Posts by Chloe Garcia10

Honestly, I’m the one terrified of these results. I am freaking out here.

Thanks a ton. I’m a total worrier by nature and honestly, I've been freaking out about this, so I can't wait to just get this screening done and finally see where I stand. Fingers crossed everything comes back normal—even my doctor mentioned things should be fine.
Are you in the medical field, or did you go through this exact same testing process yourself?

Hey there!

I'm 37.
Yesterday, I went in to see a cardiologist for a full workup—did an EKG, an echocardiogram, and a stress test.
The EKG and echo both came back normal. As for the stress test, they labeled it "negative to borderline." Basically, even though I hit a solid 12.0 METs and didn't experience any actual chest pain or angina, they saw some ST segment changes. Even though those changes don't necessarily point toward myocardial ischemia, they want to run an MSCT coronary angiogram just to be absolutely certain we aren't missing an ischemic cause. There was also some mention of possible bridging??

So now I’m wondering if anyone here has had an MSCT coronary angiogram done? Where did you go, and honestly, how bad is the contrast injection? Also, does anyone actually know what "bridging" refers to in this context?

I'm low-key freaking out here, even though everything is most likely totally fine.

thx

Robin Gray8 said:jadranka works at the community health clinic on Baruna Filipovića street over by Zillinger's
she does private practice too

She doesn't work at the Zillinger's clinic anymore. She's strictly private now.
But honestly, massive props to her!

I’m looking for a solid recommendation for a GP or family doctor over in the Washington, D.C. area. I need to get my son switched over soon since he’s about to outgrow his pediatrician.

thanks

Does anyone have a solid recommendation for a good family doctor or GP around Philadelphia or a small town in the Midwest? - looking for someone through insurance/public health, not a private practice

thx

$100, I’d weigh the Cleveland Clinic near Central Park against seeing the great Dr. Gregurić out in Brooklyn. Honestly, I think it’s basically the same $100. The plus side is you can just get an ultrasound for the upper or lower abdomen separately, which keeps things cheaper.
Best,

Hey everyone.

I’ve been on Lexapro for about six months now to deal with anxiety and panic attacks, and I’m also taking Mecliz to help with the nausea and dizziness.
The nausea hits me constantly. It’s not like I’m throwing up or dealing with diarrhea or anything—it’s just this persistent, nagging feeling of being sick to my stomach. I know that nausea is pretty common when you first start an antidepressant, but is it actually normal for it to keep happening even after all this time? What have you guys been going through?

Has anyone here actually gone through a sinus CT scan? I'm trying to figure out where the best place to get one done in Washington, D.C. would be, and how much of my day I should set aside for the actual procedure.

Thanks

Hey there!

Has anyone here actually messed around with Luvox? I know it’s been a bit of a niche topic before, but there isn't much info out there. Honestly, I still haven't managed to get any decent sleep from it, and then I'm just wiped out the next day because I'm also taking sleep aids on top of it—plus, my head is pounding. I can't tell if it's the meds or just life being chaotic right now. I've been on it for two weeks, following a month of Lexapro.
Also, does anyone have experience using Luvox specifically to help with sleep?

Quick question for you guys. I was on Lexapro 10 mg for about a month before my doctor decided to switch me over to Luvox. Apparently, my sleep situation was pretty rough, and since Luvox has more of a sedative effect, she suggested taking it at night instead.
She told me I shouldn't really be feeling much in terms of side effects, since I’d already spent a month on Lexapro and my serotonin levels should have stabilized by now. But here I am—I’ve been on Luvox for a week. For the first four days, I was just doing half a pill, but for the last three days, I’ve moved up to the full dose, and now I’m dealing with nausea, some headaches, and just feeling totally wiped out.
Is it actually possible that these are still just side effects from the Luvox?

Can anyone recommend a solid neurologist in Chicago? Preferably someone private?
Actually, I'm open to hospital specialists too.
Thanks!

Daniel Edwards11 said:Heat? It certainly isn't doing any favors for an already fragile balance. I was never much of a summer person to begin with, but now things have taken a turn for the worse... If I do find myself heading toward the coast, it will be in the late evening once the sun has lost its bite. I've never had much use for direct sunlight anyway (sunbathing was never really my thing). To my fellow travelers out there: hang in there. It is clear we possess enough resilience to endure this prolonged stretch... People often tell me that you could never tell just by looking at me that I'm struggling, which I suppose is a compliment to my resolve. As for those who think we are merely making excuses... well, we know the truth. And frankly, their opinions are irrelevant. Stay strong and keep the faith that things will improve:-

I'm right there with you!

I've been dealing with constant nausea for the last two weeks.

Yeah, I’ve got a job. This whole mess started while I was out on maternity leave. I came back to work nine months in, and honestly? Every morning when I get out of bed, I just feel sick to my stomach thinking about heading into the office. I spend the entire day there completely tense, just waiting for something bad to happen.
Usually, I’m a pretty upbeat person, but I’m terrified this anxiety is going to spiral into full-blown depression. The only place I actually feel safe and comfortable is at home, which makes me want to just stop leaving the house altogether. I know people say you need time, that you have to be patient or just "learn to live with it," but let me tell you—that is incredibly hard. Just like you mentioned, the only thing that actually takes the edge off for me is taking anti-anxiety meds for a little temporary relief.
Ugh, I bet I’m being super exhausting to myself and everyone else right now.

For real. People are constantly checking in on me, asking how I'm doing, but I haven't been able to tell them "I'm fine" or "I feel good" for a single day in the last year and a half. Every single day is the same grind. Sometimes it's a total nightmare, sometimes it's slightly less bad, but it's never actually normal.

Daniel Edwards11 said:Ah, anxiety...:-( It seems everyone gets slapped with that diagnosis just because doctors lack a clever response... while those of us dealing with vertigo feel miserable every single day... I actually went to pick up my Helix today, and honestly, I felt incredibly embarrassed to even mention it to my doctor, but what can you do when things are finally starting to improve?😲 No matter how much he insisted I couldn't possibly become addicted to such mild medication, please... spare me the lecture. Today, I was actually feeling quite happy because I managed to make it downtown all by myself, see the doctor, and stroll through the streets without feeling like the world was spinning out of control. Wow... I suppose I should be celebrating the fact that I’ve had one decent day (after eighteen months of misery):-( I completely understand where you're coming from; there is nothing worse than trying to explain this sensation to people, describing what it feels like to constantly live like some kind of zombie... hang in there.

Have you actually gone to see a neurologist? Or maybe a psychiatrist?

Ashley Barnes30 said:Man, I seriously can't believe I finally found people dealing with the exact same thing!! I've been struggling with this dizziness for about a year and a half now—honestly, it's more like the feeling that the floor is just dropping out from under me, or like I'm constantly swaying on a boat. It all started less than a month after I ended up in a diabetic coma (I'm on insulin), which left me pretty shaken up, to say the very least. They diagnosed me with a balance disorder caused by nerve damage in my inner ear, but then a few months back, they told me that damage supposedly "healed." I have no idea how that even works because I still feel just as bad as I did before. Since I can't always deal with it, I take Helix (25mg) almost every single day.😢I mean, I never used to take even a basic Analgesic, and now suddenly I'm relying on anti-anxiety pills...

Honestly, I’m feeling totally out of it today. I've been feeling this constant rocking sensation all afternoon.
I’ve gone through the absolute ringer with tests lately: saw a neurologist, did an EEG, got an MRI on my head and neck, carotid and cerebral ultrasounds, checked in with an ENT, a physical therapist, a cardiologist, full blood work, even saw an osteopath. I’ve also ended up in the ER twice... I don't even know how many more doctors I've seen at this point.
The bottom line? They’re pinning some of it on my spine and saying the rest is just psychological. So, here I am, starting a new round of meds again. Xanax (or maybe Xelox = 0,25) is the only thing that actually calms me down. Otherwise, there are moments where I feel like I’m going to lose my mind from the way my head feels.
I used to take Xanax maybe twice a week, but now I'm on it every single day. Everything just seems to be getting worse.

I’ve been dealing with pretty much the same thing for about a year and a half now. Brain fog, this constant weakness, feeling like I’m about to pass out or just totally unsteady... It's driving me insane and making it impossible to function normally. I went through every single test imaginable, and everything came back fine, except for some minor issues with my cervical spine. It’s honestly debilitating. I used to take something to calm down, but now I’ve moved on to antidepressants because I’m just feeling so low. High-key anxiety,

Daniel Edwards11 said:I am not sure how much insight I can offer, but I have been dealing with this exact issue—or one very similar—for about eighteen months now. Personally, I am quite convinced this all stems from psychological trauma, though the specialists at the Audiology Clinic immediately diagnosed me with nerve damage in my middle (or perhaps inner) ear. They prescribed Meclis, which is quite expensive here at $37 per pack, and some B vitamins. The frustrating part is how agonizingly slow the recovery is. Even after a year and a half, I still deal with that nauseating sensation of the ground disappearing beneath my feet, and on certain days, full-blown vertigo. I have undergone every conceivable test, from MRIs to various specialized exams at the Audiology Clinic, even looking into things completely unrelated to the ear. My conclusion—which seems to be shared by others facing this same struggle—is that the only real remedy is time. Unfortunately, it requires a massive amount of it... For the first few months, I couldn't even get out of bed because the spinning was so intense. Not long ago, I didn't even dare leave the house alone; I had become entirely dependent on having someone by my side at all times. Things have improved slightly, but I wouldn't call myself "well." And as for the fact that I've recently started taking anti-anxiety medication just to cope... well, let's just leave it at that.

I’ve been dealing with this exact same mess for about a year and a half now. It happens every single day, too. Sometimes I can just brush it off, but other times it gets so bad I honestly can't even function. I’ve done a mountain of research and everything comes back fine, except for some minor issues with my cervical spine. The doctors basically concluded it’s all psychosomatic, so I finally bit the bullet and went to see a psychiatrist. I started a new medication regimen on Monday, so we'll see how that plays out. On top of all that, I haven't slept right in over a year—I'm basically popping a sleeping pill almost every night. Honestly, the whole thing is just exhausting and I feel like I'm constantly on edge.
Do you take anything for anxiety?