alcur
11-01-07, 19:23
Hi All
Found this site on the internet today, wish I'd found it a couple of months back when I was at my worst.
My story sounds really stupid compared to others in here but I'll open up anyway.
Three months ago I slipped and fell on my way out of the the office having worked late (as usual) and had to perform the mad dash between the security button and the door. Off to A & E and diagnosed with a broken shoulder and told I had High Blood Pressure and to see GP. I was apparently lucky and only had a vertical fracture but basically there was nothing could be done to fix it. Went back to work after 4 days off, shouldn't really have been driving as had poor movement, and also was sleeping really badly so went crashing to earth and ended up off work for best part of 5 weeks.
Went to the Docs for blood pressure test and was told in a serious tone 'We'll need to treat this' and I freaked out. After half a dozen blood pressure tests (over about 4 weeks) I got more and more anxious. Doc told me that I was suffering anxiety attacks, I responded saying that just wasn't me I was Mr Happy Go Lucky. After reading symptoms thought 'well maybe he's right' prescribed valium - took a couple ended up with spongey feeling in head in the mornings so threw them out.
Emergency appointment after emergency appointment at the GP's and a visit to A & E determined that blood tests were normal etc. etc.
Very understanding wife helped me through really bad days and I have gradually felt better. Had loads of stupid thoughts as far as work was concerned - went back in everyone was cool. Though my wife did have to shove me out the door that day.
Now however I'm feeling better but have developed 'palpitations' well that's what one doc called them the other said it's ectopic beats which frankly scare the pants off me. I don't know if they are the same as others but can last me for hours whereas others seem to just get them for a short time, though like everyone the doctor said it's not a problem.
It's great finding a site like this where you know you are not alone and I have been comforted reading all the stories that the rest of you have taken the time to write.
Found this site on the internet today, wish I'd found it a couple of months back when I was at my worst.
My story sounds really stupid compared to others in here but I'll open up anyway.
Three months ago I slipped and fell on my way out of the the office having worked late (as usual) and had to perform the mad dash between the security button and the door. Off to A & E and diagnosed with a broken shoulder and told I had High Blood Pressure and to see GP. I was apparently lucky and only had a vertical fracture but basically there was nothing could be done to fix it. Went back to work after 4 days off, shouldn't really have been driving as had poor movement, and also was sleeping really badly so went crashing to earth and ended up off work for best part of 5 weeks.
Went to the Docs for blood pressure test and was told in a serious tone 'We'll need to treat this' and I freaked out. After half a dozen blood pressure tests (over about 4 weeks) I got more and more anxious. Doc told me that I was suffering anxiety attacks, I responded saying that just wasn't me I was Mr Happy Go Lucky. After reading symptoms thought 'well maybe he's right' prescribed valium - took a couple ended up with spongey feeling in head in the mornings so threw them out.
Emergency appointment after emergency appointment at the GP's and a visit to A & E determined that blood tests were normal etc. etc.
Very understanding wife helped me through really bad days and I have gradually felt better. Had loads of stupid thoughts as far as work was concerned - went back in everyone was cool. Though my wife did have to shove me out the door that day.
Now however I'm feeling better but have developed 'palpitations' well that's what one doc called them the other said it's ectopic beats which frankly scare the pants off me. I don't know if they are the same as others but can last me for hours whereas others seem to just get them for a short time, though like everyone the doctor said it's not a problem.
It's great finding a site like this where you know you are not alone and I have been comforted reading all the stories that the rest of you have taken the time to write.