Posts by darkbear8

Maybe they should just try switching up their pillow? Like, seriously. I know a Tempur-Pedic is a massive investment—definitely not cheap—but honestly, if you’re waking up with those dizzy spells, it’s almost certainly your neck acting up. And after a long haul on the highway? Yeah, probably because they're tensing up while driving, which just makes those neck muscles even tighter. There's actually this other medical-grade pillow out there that’s supposed to be just as good as Tempur... I think it's called Biopur? I've got one myself, and man, it took me maybe three or four days to really get used to it, but now? I wouldn't trade it for anything in the world. Maybe they could look into that..?

Yeah, I get it—it’s way too early to be obsessing, but I just had to check in and see what you guys think. This is our first month trying to make it happen, so I’m trying to keep my expectations low... I mean, I know from talking to people that getting pregnant isn't always the instant thing everyone makes it out to be, no matter what the movies show. I guess I'm just wondering, when is the earliest you can actually start feeling symptoms? Or is it better to just stay totally zen and not even think about it?! That’s probably the best way, right!!! I’ll check back in with you all in a few weeks... maybe with a 😁positive sign, or maybe not!! 😁

Okay, I’ve got a question for you guys too!!🙂 It feels way too early to even think about taking a test, so I really need to pick your brains. My last period started on June 30th. Usually, my cycles are pretty steady, running between 26 and 29 days, so according to my ovulation calendar, my fertile window should have been roughly July 9th through the 14th... we had sex on the 7th, 8th, 10th, and 13th. But here's the thing—I can usually tell when I'm ovulating, and I honestly feel like it happened around the 12th or 13th. Plus, I'm feeling these symptoms right now! It's this light ache, or more like a heavy pressure in my lower abdomen, almost like I caught a little cold or something, though I don't think I actually am sick. And oh! My breasts are killing me!! Not like, constant pain out of nowhere, but they're so sensitive to touch that I can't even sleep on my stomach. Usually, that's just how my PMS feels. So, to make a long story short... since if conception actually happened based on the calendar, it would have been just a few days ago, is it possible to already be feeling this pelvic pressure and breast tenderness? I know, I know, it could totally just be PMS, but I don't remember ever feeling these symptoms this early before. Then again, maybe it's too soon for actual pregnancy signs? What do you all think? Just until I get to the point where I can finally take a test?

Sorry I’ve been MIA for a few days!
Look, you know I really want to know what your diagnosis ends up being. I’m telling you, I deal with some similar symptoms myself, though in my case, it turns out to be my spine and my ear issues.
And seriously—get your teeth checked. You absolutely have to get some imaging done. They might find something with the root canals or maybe even your salivary glands... you might just have a tiny little stone in there, which would explain why you’re feeling that swelling when you touch it with your tongue...
Listen, just be persistent. You know what’s bothering you, so who cares what the doctors think? It’s not like this is life-threatening, so they don't tend to get all worked up about it, but it’s *your* quality of life we're talking about here.
For the longest time, I kept telling myself it wasn't stress. I couldn't wrap my head around why I felt so restless and panicked when my life was actually pretty put-together, but it turns out my body was just trying to tell me I needed to chill out a bit.
Try rinsing with chamomile, or better yet, marshmallow tea—that stuff is great for soothing inflamed membranes and your throat.
If you can, try to see a specialist about your spine, or at least do some light neck stretches—mostly just stuff to help relax those neck muscles—and please, please keep me posted on everything!!!!
I'll be waiting by the phone like a kid on Christmas morning🤣 😘

It sounds to me like you might be dealing with some issues with your Eustachian tube—you know, that little passage connecting your throat to your ear. It’s supposed to balance out the pressure in your ear, but if it gets clogged, things start feeling pretty weird. Have you dealt with ear infections before? Or maybe sinus stuff? And that little sore you mentioned... that’s probably just on your tonsils. Since they're lymphatic tissue, they tend to react like that whenever there's inflammation nearby. I actually went through something similar myself, but it happened right after an ear and sinus infection. Honestly, it could even be muscle tension in your neck making everything feel so much worse than it is. Oh, and about the hair loss—stress is such a huge culprit for that. Even when you think you're doing totally fine, your body can just suddenly scream that something is off. Another thing to consider is focal infections—basically, a tiny pocket of inflammation somewhere in your system that triggers all these different symptoms. Maybe that ear issue is actually a chronic little hotspot? Did you ever get an ear swab done? Also, teeth can be a sneaky source of these kinds of infections. You should really head to the dentist and ask for a full panoramic X-ray to see if there's any hidden inflammation around a tooth root... or maybe get those sinuses checked out too. I really think the answer is buried in one of those spots; we just have to hunt it down. In the meantime, try to live life without all the stress and seriously, learn how to relax!!🙂

I honestly think there’s a pretty strong link between this and hyperthyroidism. To me, it looks like that delta wave is basically signaling some extra little detour the heart signal takes instead of just following the standard route. My doctors told me not to freak out about it, though. They actually suspected WPW at first, but once they finished my Holter monitor test, it turned out to be nothing more than extrasystoles—everything else was mostly fine. So, I ended up being prescribed Concor Cor at 1.25mg, and now I’m just sitting here wondering how I can eventually get off it... even if the idea of stopping scares me a bit. Honestly, if you really do have LGL, it shouldn't be a huge deal. You'll probably just need to check in with your doctor more often and maybe take it a little easier on yourself physically. At the end of the day, you'll just have to see what your doctor says. Let me know what they tell you!

I’m not totally sure, but I think this might be the same thing as WPW syndrome. Honestly, just try searching for it on Google. And hey, please don't freak out until a doctor gives you a definitive answer. Even when they do, they usually tell you it’s not actually that big of a deal. Don't panic—they aren't even certain yet, and if it does turn out to be WPW (assuming it's even the same thing), it often doesn't even require treatment. If it does, there are pills that handle it perfectly fine, and if not, there's surgery, but I really believe you won't even need anything. Definitely get your thyroid checked out, too, and please, try not to stress too much—you're only making things harder on yourself. Hang in there and good luck!

Me too... I guess I'm doing a little better now, or at least the total panic isn't hitting me quite as hard, but everything still just gets under my skin. I've been dealing with this constant back pain, especially on my left side, and my brain immediately jumps straight to "oh no, it's my heart." It’s honestly awful how much your head can mess with you.

Think of them like extra heartbeats, but you experience them more as a skip or even a momentary feeling like your heart just stopped before kicking back in. It’s actually pretty common stuff—especially for women. Usually, it’s tied to things like stress, thyroid issues, anemia, or just having way too much caffeine or nicotine in your system. They aren't dangerous on their own, but since they can sometimes pop up with actual heart conditions, it's definitely worth getting checked out just to be safe. Honestly, they're more annoying than anything else, unless they start happening while you're exercising—if that happens, you absolutely need to see a doctor right away. But mostly? It's a normal thing and nothing to panic about. Just good to know those are just benign extrasystoles!

Honestly, I’d really suggest you just go get a full cardiology workup. Not because I think anything is actually wrong with you, but just so you can finally have a definitive answer—if there even is one. Trust me, you’ll feel so much more at peace once you know! Go ahead and do the whole thing: the ECG, the Holter monitor, an ultrasound, all of it. They probably found some extrasystoles, just like they did with me, but at least then you’ll know that’s all it is and it's over with! And please, don't be afraid to ask questions about everything that doesn't make sense. This is your health we're talking about!! Just be polite and ask them to walk you through it—what exactly is going on, what to expect, etc.
Of course, that's assuming they actually find something! I don't know what kind of symptoms you've been dealing with, but at least you'll have some clarity.

Honestly, it feels like a massive weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I have to admit, I’m already feeling so much better, even though I’ve only been on the meds for two days. It’s probably a mix of the pills working and just finally being able to relax, because I'm definitely noticing fewer palpitations. The only thing is, the medication makes me feel pretty wiped out—sometimes I feel like I'm about to get dizzy. Maybe it's just the anxiety talking? I've always hated taking pills; I used to think of them more like poison than actual medicine, or they'd just tank my blood pressure since it's already on the lower side. But you know what? I'm not even worried this time!! This is such a huge relief!!!

Honestly, such a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I have to admit, I’m already feeling a bit better, even though I’ve only been on the meds for two days. It’s probably a mix of the pills working and just finally being able to calm down, because I’m definitely noticing fewer palpitations. The only thing is, the medication makes me feel pretty wiped out—sometimes I feel like I’m going to get dizzy or pass out. Maybe it’s just the anxiety talking? I’ve always hated taking pills; I used to think of them more as poison than actual medicine, and they tend to tank my blood pressure since it's already on the lower side. But you know what? I'm not even worried this time!! This is honestly amazing!!!

Looks like there’s no sign of WPW🙏
So, I’ve got some mild anterior mitral valve prolapse. My doctor put me on beta-blockers for those extra heartbeats—the palpitations—and told me to just take them for a few months before checking back in. And get this... the next ultrasound isn't even scheduled for a couple of years!!!

Thanks so much... honestly, I’m just praying it isn’t anything major, you know? Like, nothing fully developed or scary. It’s just such a trip when your absolute worst nightmares actually start feeling like reality.
Anyway, I’ll check back in once I get my test results in maybe 4 or 5 days!! But until then, I really need to stop spiraling and convincing myself I’m going to just collapse onto the floor at any second and that's the end of the road for me.

At first, I honestly thought it was just pure panic... you know, the usual anxiety, those extra heartbeats, all that stuff. But what’s really messing with my head is that everything checked out perfectly during my exam a few years back. I need to go in for more testing, but my doctor actually noted "intermittent antecistole" on my results because they saw what looks like a delta wave during those palpitations. I wouldn't say I'm in any pain, and I can handle physical activity just fine, but whenever that tachycardia kicks in, I can't help but think it's just a reaction to the sheer terror this whole situation started with.
It’s all just so incredibly scary!!! It winds me up so much that I can't even tell if I'm feeling actual symptoms or if it's just... fear?

Does anyone actually know how dangerous Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome really is? Or maybe even more specifically, intermittent asystole? Like, is there any chance that if it doesn't show up very often, it might just... go away on its own?