glimmer2525
01-16-2015, 09:35 PM
Hello all! I haven't posted on the forums in a couple of weeks but am having a challenging time right now.
I am in the process of seeing a few different doctors, one being a cardiologist, and the next one being a naturopath. I know, I know, a lot of people will tell me to not get caught up in medical facilities, as these places can sometimes aggravate anxiety. However, I won't be at peace until I know for sure that nothing else is wrong with me other than really bad anxiety and depression.
So far, tests are turning out normal. EKG's are always normal, however yesterday I wore a holter monitor for 24 hours for the first time. I won't get the results back on that for another several days. Blood work has turned out normal, except I'm fairly certain they aren't running vitamin panels on me and I know I need to ask specifically for that, very soon.
The cardiologist said that I have a very sensitive nervous system in relation to the heart. My body (and heart) respond very easily to any stimuli. Any caffeinated drink is something I absolutely CANNOT consume. She seems to think the sensitivity is benign, and that if anything I may need to be on a medication for it for a little while. Further testing is to be done to know for sure though.
One thing I do know for sure is I have hypothyroidism, which I'm trying to manage through medication.
I also have unexplained aches in my legs sometimes. It really sucks, and sometimes really makes me feel bad (fatigue, trouble falling asleep, moody). My feet are always really cold. My last doctor thought that was all chalked up to the thyroid problem (as usual) and low Vitamin D. These aches have been going on (off and on, but mostly on) for about 2 years now, but I always thought it would just be something that would go away on its own. At first I thought it was pure exhaustion cause I had just graduated college. I know for a fact I need to get my Vitamin D levels rechecked asap and see to it that I get up to an optimum level.
Mostly I am just venting here, I'm frustrated because I'm in my twenties and feel like I'm an elderly person sometimes. My panic attacks have improved in the past few weeks but damn, I still feel like shit almost every day. And because I feel like shit every day, I get to thinking that there must be something seriously wrong with me, and the vicious cycle continues.
I want my life back.
I am in the process of seeing a few different doctors, one being a cardiologist, and the next one being a naturopath. I know, I know, a lot of people will tell me to not get caught up in medical facilities, as these places can sometimes aggravate anxiety. However, I won't be at peace until I know for sure that nothing else is wrong with me other than really bad anxiety and depression.
So far, tests are turning out normal. EKG's are always normal, however yesterday I wore a holter monitor for 24 hours for the first time. I won't get the results back on that for another several days. Blood work has turned out normal, except I'm fairly certain they aren't running vitamin panels on me and I know I need to ask specifically for that, very soon.
The cardiologist said that I have a very sensitive nervous system in relation to the heart. My body (and heart) respond very easily to any stimuli. Any caffeinated drink is something I absolutely CANNOT consume. She seems to think the sensitivity is benign, and that if anything I may need to be on a medication for it for a little while. Further testing is to be done to know for sure though.
One thing I do know for sure is I have hypothyroidism, which I'm trying to manage through medication.
I also have unexplained aches in my legs sometimes. It really sucks, and sometimes really makes me feel bad (fatigue, trouble falling asleep, moody). My feet are always really cold. My last doctor thought that was all chalked up to the thyroid problem (as usual) and low Vitamin D. These aches have been going on (off and on, but mostly on) for about 2 years now, but I always thought it would just be something that would go away on its own. At first I thought it was pure exhaustion cause I had just graduated college. I know for a fact I need to get my Vitamin D levels rechecked asap and see to it that I get up to an optimum level.
Mostly I am just venting here, I'm frustrated because I'm in my twenties and feel like I'm an elderly person sometimes. My panic attacks have improved in the past few weeks but damn, I still feel like shit almost every day. And because I feel like shit every day, I get to thinking that there must be something seriously wrong with me, and the vicious cycle continues.
I want my life back.