Alisonj
21-10-09, 19:03
Hi all
I spent last night in the ER from 9pm-9am this morning :(
I was having bad pain from my surgery and started bleeding plus my anxiety was out of control. I was shaking and crying and such a mess. They did tests and attempted to reassure me all was well. So now I have had zero sleep and the anxiety is running the show.
My platelet level was high. The highest range is 400 and mine was 500. So that sent me into a major episode. Even though the doctor told me not to worry I was terrified. I know that it can affect clotting when its high and I just had abdominal surgery which puts me at risk for clots. So I am now terrified about having one. Like TERRIFIED. My blood pressure is raised, my pulse is high, and I am freaking out completely. The doctor said platelet counts can raise after surgery and I am praying that is all it is. The other blood work showed my hemoglobin down but that is very normal after surgery,
So because I am so anxious I am hiding out in my room in the basement in bed so my children do not see me this bad, I am twitching and tugging my hair and sweating, its an awful site. I sit here with my blood pressure monitor, thermometer and take turns taking them, Bad I know. I am just so scared. I am losing control. If things dont get better I have thought that I will call an ambulance. My poor husband was up all night with me and now is watching the kids.
All they did regarding my anxiety was tell me to relax and try and reassure me I am healing well. But I am still losing it. I would love someone, anyone who can relate to the intense fear to let me know what they do or their story even. It makes me feel less alone.
I spent last night in the ER from 9pm-9am this morning :(
I was having bad pain from my surgery and started bleeding plus my anxiety was out of control. I was shaking and crying and such a mess. They did tests and attempted to reassure me all was well. So now I have had zero sleep and the anxiety is running the show.
My platelet level was high. The highest range is 400 and mine was 500. So that sent me into a major episode. Even though the doctor told me not to worry I was terrified. I know that it can affect clotting when its high and I just had abdominal surgery which puts me at risk for clots. So I am now terrified about having one. Like TERRIFIED. My blood pressure is raised, my pulse is high, and I am freaking out completely. The doctor said platelet counts can raise after surgery and I am praying that is all it is. The other blood work showed my hemoglobin down but that is very normal after surgery,
So because I am so anxious I am hiding out in my room in the basement in bed so my children do not see me this bad, I am twitching and tugging my hair and sweating, its an awful site. I sit here with my blood pressure monitor, thermometer and take turns taking them, Bad I know. I am just so scared. I am losing control. If things dont get better I have thought that I will call an ambulance. My poor husband was up all night with me and now is watching the kids.
All they did regarding my anxiety was tell me to relax and try and reassure me I am healing well. But I am still losing it. I would love someone, anyone who can relate to the intense fear to let me know what they do or their story even. It makes me feel less alone.