CharlieM
04-04-13, 19:57
Good evening everyone :hugs:
I have posted a few times, but something very odd is going on with me. In October 2012 I had what I believed was a heart attack. Was rushed to A&E, had ecgs, bloods, chest X-ray, enzyme test for heart attack, etc. all ok, so was sent home. Obviously I was relieved, but also a bit freaked out. In December I had a similar episode and was back in A&E. same tests run and again all ok.
I then did a stress ecg, which was fine. By now I was seriously worried, and for the last 4 months have become increasingly concerned about my heart. In effect, I have developed Health Anxiety.
I was prescribed Propanolol 80mg slow release as the only explanation offered by doctor and cardiologist was that I had had two panic attacks.
When I got near the end of my 56 day propanolol prescription, I went back to see my GP. He said that I could come off them safely as I had only been using them for 8 weeks. I was happy to do this. Throughout this whole period of 4 months, I have had discomfort in my left armpit, tingling sensations in my left arm and hand, and stiffness in my neck and jaw. Very rarely does the pain radiate to my chest, but when it does, I feel the butterflies building in my stomach.
Last week, I found an excellent article via this site and have definitely convinced myself I haven't got a problem with my heart. I try to embrace my anxiety and ride through any panic.
All good, or at least I thought so!!!!
It's been two weeks since I suddenly stopped the Propanalol. I expected a slight increase in my anxiety, but now I am getting new symptoms.
The only way I can try to describe them, is I suddenly feel cold deep inside. In my bones almost. As soon as I feel this, my neck and arm feels like it is burning and my head flushes. I get tight across my chest and I feel instant panic. I still apply my new found 'embrace it' technique, and after approx 1-5 mins the sensations subside.
So first question, anyone else get this?
Second, could this still be propanolol withdrawal?
Third, should I go back and demand yet more of the same tests, or should I be asking for a different type of test?
Also for info, I don't get headaches, never vomit, no loose stools and my appetite is fine.
What the hell is it????
Thanks for reading this long post :D
Charlie
---------- Post added at 19:57 ---------- Previous post was at 18:25 ----------
Also to add, I am 43 male and very rarely get these symptoms at night (I actually sleep well as long as it doesn't strike after I go to bed before I fall asleep). I also don't get them when I am really busy. And nearly always when I am sitting, rarely when I am on my feet.
I have posted a few times, but something very odd is going on with me. In October 2012 I had what I believed was a heart attack. Was rushed to A&E, had ecgs, bloods, chest X-ray, enzyme test for heart attack, etc. all ok, so was sent home. Obviously I was relieved, but also a bit freaked out. In December I had a similar episode and was back in A&E. same tests run and again all ok.
I then did a stress ecg, which was fine. By now I was seriously worried, and for the last 4 months have become increasingly concerned about my heart. In effect, I have developed Health Anxiety.
I was prescribed Propanolol 80mg slow release as the only explanation offered by doctor and cardiologist was that I had had two panic attacks.
When I got near the end of my 56 day propanolol prescription, I went back to see my GP. He said that I could come off them safely as I had only been using them for 8 weeks. I was happy to do this. Throughout this whole period of 4 months, I have had discomfort in my left armpit, tingling sensations in my left arm and hand, and stiffness in my neck and jaw. Very rarely does the pain radiate to my chest, but when it does, I feel the butterflies building in my stomach.
Last week, I found an excellent article via this site and have definitely convinced myself I haven't got a problem with my heart. I try to embrace my anxiety and ride through any panic.
All good, or at least I thought so!!!!
It's been two weeks since I suddenly stopped the Propanalol. I expected a slight increase in my anxiety, but now I am getting new symptoms.
The only way I can try to describe them, is I suddenly feel cold deep inside. In my bones almost. As soon as I feel this, my neck and arm feels like it is burning and my head flushes. I get tight across my chest and I feel instant panic. I still apply my new found 'embrace it' technique, and after approx 1-5 mins the sensations subside.
So first question, anyone else get this?
Second, could this still be propanolol withdrawal?
Third, should I go back and demand yet more of the same tests, or should I be asking for a different type of test?
Also for info, I don't get headaches, never vomit, no loose stools and my appetite is fine.
What the hell is it????
Thanks for reading this long post :D
Charlie
---------- Post added at 19:57 ---------- Previous post was at 18:25 ----------
Also to add, I am 43 male and very rarely get these symptoms at night (I actually sleep well as long as it doesn't strike after I go to bed before I fall asleep). I also don't get them when I am really busy. And nearly always when I am sitting, rarely when I am on my feet.