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Sent to Health Experts September 23, 2006 7:54 p.m.

I feel jittery all over even my eyesight is shaky. I have numbness off and on and tingling. my chest is tight and i feel dizzy. I have chest pains and my heart beats fast or slow. My throat feels tight. I have leg and arm cramps. I am a 24 year old female.

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September 23, 2006 7:56 p.m. (2 minutes and 25 seconds later)

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Hello,

Is it possible that you may be experiencing panic attacks?

Here is some info, let me know if you have questions:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/panic-attacks/DS00338

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/generalized-anxiety-disorder/DS00502

Edited by Two_Westies on September 23 2006 at 7:57pm

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Sent September 23, 2006 9:28 p.m. (1 hour and 31 minutes later)

I am on effexor xr and ativan. Plus I have hypothyroidism and am on synthroid. But these symptoms never go away. I am afraid I am dying. I have four kids and need to b e here. Because of the thyroid I gained alot of weight also.

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Sent September 23, 2006 9:35 p.m. (7 minutes and 21 seconds later)

How can youknow if it is your anxiety or something more serious. I can't sleep. I have sooooo many symptoms. I used to be much more normal than this but boom in the middle of the night 2 yrs ago I woke and just thought I was dying and now it won't go awya. I have tried paxil welbutrin so many things. what if it is more serious than anixety.

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September 23, 2006 9:37 p.m. (1 minute and 36 seconds later)

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Have you thought about going to counseling? Perhaps discussing your feelings may be beneficial. Also the therapist might be able to offer self help tips tailored to your needs.

Have you been to the doctor lately to determine if your thyroid levels are within normal limits? Of not, that might be a good idea to determine if your synthroid level is providing adequate coverage.

Edited by Two_Westies on September 23 2006 at 9:37pm

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Sent September 23, 2006 9:43 p.m. (6 minutes and 11 seconds later)

I am due to get my thryoid checked again. But could I die? Could I ahve a heart attack or tumor or something? I have trried counseling also. Nothing helps.

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September 23, 2006 9:47 p.m. (3 minutes and 44 seconds later)

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You will be just fine. It is doubtful that you have a tumor or die. It is good that you are due for a thyroid check. Assuring your medication level is adequate will determine if your symptoms are related.

Sometimes, it takes a few different therapists before you find one that you feel comfortable with, do not give up yet.

I tend to believe that you may suffer from anxiety.

Here is some info related to heart attack so you know the warning signs:

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-attack/DS00094

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Sent September 23, 2006 9:53 p.m. (5 minutes and 50 seconds later)

Does anyone ever get misdiagnosed with anxiety when really they are dying? I do have high chloresterol and am obese now thanks to the thryoid it was reall really out of whack. It is supposed to be 0-5 and mine was 90. The dr couldn't believe i got out of bed everyday. I am a mom though i have to. I ahve headaches alot feel funny all the time.

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September 23, 2006 9:57 p.m. (3 minutes and 58 seconds later)

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Anxiety is normally a primary consideration when all testing is negative.

Is it possible you may be depressed?

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/depression/MH00103_D

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Sent September 23, 2006 10:02 p.m. (5 minutes and 34 seconds later)

i am depressed about my weight..
But can depression/anxiety really cause all these problems? Could i die?

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September 23, 2006 10:32 p.m. (29 minutes and 45 seconds later)

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