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Is it possible that i could have Cancer somewhere or a serious neurological problem?, I'll post every single symptoms i have.
Pins & Needles (Especially in the feet)
Fatigue.
Tingling in the lips, face, arms, legs, head.
Twitching in the lips, face, jaws, arms, legs and even in the tongue well it feels like it twitches.
Throat pain/Difficulty swallowing/Feeling like there is an obstruction in my throat/esophagus.
Eye Pain.
Chest Pain.
Feeling short of breath like i cannot breath and feeling like something is obstructing my breathing.
Knee Pain.
Pain in my hands/Hands go cold sometimes even if the house is very warm.
Stomach problems including pain, bloating.
I joined another website recently for people with Anxiety, CFS/Fibromyalgia and Neurological problems and the people on there have said my GP isn't doing enough for me and that i should have already seen/been referred to a Neurologist and a Rheumatologist.
I'm going to give my GP one last chance to make the required referrals otherwise i think i'm going to change GP Surgerys and get a different approach and outlook on things.
I have alot of those symptoms too but also lower backache..
I can't answer your question Eggy but I have a lot of those symptoms and also severe depersonalisation. My doc says its all anxiety. Good luck with the GP.
allergyphobia
21-02-11, 17:07
I have tingling in my mouth, i've never thought it could be anxiety, but thinking about it, it probably is!!
What meds do you take Eggy? if you dont mind me asking?x
Greenman50
21-02-11, 18:20
Hi Eggy
At your age mate i,d say a big NO . I,ve had most of those but have learned to ignore them , i used to googled a lot and match my symptyms to different cancers . I,ve had 2 blood tests which were fine a month apart and i,ve put weight on after loseing 1.5 stone , my Doctor says its Anxiety related so i believe her .
I,m going no further with any tests .
Hope you get peace of mind but i Honestly think your fine after all your tests .
Also mate , and don,t take this the wrong way IMHO searching another forum to match your self dianosis will make you worse , you will focus on the symptyms and they will feel 10 times worse .
I,m not critiseing you , just trying to help .
:yesyes:
Hi mel 2.can i ask what blood tests you had done? Thanks x
Greenman50
21-02-11, 18:59
Two full blood counts a month apart , both normal .
Greenman50
21-02-11, 19:12
My Doc said the white blood cell count would be wrong if anything sinister was present .
I also think after 4 1/2 months i would be ill now if anything was wrong , i try not to worry now about aches/pains and my acid stomach etc....it will go when its ready .
I,m not loseing anymore of my life sat worrying , what will be will be !
:D
Thanks for your reply,i had a full blood count done in July it was normal..in Nov i had them repeated all normal,also a inflammation blood test done,all normal..its Feb now and im still worried about the big c.x
Greenman50
21-02-11, 19:29
Thanks for your reply,i had a full blood count done in July it was normal..in Nov i had them repeated all normal,also a inflammation blood test done,all normal..its Feb now and im still worried about the big c.x
You have no need to worry then :D I still do a little thou if i was honest ..lol.., but i just distract myself .
I know i could ask for more blood tests but i,m not going to .
Its difficult i know when you still have the same symtyms but ignoreing them does seem to help .
x
if i had "IT" would it of showed in Nov..it rules my life..my back is so sore and im worried..x
Greenman50
21-02-11, 20:46
The way i see it , the blood test in November (like mine) was fine , so you are fine !
Your bad back could be thousands of things , and i know many people inc myself who get back ache , i know people with chronic back pain , the difference is they don,t suffer with HA !
What meds do you take Eggy? if you dont mind me asking?x
None now, I was on Cipralex for about 5 years and came off it and was on it recently for 6-7 months and i come off it again as it wasn't doing much.
I had loads of Blood Tests done between August and November, Probably around 7 or 8 and all were fairly normal apart from ESR being slightly high and my B12 being a bit low.
Ihad mine done Nov 9th FBC and inflammation"CRP" i think thats the one anyway my gp said "your bloods are normal,i'd be happy with bloods like that" mmm is there not a GP on this site lol
By the way,my son has MS he is 7..yip 7,was dx at 5..me? id grap MS with 2 hands as i know the everything about MS and the meds nowadays are amazing.x
The thing is eggy you can change GP's if he/she won't give you a referral but all your notes will follow you to another GP and I very much doubt many other GP's will just keep on sending you to other specialists as it all costs money and time and you have been checked many times by different specialists and nothing has been found. There is going to be a point when it is all going to stop and you going to have to face the fact this is all anxiety.
It sounds like you have had a very patient and soft GP who has sent you for all these referrals as believe me most GP's would have never kept on referring you and would have very politely or maybe not told you to go away as they can only do so much for someone and if your not wanting to listen to they advice they will be nothing they can do.
Well when a GP says i don't know what's wrong with you then i think it's wise to see a lot of specialists until all the other causes have been ruled out.
You make it sound like i have had loads of referrals, I have only seen 2 specialists and that's an ENT and a Gastroentrologist.
And like i said before i'd happily pay to see a Neurologist privately, I've been pushing for a referral for months, I've already been in contact with one who says i need to see a Neuro to rule out Neurological problem and I have this Neuro lined up to see me should my GP accept my request for a referral.
paula lynne
21-02-11, 22:35
I think maybe paying privately is the way to go then Eggy to be honest. Weve discussed before about paying for private health care insurance. do you think you might go for it now seeing as you are so dissatisfied with your Gp?
A lot of the private companies cover you straight away, for a couple of quid a week, but I think your GP has to refer you anyway, so maybe there isnt much point then.
I have been reading a lot of your post's Eggy and do believe and I am no expert on the matter,You really need to have or find a good Psychiatrist to get your Health anxiety under control.You cannot keep going the way you are,it must be sending you in a spin.Once you have councilling you will hopefully forget about your symptoms and try and LIVE.
Tamsin :)
Hi
The symptoms described are all related to overbreathing, especially the tingling and pins and needles.
What happens is you get anxious and you start to breath deeply or gasp for air. You take in lots of oxygen and you wash out the carbon dioxide in your blood stream. We are designed to have a small amount of CO2 in our blood as it is one of the triggers that makes us breath even when we are asleep. Because you have unbalanced the O2/CO2 ratios you get the tingling feelings. This condition is reversible if you breath properly, it will do no damage.
When you become anxious (because of the tingling) you unconsciously start to tense muscles and in the end get muscle aches which worry you so you tense up some more and that eventually leads to pain. Before you know it you are locked in a vicious cycle.
I expect your doctor knows this but probably didn't explain it. I recommend relaxation and exercise. I struggle with doing those myself so I do sympathize but you do not have cancer or a strange neurological condition.
I joined up with another website but you know I think it is a bit like overbreathing, you can have too much oxygen and too many websites. Stick with this one...it is very very good
Take care Thyme
macc noodle
22-02-11, 09:21
Private health care - you will not get cover for any ailments that you have already been to see the doc about for a period - this period depends on the level of cover you can afford to buy.
So, there would be no point buying it if you have been to see your doc with all your woes and worries and it is on your records - the health insurers will not cover the costs.
Also, I suffer from HA and I do understand the thought process behind all your worries Eggy but there does come a point where you have to let it go and trust the docs. otherwise there is absolutely no point whatsoever in wasting NHS time and resources.
HA is a strange bedfellow - the more attention you pay it the worse it makes you feel, the less time you give it the better you feel. Strange but true...........
Macc noodle - I agree absolutely. When something else becomes the main focus of your attention, then the HA simply becomes less important. When that happens, the symptoms start to ease off.
I've had every symptom in Eggy's list - OK, I'm aware in my case that there are a couple of fairly minor physical causes as well, as I have IBS and also some osteoarthritis following a severe injuries in a road accident years ago, but the huge majority of these can be pinned down to anxiety, particularly the odd sensations.
My Dear Eggy.
I have been looking over some of your old posts.
I noticed that your first post on here was in fact about September 2010.
I also noticed that on the 6/9/10 you posted that
"I felt fine until May 2004".
I am presuming that that was when everything 'kicked off' and therefore you have been suffering since that time?
I am no Doctor but in my opinion, do you not think that if anything was seriously wrong with you physically, then in all of the past 7 years something would of happened by now?
It would appear that your Anxiety symptoms are very real but I feel you would be better off seeking some form of Psychological analysis as to why this is happening instead of relying on various tests and drugs in order to gain some relief, which obviously doesn't seem to be working.
I feel that you read too deeply into all the analysis of your tests whatever they may be and this in turn with the cocktail of medicinal 'antidotes' that you administer frequently would be enough to spin anyones head into a web of confusion and worry!
I would strongly advise (as a person with over 40 years of Anxiety suffering) that you start to listen to the professionals and STOP paying too much attention to you mind!
Take care my friend.
Horse.
Believe me your wasting your money as if your GP won't refer you then obviously you don't need to see one. Also when you see a neurologist he/she probably won't tell you anything more than your GP will as it is unlikely you will be sent for any expensive tests just because your paying for them.
Maybe your GP saying he doesn't know what is wrong with you doesn't mean that there is something seriously wrong with you it means there is nothing wrong with you and yes he might have sent you two specialists who have also found nothing so you need to wake up and listen to everyone telling you there is nothing wrong with you.
Also having B12 injections is not an illness nor is having a high ESR level in your bloods so stop making out it is all pointing to you have an illness.
Sounds to me you want someone to find something wrong and don't go all coy and say no i don't want to be phyically ill as your posts I have constantly read and people including a doctor giving you help and advice all of which you have dismissed and also all the NHS help you have had your ignoring the lot of it..there is only one diagnosis for you and that is HYPOCONDRIAC
Believe me your wasting your money as if your GP won't refer you then obviously you don't need to see one. Also when you see a neurologist he/she probably won't tell you anything more than your GP will as it is unlikely you will be sent for any expensive tests just because your paying for them.
Maybe your GP saying he doesn't know what is wrong with you doesn't mean that there is something seriously wrong with you it means there is nothing wrong with you and yes he might have sent you two specialists who have also found nothing so you need to wake up and listen to everyone telling you there is nothing wrong with you.
Also having B12 injections is not an illness nor is having a high ESR level in your bloods so stop making out it is all pointing to you have an illness.
Sounds to me you want someone to find something wrong and don't go all coy and say no i don't want to be phyically ill as your posts I have constantly read and people including a doctor giving you help and advice all of which you have dismissed and also all the NHS help you have had your ignoring the lot of it..there is only one diagnosis for you and that is HYPOCONDRIAC
You can get lost! You're post is full of crap sorry but it is!
As for 2 specialists finding nothing wrong again! The Gastroentrologist thinks i have Crohn's Disease for starters.
I am asthmatic, B12 Deficient and my GP has been debating for a while if i might have CFS and or Sleep Apnea and is considering referring me to have a sleep study done.
I have to agree with Horse here.
I have had throat probs for 3 years now and i accept them as anxiety as i have seen tons of docs, after 3 years surely something would have shown up, when i accept them as anx i don't notice them, that is what i learned.
I have to ask you Eggy, if you have all what you say that you have been diagnosed with then surely you have your answer??
nomorepanic
22-02-11, 23:47
Eggy - I did ask this on another post of yours but you didn't reply.
I asked what you were "on the sick for" so you couldn't work?
I have to agree with Horse here.
I have had throat probs for 3 years now and i accept them as anxiety as i have seen tons of docs, after 3 years surely something would have shown up, when i accept them as anx i don't notice them, that is what i learned.
I have to ask you Eggy, if you have all what you say that you have been diagnosed with then surely you have your answer??
No for the following reasons:-
1.I haven't had throat problems for 3 years, I have had throat problems since September'2010, I saw an ENT Specialist in December'2010 and had a Nasoendoscopy and he said my throat was just inflamed and that he would give me some Lansoprazole.
2 months down the line the throat pain has got worse, I am still having swallowing difficulties and trouble swallowing normally when i am not eating.
2.My chest pain is getting more persistent and is hurting most of the day and when i eat it hurts even more and sometimes it feels like food is getting stuck in the throat/chest area.
3.My breathing has got worse in the past few months and it isn't due to my Asthma as inhalers don't help it so there must be another cause for that, Whether it's a lung/heart/neurological problem i don't know.
4.Over the past month i have much more tingling and twitching, Very annoying twitching in my eyes which is getting more persistent, lip twitching, tongue tingling, face, arm and leg tingling and in other places.
5.I am getting a lot more pain in my neck, back, inside of my elbows and my knees and i am starting to feel stiff.
6.I am feeling more tired even though i am trying to be more active and trying to do more walking and exercising.
7.Over the past 3 weeks i have had severe pain in my left eye which isn't going away along with headaches.
Eggy - I did ask this on another post of yours but you didn't reply.
I asked what you were "on the sick for" so you couldn't work?
I'm not on the sick at the moment but if things get worse i will consider it.
I think that remark was uncalled for Eggy!
Ellej, including all of us are trying to do our best to guide you in the right direction and it is proving very hard work but we continue to answer your calls for help!
Considering that you have totalled some 780 plus posts since joining last September, doesn't that say something to you?
Many times fellow sufferers (myself included) have posted replies to your cries for help and they have fallen on deaf ears or been totally ingnored but we continue to try and ease your worry.
I feel that comments like "You can get lost, your post is full of crap" is insulting and demeaning to someone who is trying to help you.
You're not doing yourself any favours by posting those remarks Eggy and therefore people will surely think twice now about any future help.
I know your suffering Anxiety and that it gets to you. I've suffered for 40 bloody years and felt like crap most of those. There have been times when I felt like ending it all, but I carried on. I've been in more pain than most people ever know, but I have never insulted anyone who tries to help me with their caring and compassion and never will. If it wasn't for this site and the wonderful people who contribute and maintain it, we would be in deeper shit than we are right now!!
I believe an apology to Ellej is in order and I hope this post does not fall on deaf ears this time!
Horse.
I'm not apologising, Especially after the what she posted and with that kind of tone and calling me a Hypochondriac sorry but she was out of order and i'm not the kind of person to back down.
I didn't see that as a post that was "trying to help me", It's not very often i flip but that post really annoyed me.
nomorepanic
22-02-11, 23:55
I'm not on the sick at the moment but if things get worse i will consider it.
You won't get it Eggy - I have tried trust me lol
You won't get it Eggy - I have tried trust me lol
It depends what happens in the future and if i ever tried i would keep appealing and take it to a tribunal.
Also i could get it if i wanted to, I know someone who gets it for his bad Asthma and mine is just as bad as his.
Eggy,
Regardless of whether this offends or not and i hope it doesn't, but i do have to say this site was set up by Nicola for Anxiety and Panic, and you have just reeled off a GP and hospital list off, we are not trained or equipped to diagnose such problems here, and i for one certainly won't do so, and nor would i want other members diagnosing such problems.
If you are anxious about such procedures then we can support you but we will most definately NOT diagnose.
Also may i add that ellej asked for her account to be closed so no need for the comment you made.
If your Gp and consultants and whoever it is cannot diagnose you then we cannot help at all.
diane.
If the Lansoprazole isnt working .You need to ask for a different med .There are lots of different ones .MyHubby takes Omeprazole and they are really good .He has a Hiatus hernia which causes acute acid reflux .He tried several different meds before he found one that worked . t/c Sue
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:01
No for the following reasons:-
1.I haven't had throat problems for 3 years, I have had throat problems since September'2010, I saw an ENT Specialist in December'2010 and had a Nasoendoscopy and he said my throat was just inflamed and that he would give me some Lansoprazole.
I have had swallowing and throat problems for about 7 or 8 years now!
2 months down the line the throat pain has got worse, I am still having swallowing difficulties and trouble swallowing normally when i am not eating.
yep mine is ok when I am doing nothing. Eating is ok though.
2.My chest pain is getting more persistent and is hurting most of the day and when i eat it hurts even more and sometimes it feels like food is getting stuck in the throat/chest area.
I had terrible chest pains last night cos I was totally stressed out on here.
It is also indigestion related.
3.My breathing has got worse in the past few months and it isn't due to my Asthma as inhalers don't help it so there must be another cause for that, Whether it's a lung/heart/neurological problem i don't know.
I have asthma and get breathing problems cos I shallow breathe and not correctly so I feel like I can't get any air in.
4.Over the past month i have much more tingling and twitching, Very annoying twitching in my eyes which is getting more persistent, lip twitching, tongue tingling, face, arm and leg tingling and in other places.
- read my story and i describe my eyes twitching.
5.I am getting a lot more pain in my neck, back, inside of my elbows and my knees and i am starting to feel stiff.
That is your posture
6.I am feeling more tired even though i am trying to be more active and trying to do more walking and exercising.
yes cos you are not doing much all day
I've never asked for a diagnosis, I don't know why you mentioned that as i wouldn't expect a diagnosis online from people who are not doctors, Opinions yes but not a diagnosis.
I've never had a problem with any comments on here but that one from ElleJ was way out of line.
Point of order Eggy.
Im not asking you to back down just apologies for your comment.
As far as being a Hypochondriac is concerned, be honest, there is an element of truth in the matter. This is a Anxiety site and therefore the majority of us who post in the HA section are bloody Hypos anyway.
I still think it would be a gentlemanly thing to do!
Never speak ill of people because one day that person may just save your life!
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:03
It depends what happens in the future and if i ever tried i would keep appealing and take it to a tribunal.
Also i could get it if i wanted to, I know someone who gets it for his bad Asthma and mine is just as bad as his.
You are now annoying me :mad:
If the Lansoprazole isnt working .You need to ask for a different med .There are lots of different ones .MyHubby takes Omeprazole and they are really good .He has a Hiatus hernia which causes acute acid reflux .He tried several different meds before he found one that worked . t/c Sue
I don't know if this is Acid or not but i am getting chest pain a lot during the day and when i eat it makes it worse and it feels like food is getting stuck in my chest, I don't know if it's due to acid or an esophagus problem? But i will ask to go on Omeprazole and try that.
You are now annoying me :mad:
Why? Because i might go on the sick in future or because i could go on it for bad Asthma? I can't even walk up stairs without getting very breathless and wheezy.
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:06
I keep asking what you want from us and you say opinions and we give them and then you throw it back in our face so you don't want opinions really.
I will shut up now cos I have other things to do on here.
Read my reply about all your symptoms anyway
ladybird64
23-02-11, 00:07
How many hospital admissions have you had for your asthma..what medications are you taking for it?
I would be careful about self-diagnosis of what is "bad" asthma Eggy.
This is not NHS direct!!!
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:08
Why? Because i might go on the sick in future or because i could go on it for bad Asthma? I can't even walk up stairs without getting very breathless and wheezy.
I thought you were exercising? How can you do that if you can't walk up stairs?
If you are this bad then your asthma is not managed correctly. Mine is treated with 2 inhalers. There is no reason you cannot lead a normal life with asthma
How many hospital admissions have you had for your asthma..what medications are you taking for it?
I would be careful about self-diagnosis of what is "bad" asthma Eggy.
Plenty, I've had over 35 admissions in my life and almost died 3 times due to severe asthma attacks one time in particular and i had to have a Nebulizer recently and they considered sending me to hospital.
Im not telling you what to do but I have to agree with Horse .If you suffer with HA ,as you do Eggy .Hyperchondriac is only another name for that .Whats in a name ? Im sure if you have acid reflux or bad acid /Indigestion THE OMEPRAZOLE WILL DO THE TRICK .. sue
I thought you were exercising? How can you do that if you can't walk up stairs?
If you are this bad then your asthma is not managed correctly. Mine is treated with 2 inhalers. There is no reason you cannot lead a normal life with asthma
I am trying to exercise but i get very out of breath very quickly, If i get on my exercise bike i get very breathless within 2-3 minutes and i am on 2 inhalers as well and take them as directed by my GP and Asthma Nurse.
ladybird64
23-02-11, 00:15
The that makes two of us Eggy..I have been on life-support for mine 3 times and have been on corticosteroids for more than twenty years.
Probably more than 2 hundred admissions throught my 47 years.
It still does not mean that you cannot live a relatively normal life as regards your asthma, I'm sure you would be under the care of the chest clinic at your local hospital.
I would be extremely surprised at anyone recieving long term sick benefit for asthma unless there are other complications.
Just out of interest Eggy.
May I ask what your weight is?
Just out of interest Eggy.
May I ask what your weight is?
14 stone 7, Only slightly overweight as i am 5'9".
ladybird64
23-02-11, 00:17
Another couple points to consider is your weight (Horse beat me to it!), lack of activity (you have not been particularly active until very recently?) and your recent chest infection.
There are many combnations of factors that can cause asthma problems but the vast majority are completely treatable.
Another couple points to consider is your weight (Horse beat me to it!), lack of activity (you have not been particularly active until very recently?) and your recent chest infection.
There are many combnations of factors that can cause asthma problems but the vast majority are completely treatable.
I don't know why they said i had a chest infection recently because i've had them enough times in my life to know what they are like and this time i had chest pains only, No cough or anything else and the anti-biotics did nothing but i knew it wasn't down to that.
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:23
Eggy - it looks like we are all ganging up on you and that is not the intention but you are infuriating sometimes.:winks:
You seem to keep coming out with things that you have never mentioned before (like this really bad asthma) and you make it very hard to help you!
You say you don't work and are not on benefits - how on earth do you survive on no money and paying bills etc?
Why not print off the list of our problems and take it to the doctor and say you want an explanation for each of them
Eggy - it looks like we are all ganging up on you and that is not the intention but you are infuriating sometimes.:winks:
You seem to keep coming out with things that you have never mentioned before (like this really bad asthma) and you make it very hard to help you!
You say you don't work and are not on benefits - how on earth do you survive on no money and paying bills etc?
Why not print off the list of our problems and take it to the doctor and say you want an explanation for each of them
I am on benefits but not sick benefits.
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:31
I thought you only got benefits if you were either a) unable to work due to illness or b) like me out of work through no fault of your own and then it is only £65 a week
I thought you only got benefits if you were either a) unable to work due to illness or b) like me out of work through no fault of your own and then it is only £65 a week
That's what i get £65 a week.
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:37
but that is called job seekers allowance and you have to sign on every 2 weeks and you have to be looking for work. After 11 weeks you get seriously hassled apparently and they stop it after 6 months. You must have used that up by now?
but that is called job seekers allowance and you have to sign on every 2 weeks and you have to be looking for work. After 11 weeks you get seriously hassled apparently and they stop it after 6 months. You must have used that up by now?
They don't stop it after 6 months i have been on it for 18 months.
Blimey, this is worse than 'Eastenders'
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:44
So you go and sign on every 2 weeks and prove you are looking for work?
nomorepanic
23-02-11, 00:44
Blimey, this is worse than 'Eastenders'
Rickkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy yy
oh she is in prison :roflmao:
:shrug: just wondering how you spoke about paying for private consultations if you are only on such a low income and have the internet. My money would never stretch that far lol.
paula lynne
23-02-11, 01:16
I have asthma too, since I was very young. You take the ventolins to treat it obviously, and even a nebuliser (I have too when a chest infection makes my asthma bad), but I need to tell you Eggy, you will 100% never get sick pay for asthma, unless you are functioning on only 1 lung, or both your lungs are compromised due to a serious underlying disease like Emphysemia or Pluerisy. Which you dont have.
You wont get it mate, so dont rely on your asthma to get benefits, it wont happen sorry.
I have asthma too, since I was very young. You take the ventolins to treat it obviously, and even a nebuliser (I have too when a chest infection makes my asthma bad), but I need to tell you Eggy, you will 100% never get sick pay for asthma, unless you are functioning on only 1 lung, or both your lungs are compromised due to a serious underlying disease like Emphysemia or Pluerisy. Which you dont have.
You wont get it mate, so dont rely on your asthma to get benefits, it wont happen sorry.
I know someone who is on the sick for Asthma alone and no other health conditions, He has been on it for years and his doctor has helped him with his claim.
paula lynne
23-02-11, 01:36
Okey dokey Eggy
But your asthma isnt really a problem every day is it? Youve only mentioned it a handful of times, if it was that bad, you would be posting all the time, and pushing your GP to send you for all kinds of respiratory tests etc?
Its horrible when you cant breathe, I sympathise, but you are quite well controlled, and there is no point comparing yourself to your mate, and relying on getting benefit because he does.
If the government paid out sickness benefit for everyone in the UK with asthma, half the country would be entitled to it and no bugger would bother working.
Maybe you mate has other health issues that effect his asthma, and you just dont know about them maybe :shrug:
Entirely agree with Paula Lynne here. It is getting more and more difficult to claim benefits and the government are going to be chucking as many people as possible OFF benefits rather than giving them out. I'm afraid a lot of the people who are currently thinking "oh well, I can always get sickness benefits" (unless they have really severe/long term problems that are backed up with plenty of medical evidence) are going to have to wake up and smell the coffee.
Sorry if this sounds harsh, but it's true - we are now living in a society where the government want to reduce the size of the state as much as possible, and that includes people who are getting support off the state. If anything, it will get better, not worse, and I'm sorry if this bothers anyone reading this, but we all have to get real about it.
allergyphobia
23-02-11, 11:32
Hi eggy. how are you feeling today?
it is well known that badly controlled severe acid reflux can have an affect on you in terms of shortness of breath and chest pains. you need to go to the docs and explain this. especially as it is exacerbated by exercising and eating - these are both strong indicators from what i have read online to do with GERD and acid reflux problems.
Acid can cause severe throat pain. How is your diet? GERD Symptoms:
Pain in the chest
This pain usually starts behind the breastbone (the sternum), and may travel up to the throat. It usually occurs shortly after eating, and can last from a few minutes to several hours. It is important to remember that sometimes the pain of a heart attack can be confused with the burning pain of GERD, and it is always important to seek medical attention if there is any doubt as to the origin of this chest pain.
Hoarseness in the morning
Irritation caused by refluxed stomach acid into the throat can lead to hoarseness.
Difficulty swallowing
Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia (http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Swallowing-difficulty.htm)) occurs when food does not pass normally from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach. There may be a sensation of food sticking in the throat, chest pressure or "burning" after eating, or a feeling of choking. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of various conditions, including erosive esophagitis (http://heartburn.about.com/od/complicationsofheartburn/a/erodesophagitis.htm) and esophageal cancer (http://heartburn.about.com/od/acidrefluxcomplications/qt/ecancersymptoms.htm), and should always be evaluated by a physician. May feel like food is stuck in the throat
There may be a sensation of food sticking in the throat, chest pressure or "burning" after eating, or a feeling of choking. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of various conditions, including erosive esophagitis (http://heartburn.about.com/od/complicationsofheartburn/a/erodesophagitis.htm), and should always be evaluated by a physician.
paula lynne
23-02-11, 11:35
Excellent informative post Ambers :D
ladybird64
23-02-11, 15:18
Hoarseness in the morning
Irritation caused by refluxed stomach acid into the throat can lead to hoarseness.
Difficulty swallowing
Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia (http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Swallowing-difficulty.htm)) occurs when food does not pass normally from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach. There may be a sensation of food sticking in the throat, chest pressure or "burning" after eating, or a feeling of choking. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of various conditions, including erosive esophagitis (http://heartburn.about.com/od/complicationsofheartburn/a/erodesophagitis.htm) and esophageal cancer (http://heartburn.about.com/od/acidrefluxcomplications/qt/ecancersymptoms.htm), and should always be evaluated by a physician. May feel like food is stuck in the throat
There may be a sensation of food sticking in the throat, chest pressure or "burning" after eating, or a feeling of choking. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of various conditions, including erosive esophagitis (http://heartburn.about.com/od/complicationsofheartburn/a/erodesophagitis.htm), and should always be evaluated by a physician.
Hi Amber
It is indeed a useful post but the problem is that Eggy (as I'm sure he will verify) has recently been seen by an ENT specialist and been examined.
Doc prescribed Lansoprazole but Eggy feels he is worse than when he started and wants a second opinion.
Not quite sure what to add to that really :shrug:
allergyphobia
23-02-11, 15:26
I guess what I was trying to say that the symptoms he is getting are probably caused by reflux, and just to say he is on meds doesn't mean they still aren't to do with that. the meds he is on are clearly not working and I don't understand why he isn't going to get them changed. Sue has already mentioned her partner had to switch a few times before finding the right one. Eggy is convinced of something serious so was trying to re-iterate these symptoms correlate to progressive acid reflux...his symptoms have worsened.
A second opinion seems like a very good idea.. in that case I will say we are here to support you Eggy but we can't offer any more ideas :shrug:
I know how frustrating having an undiagnosed condition can be. I have suffered from breathlessnness and chronic cough for over a year and the specialists still do not know what is wrong with me.
ladybird64
23-02-11, 15:33
It wasn't a criticism hun, I meant to include something about changing the meds but my brain isn't working too well at the moment and I forgot to add it.
I think I need to crawl back into my cave and wait for the brain cells to get up to speed!
allergyphobia
23-02-11, 15:42
Oh gosh no of course it wasn't lady, as if i would be jumping on you i'm supporting you all the way with all these um...certain people about at the moment!
:hugs:Bless you. try to get some rest... or shall we go for a spritzer?? xx
I phoned the hospital's ENT department today who said that i am due to see them again and they gave me an appointment for next thursday.
allergyphobia
23-02-11, 15:51
Excellent news Eggy! :yesyes: Why are you called "Eggy" by the way!?
Next task for me is to get a Neuro referral, I've already agreed it with the Neuro just need the doctor to accept my request.
allergyphobia
23-02-11, 16:16
As once written by mel2 - note to self: must remember not to write in invisible ink
As once written by mel2 - note to self: must remember not to write in invisible ink
I didn't know what to say to you're post, Egg is just a name i made up :D
Hi eggy. how are you feeling today?
it is well known that badly controlled severe acid reflux can have an affect on you in terms of shortness of breath and chest pains. you need to go to the docs and explain this. especially as it is exacerbated by exercising and eating - these are both strong indicators from what i have read online to do with GERD and acid reflux problems.
Acid can cause severe throat pain. How is your diet? GERD Symptoms:
Pain in the chest
This pain usually starts behind the breastbone (the sternum), and may travel up to the throat. It usually occurs shortly after eating, and can last from a few minutes to several hours. It is important to remember that sometimes the pain of a heart attack can be confused with the burning pain of GERD, and it is always important to seek medical attention if there is any doubt as to the origin of this chest pain.
Hoarseness in the morning
Irritation caused by refluxed stomach acid into the throat can lead to hoarseness.
Difficulty swallowing
Trouble with swallowing (dysphagia (http://adam.about.com/encyclopedia/Swallowing-difficulty.htm)) occurs when food does not pass normally from the mouth through the esophagus to the stomach. There may be a sensation of food sticking in the throat, chest pressure or "burning" after eating, or a feeling of choking. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of various conditions, including erosive esophagitis (http://heartburn.about.com/od/complicationsofheartburn/a/erodesophagitis.htm) and esophageal cancer (http://heartburn.about.com/od/acidrefluxcomplications/qt/ecancersymptoms.htm), and should always be evaluated by a physician. May feel like food is stuck in the throat
There may be a sensation of food sticking in the throat, chest pressure or "burning" after eating, or a feeling of choking. Difficulty swallowing could be a sign of various conditions, including erosive esophagitis (http://heartburn.about.com/od/complicationsofheartburn/a/erodesophagitis.htm), and should always be evaluated by a physician.
Good post but you shouldn't mention esophageal cancer.
Also difficulty swallowing can be caused by other problems such as Neurological problems for example, There are quite a few causes but GERD is obviously one of them.
My diet is very good now since the beginning of the year i have cut down on sugar and cut off caffeine and i eat healthier foods now and eat more fibre and wholegrain.
allergyphobia
23-02-11, 17:51
:doh: Oh **** I didn't read the cancer bit. :weep:
I need to ask about frequent yawning and sighing, does anone get it? also i am getting much more tingling in my face.
paula lynne
23-02-11, 19:53
Yes, I get frequent yawning and sighing, its lack of fresh air, and probably boredom.
Ive had ( and at least 40 people I know on NMP) frequent tingling in the face, also lips, chin, tongue etc. Common with anxiety. :)
My sighing and yawning happens over and over again every 5 minutes sometimes and that worries me because it makes me think there is something wrong with my lungs or heart as i'm sure frequent yawning is because the brain is not getting enough oxygen.
My sighing and yawning happens over and over again every 5 minutes sometimes and that worries me because it makes me think there is something wrong with my lungs or heart as i'm sure frequent yawning is because the brain is not getting enough oxygen.
Eggy
I was given a panic and anxiety booklet from my gp who's actually trained in anxiety and panic disorders and in this booklet it has a whole bunch of anxiety symptoms frequent yawning and sighing was listed it also has explanations to the symptoms and the reason us anxiety sufferers frequently yawn and sigh is because we are always trying to catch are breath or making sure we can take big deep breaths. So yeah another anxiety symptom for you x
Eggy
I was given a panic and anxiety booklet from my gp who's actually trained in anxiety and panic disorders and in this booklet it has a whole bunch of anxiety symptoms frequent yawning and sighing was listed it also has explanations to the symptoms and the reason us anxiety sufferers frequently yawn and sigh is because we are always trying to catch are breath or making sure we can take big deep breaths. So yeah another anxiety symptom for you x
Thanks for the info Sammy.
It would be interesting to see how many people on here get frequent or excessive yawning and sighing.
I'm suffering from it now.
My headache and left eye pain is very bad, Who would be the best person to go to about this? My GP or an optician?
Even painkillers aren't helping it.
When my anxiety was at its peak Eggy I was sighing all the time .I noticed it more at night .Now I only sigh when Im on here lol . I used to yawn a lot too .But that was because the Anxiety and panic made me feel exhausted ..Sue x
I think my Tonsils could be responsible for some of my problems, Especially feeling short of breath all the time, They look big enough to be maybe restricting the airway slightly.
They could also be responsible for the throat pain.
I have had Tonsillitis 2 times already this year, 6 times last year and 4 times the year before that, Not to mention that i get those awful smelling tonsil stones in my tonsils on a regular basis.
When i see the ENT next week i will be asking to have them removed.
Having big tonsils doesnt cause resricted breathing Eggy .I doubt very much if they will take your tonsils out either .They dont do this as much as they used to ,and wont do it just because you ask them to . Sue x
Having big tonsils doesnt cause resricted breathing Eggy .I doubt very much if they will take your tonsils out either .They dont do this as much as they used to ,and wont do it just because you ask them to . Sue x
Having big tonsils can cause Sleep Apnea:-
Other risk factors for obstructive sleep apnea include certain physical attributes, such as having a thick neck, deviated septum, receding chin, or enlarged tonsils or adenoids. Allergies or other medical conditions that cause to nasal congestion and blockage can also contribute to sleep apnea.
Source:- http://www.helpguide.org/life/sleep_apnea.htm
My reasons for wanting them out are:-
1.Frequent Tonsillitis
2.Possibly causing me to have Sleep Apnea (I am a very loud snorer and my Dentist has already mentioned on 2 occasions that my tonsils could be causing me to stop breathing at night, Living alone it's hard to tell but i intend to record myself over the weekend to find out.
3.Foul smelling Tonsil Stones in my tonsils, I have to get them out every couple of days.
4.Throat pain that hasn't responded to Acid Medication and might be because it's my tonsils themselves causing my problems.
Hi Eggy,
Ive posted this before i have awful tonsils, ive had tonsillitis a few more times than you and they are willing to take mine out so make sure you ask your ENT. If they are causing a problem they will take them out.
Another thing even when mine arnt infected as such they are just large an red they do make it extremely difficult to swallow. I constantly have a sore throat too!!
xx
Greenman50
24-02-11, 22:09
I know someone who had a sore throat for 4 years , with a white puss comeing out of the tonsil area when he pressed them . He went the docs etc etc ended up at the ENT and he was going to have his tonsils removed as the ent said it was food getting stuck in them (this was some 20 odd years ago ) The guy disagreed with the diagnosis and said it wasn,t food causeing the sore throat and it was infection but anti biotics never worked . To cut a long story short he cancelled the op two days before he was due in and suffered on and off for the next few years but it did eventually clear up ......by gargling three times a day with salt water for a few months , not much help to you eggy info wise but there you go.
Hi Eggy,
Ive posted this before i have awful tonsils, ive had tonsillitis a few more times than you and they are willing to take mine out so make sure you ask your ENT. If they are causing a problem they will take them out.
Another thing even when mine arnt infected as such they are just large an red they do make it extremely difficult to swallow. I constantly have a sore throat too!!
xx
Sounds familiar and i will be asking the ENT to take them out as i believe they are causing me problems and affecting my quality of life.
When Tonsils get swollen and don't go back down they start causing problems and they are rendered useless and the best thing is to have them taken out.
I think it could be causing my throat pain and swallowing problems and possibly other problems too.
Mine are the same as your's not infected but very red and big, Are you going to have your's taken out?
I know someone who had a sore throat for 4 years , with a white puss comeing out of the tonsil area when he pressed them . He went the docs etc etc ended up at the ENT and he was going to have his tonsils removed as the ent said it was food getting stuck in them (this was some 20 odd years ago ) The guy disagreed with the diagnosis and said it wasn,t food causeing the sore throat and it was infection but anti biotics never worked . To cut a long story short he cancelled the op two days before he was due in and suffered on and off for the next few years but it did eventually clear up ......by gargling three times a day with salt water for a few months , not much help to you eggy info wise but there you go.
Thanks for that, Mine never respond to Penicillin or Amoxicillin and i have had problems with them for 4 years now and the Tonsillitis is getting more frequent every year.
Make sure you do eggy, I also have terrible ear problems and dizzyness caused by the constant infection on my tonsils. Ive also had horrible sinusitis its all related the infected tonsils cause fluid to build up in the middle ear and the sinuses!
I cant wait to have my tonsils out will be the best thing i ever do!
xx
I will i was meant to have mentioned it last time but didn't but this time i will tell them straight that i want them taken out, I would love to have mine out, The pain from the operation would be worth it.
I was so ill most of last year and most of it was caused by bloody tonsillitis my gp and ent both say mine need to come out, my only issue is when, with 2 little ones i cant just up and have an operation :D i will have them out sometime this year tho definately!
xx
Greenman50
24-02-11, 22:28
Good luck with it mate , you know your own body and whats right for you hope you get it sorted :yesyes:
One thing that did help my chronic sore throat (before the acid meds works) was diflam spray from the chemist , its about a fiver and it numbs the back of the throat for awhile and gives you some relief , also cleans it aswell from bacteria , it was the best thing i used . I,m still not sure to this day if my chronic sore throat was viral or acid reflux as different Docs had different opinions :shrug:
I,d not been the Doctors for 10 years or more and now have been 6-7 times in 4 months !
I was told by someone that if my tonsils were causing me to have Sleep Apnea then mine would be taken out very quickly.
Greenman50
24-02-11, 22:33
Make sure you do eggy, I also have terrible ear problems and dizzyness caused by the constant infection on my tonsils. Ive also had horrible sinusitis its all related the infected tonsils cause fluid to build up in the middle ear and the sinuses!
I cant wait to have my tonsils out will be the best thing i ever do!
xx
About 4 times a year i get (horizontal vertigo) where you lie down and the room spins , or rather your head does , i,ve had it for over ten years it lasts a week or so and then goes , its never worried me as the doc said it was this years ago , but its funny it re occurs
These tonsils playing up are the last thing i need.
I've already got Asthma, Pernicious anemia and possible Crohn's and suspected Sleep Apnea as well as bloody swallowing problems and shortness of breath, I'll probably end up getting MND next or being diagnosed with that.
nomorepanic
24-02-11, 22:46
It could be worse - you could have heart failure as well :wacko:
I was told by someone that if my tonsils were causing me to have Sleep Apnea then mine would be taken out very quickly.
Whos going to diagnose the sleep Apnea ,will you go into hospital or a sleep clinic ? Operations cost the NHS A LOT OF MONEY and only emergency situations will warrant one .There will be a long waiting list I would think .Sleep apnea can cause breathing probs ,but you have only been told you might have it .It doesnt mean you have . Nic has huge tonsils and it doesnt cause her breathing problems . The diflam spray sound s good that Mel recommended give it a try until you get seen and sorted out .My brother had to have his tonsils out ,but he was getting Tonsillitis every couple of months at the time ,and that was ages ago .Money wasnt such a problem then .It all boils down to that in the end .When is your appointment ? sue
It could be worse - you could have heart failure as well :wacko:
I don't wish that on anyone must be terrible.
Whos going to diagnose the sleep Apnea ,will you go into hospital or a sleep clinic ? Operations cost the NHS A LOT OF MONEY and only emergency situations will warrant one .There will be a long waiting list I would think .Sleep apnea can cause breathing probs ,but you have only been told you might have it .It doesnt mean you have . Nic has huge tonsils and it doesnt cause her breathing problems . The diflam spray sound s good that Mel recommended give it a try until you get seen and sorted out .My brother had to have his tonsils out ,but he was getting Tonsillitis every couple of months at the time ,and that was ages ago .Money wasnt such a problem then .It all boils down to that in the end .When is your appointment ? sue
My GP gave me a questionnaire to fill in regarding how tired and sleepy i feel in the day and some other questions, They are considering sending me to a sleep centre they want to know if i stop breathing in my sleep which obviously i cannot answer as i live alone.
Also my GP said that with me being a loud snorer there is a good chance i could have Sleep Apnea.
I have had Tonsillitis 2 times within 6 weeks already this year, That's not normal, My appointment with the ENT is next Friday.
nomorepanic
24-02-11, 23:04
I was told I had sleep apnea when I was in hospital but I have never really followed up on it to be honest.
I have had enough of sleeping in hospital beds to spend another night in a sleep clinic in one lol.
Sue had a look at my tonsils the other day and said they were bigger than yours in the pic you posted lol.
They won't remove my tonsils even though they are huge cos the risk of the anaesthetic far outweighs the benefit of having them out.
nomorepanic
24-02-11, 23:06
Just one observation Eggy - I thought you hated your doctor and wouldn't see him anymore cos he was crap.
He seems to be doing quite a lot for you in my opinion if he is now referring you to a sleep clinic
paula lynne
24-02-11, 23:07
My ex-husband had sleep apnoea, he lost 3 stone, and it completely disappeared.:)
I still divorced him though hahaha
I was told I had sleep apnea when I was in hospital but I have never really followed up on it to be honest.
I have had enough of sleeping in hospital beds to spend another night in a sleep clinic in one lol.
Sue had a look at my tonsils the other day and said they were bigger than yours in the pic you posted lol.
They won't remove my tonsils even though they are huge cos the risk of the anaesthetic far outweighs the benefit of having them out.
You know that Sleep Apnea can cause Heart Failure? It can go undiagnosed for years apparently.
nomorepanic
24-02-11, 23:08
Thought you were seeing the ENT on Thursday?
My ex-husband had sleep apnoea, he lost 3 stone, and it completely disappeared.:)
Depends on the cause, It can be caused by:-
-Being overweight (Seeming as i am only 14 stone 8 i don't see it being that as i am only slightly overweight.
-Enlarged Tonsils.
-Smoking
-Family History
-Receding Chin.
Thought you were seeing the ENT on Thursday?
Thought it was Thursday but it's not it's Friday 4th March at 11am.
nomorepanic
24-02-11, 23:16
Well the ENT specialist will advise what to do
Im in A & E at the moment, its only the 2nd time have come here, I rang out of hours this morning and they advised me to come here because of my chest discomfort nd feeling short of breath, my oxygen level is 97%, Had an ECG, Chest X-Ray and a Blood Test done just waiting for the results, im Posting on my phone.
Have they said what might be wrong eggy?
Have they said what might be wrong eggy?
All the results came back ok so I've just left, they dont know the cause so it's probably Costochrondritis.
paula lynne
25-02-11, 11:27
Well your 02 sats are fine at 97% Eggy. Let us know about the results of all the other tests.
What happened that you have gone to hospital?
All the best
Hope you are ok Eggy x
I'm not too bad thanks.
Well your 02 sats are fine at 97% Eggy. Let us know about the results of all the other tests.
What happened that you have gone to hospital?
All the best
I was having more discomfort early this morning so i rang my GP's out of hours and spoke to someone who recommended i go to A&E so i got the bus to the Hospital.
Discomfort in your chest? You will always be advised to go to a&e if you are experiencing chest pain they take it very seriously. Hope you are ok x
Eggy
You know if you were busy and working, be it paid or voluntary, or had an interest that kept you occupied,then I am sure a lot of how you feel, would disappear. I don't mean this nastily, but I just feel, that maybe you have too much time on your hands to dwell on every ache and pain that you get?
So what did they say was wrong? Or did they just put it down to an anxiety attack? Xx
paula lynne
25-02-11, 14:11
What did they say then Eggs? You must have had some results/feedback?
Have you been discharged?
What did they say then Eggs? You must have had some results/feedback?
Have you been discharged?
I already posted about that on the last page.
They don't know what is causing my chest pains and other problems, They have no explanation.
As posted earlier all results were clear.
2 ECG'S- Normal
Chest X-Ray- Normal
Blood Tests- Normal
As i was saying earlier in my opinion it could be Costochronditis, No mention of Anxiety.
That's good news Eggy definately not your heart :)
harasgenster
25-02-11, 14:49
Hi Eggy
I've just read this thread and sympathise with your worrying about your health. I haven't got bad health anxiety, although I am a bit of a hypochondriac, but I know that anxiety is a difficult thing to beat, especially if you bave obsessions.
I really think you should trust the doctors here. It sounds like every test you have has been normal. My doctor sends me to specialists as a precaution, although I can usually tell anxiety is causing the symptoms. It sounds like you have a very patient doctor who is trying to show you that you are physically well.
I think maybe sometimes people misunderstand terms like hypochondriac or psychosomatic. Anxiety can cause very real and very severe symptoms that do disrupt your life. Doctors understand this as they see a huge amount of mental health cases - depression is the most common illness in the UK, after all. There are also physical illnesses that are initially caused by anxiety (psychosomatic illnesses). Alopecia is one and I believe IBS is another.
I don't think anyone here is going to be able to convince you that you are suffering from anxiety and that is all, but I would suggest you try to be open minded. You have identified a lot of serious illnesses that you think match your symptoms, but just as many people here have shown you, anxiety also matches your symptoms. Why is the probability that anxiety (which you definitely suffer from) is causing the symptoms so much lower (or non-existent) than the chance it could be a physical illness (which no one has found).
I'm not trying to tell you it's all in your head or imagined. That's not what causes the symptoms, it is actually a physical thing, so there's no reason to be offended. What I'm saying is to take a step back and try to see this logically. It's extremely difficult to do this sometimes but sometimes I like to do a 3rd person report. It's a technique I learned through CBT.
What you do is write a news report on yourself. So something like "Eggy was suffering from so and so symptoms and had blood tests and they were fine". Try to imagine that you're writing about someone else, in fact use a different name if you like, and then ask yourself if you really think that other person is ill.
You seem quite convinced of the physical illness so perhaps someone who has suffered all the same symptoms would be kind enough to write their own version of their story in 3rd person for Eggy to see? List all the symptoms as you felt them etc in a news report, so that Eggy can see the similarities and make his own mind up.
This is just a suggestion but maybe one option is to go to your doctors and, instead of saying "I have these symptoms and I want these tests", say "These symptoms are making me feel very anxious". They may be able to help you more that way.
Take care
Hi
I think ive suffered at one time or another from all the syptoms youve mentioned over the years...plus some.
Its amazing how ill anxiety can make you feel and the amount of symptoms you can experience because of it, it must be very frustrating for doctors as well as patients trying to find answers.
Your always entitled to ask for a second opinion if your not satisifed with your gp's or consultants diagnosis.
Ive had tests done recently and have had the worst 2 weeks ever waiting for results, they didnt come back normal but!!! not as bad as i thought and worried myself sick theyd be and im soooo relieved and grateful for that.
I hope you find the answers your looking for soon so you can start to feel better.
Take care
xx
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