effexor. I went off it as I lost my libido and still really never gained it back. Now i really don't want to have to take a drug for it but i am researching alot of the different ones i see people taking on this board in case that's the direction i have to go in. I just personally can't continue going on daily trying to care for my 4 y.o. dd and trying to be a "normal" wife to dh while being so damn anxiety ridden constantly. anyways, just wanted to let you know that you're not alone and that i am in the same boat of just having had a m/c as well, which never helps anxiety either. i'm always checking up back on the board if you want to chat or you can always email me sometime too. kimsummer91@hotmail.com GL!!

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Sun, 08-21-2005 - 3:23pm
Wow it does sound like we have a lot in common. If you tell me you are from the midwest also I may fall off my chair. ;) I have always been a worrier. I once had a Dr compare me to a hyper poodle, which sounded right so I wasn't offended. I can't sit still, but I have always been that way. I always have lists & plans. I guess after the m/c it just went off the deep end. I am diong much better though. I still feel some what disconnected in social situations, but I can act normal. I really think having my DD, a great DH, and working has helped me to pll thru. The 1st attack was @ work, so to force myself to go there every day it a chore, but I do it. The dizzy spells come & go still, but pass quickly. I am trying to resume where I was before my m/c. I am planning a big BBQ at our home, a baby shower for a cousin, I want my life back.
Heather
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Sun, 08-21-2005 - 8:06pm
Hi I am sorry for your loss. You are doing a
great job of preventing your anxiety returning to work
was great!! I know how hard that is- I have had panic
attacks also. Stay in the now and keep up the good work you
are doing!! Check out the hormones they are nasty little things LOL
I hope you keep feeling better and better! Judy
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Sun, 08-21-2005 - 8:41pm
Thank you. I hope that making myself do things that cause me anxiety will make me get over it. I still get tense when going into work, but I do it, & I feel better for it. It also helps that I like my job, and my co-workers have been very supportive throughout my experience.
Thanks again.
Heather
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