Posts by Brenda Green62

Yeah, I know—it’s basically just pig feed, but I honestly can't for the life of me remember what they call it 🤔

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Anthony Nguyen81 said:Honestly, I didn't even realize Louise was a mod here—not that it matters 😁
greeting card and🙂

I just caught on myself 🤦

Congrats on the promotion, fashionista 🙂
Please don't ban me too 🙂 🤣

velvetmoose9 said:Switzerland - things are becoming clearer 😁

I absolutely refuse to agree with the claim that Deanxit is some mild sedative—unless we’re talking about a country whose name ends in "-stan" (not being xenophobic toward the people there, I mean the healthcare system itself).

I have no idea how the health insurance system is structured over in Switzerland; maybe that explains why they push this specific drug (the price, perhaps?).

There's this one anecdote that gets passed around all the time regarding the Swiss medical system.

A guy is dying from pain—kidney stones, specifically.

He calls some kind of medical helpline.

And he gets told to just sit in a tub and shower with warm water, then call them back in an hour or two.

Well, everything goes through insurance here, and you pay up to whatever limit you choose (which dictates your monthly premium)—for instance, I cover everything myself up to $1,000, after which I only pay 20% of the cost. I hit that cap ages ago because of all the tests I needed this year.

It makes sense, really; you pay for everything through insurance, and Deanxit is incredibly expensive...

What I can't wrap my head around, though, is why they prescribe an antidepressant while insisting I don't need a psychiatrist or a psychologist. They're basically profiting off me for as long as possible, even though I'll eventually need actual professional help anyway.🙄

I can't personally vouch for that anecdote. Three times this year, I've been lured in by hints, and every single time it was over in less than five minutes—they acted all "professional" and stuff.
The hospital is a whole different story; they left me waiting for four hours while I was in the middle of a massive panic attack. They didn't even know what was wrong with me yet—I'm clutching my chest, and they just let me wait that long.

Anyway, I'm starting my search for a psychiatrist this Monday. 🙏

velvetmoose9 said:It absolutely is medical.
Psychiatry is a completely legitimate branch of medicine.
In the developed world, obviously ☕

I don't know where you're based (since drug availability varies outside of America), but jumping straight to Deanxit (Flupentixol + Melitracen) seems—I guess—a bit much at first glance. 🙄
Maybe the cost factor influenced which med was picked 🤷

As for Temast (lorazepam)—look, that’s a perfectly fine choice for an acute phase, maybe, as a temporary fix. 👍

I didn't mean to downplay psychiatry—my apologies if it came off that way. You all know what I meant.

I live in Switzerland and I have no idea why Deanxit—even though my doctor told me it's the mildest sedative possible.🤔

Michelle Evans said:...which is also the territory of mental health professionals—so I don't really get what he was getting at with that comment. 🤷

To be honest, me neither. What bugs me most is how he prescribed my meds just like any other psychiatrist would—Deanxit for calming down and Tempest for acute episodes. But after dealing with this stuff for such a long time, I’d basically given up and just accepted it. Now, I've finally scraped together enough strength to keep fighting.

velvetmoose9 said:A psychiatrist, definitely.

Though, I suppose there's room for a psychologist too. 🤔

It didn't happen overnight, and it won't just vanish overnight either.

It’s going to require a lot of your own effort, obviously, alongside proper guidance from an actual professional. 👍

I managed to bring things down to a minimum on my own once, but I can see now that I can't keep doing this solo. I keep telling myself maybe it’s just some medical thing that will disappear overnight. It’s hard—really hard—to accept that it isn't going away, and that there isn't some magic pill, surgery, or treatment that’s just going to end this.

mistydrifter55 said:Exactly.

It’s a panic attack—classic stuff.
Psychiatrists deal with this kind of thing.

wanderingcobra76 said:I agree—these anxiety attacks basically act like an upgrade where physical symptoms just pile on top.
My mom is the same way—she's probably thought she was having a heart attack at least 200 times by now.
But really, it's just an anxiety attack involving chest tightness.
Then, because the psychological side of things ramps up, her left arm starts going numb, the pain spreads toward her jaw, and so on.

I also get that feeling—that I'm actually dying when it hits. The thing is, my panic attacks vary so much in how they show up that I'm constantly questioning if it's the same thing or something else entirely. I guess I've become a bit of a hypochondriac because of it.

The weird part is that my doctor insists I don't need a psychiatrist—claiming my panic attacks are just caused by burnout. But I can see clearly enough that I won't be able to handle this on my own... Maybe I should talk to a specialist, even though I always thought I was mentally rock solid. Turns out, maybe I was just kidding myself...

Thanks for the advice, anyway.

Emily Patel70 said:I dealt with some similar stuff—intense dizziness, exhaustion, vision issues, chest pains, racing heart, panic attacks...

The symptoms eventually eased up—and finally vanished—once I started treating my thyroid and anxiety.

I’m not saying that’s definitely the cause here, but seriously, get your thyroid checked. I felt so terrible I was convinced I had leukemia.

I actually had my thyroid checked about four months before all this started—mostly because I was gaining weight out of nowhere. But my doctor insisted everything looked fine. Maybe things just spiraled in those four months? Who knows.

Anyway, thanks for the advice—I’ll definitely get it re-checked.

I'm glad you're doing better now. Honestly, there are days when I don't see much point in pushing through, because I'm just not the person I used to be anymore.

I’m not sure if we already have a thread like this—I couldn't find one, anyway. I was thinking of it something like this: there are probably plenty of doctors, medical professionals, or even just health enthusiasts here who might be able to help those of us suffering without an official diagnosis.

I’ve been through a literal marathon of doctors and tests, and yet nobody has a clue what’s actually happening to me. Now, I get it—nobody can treat me via an online forum—but I’m hoping for some constructive advice or maybe some fresh ideas on how to navigate my ongoing medical odyssey.

For anyone who has the patience and the goodwill to help, I’ll lay out my situation:

It all started exactly a year ago. Out of nowhere, my heart started racing like crazy, I was drenched in a cold sweat, and my head started spinning. Since it wouldn't stop, I headed straight to the ER.
- They did blood draws from both veins and arteries, a urine sample, and checked my blood pressure. Everything came back normal, and after a bit, I calmed down. They sent me home.

A few days later, the right side of my face went numb and I couldn't feel my legs. Back to the ER. Again with the blood work, blood pressure, EKG, neurological exam, and an MRI of my spine. Everything was fine. Once again, I was sent home.

I felt okay for a few months. Then, in January, I had another panic attack triggered by chest tightness, stomach pain, and dizziness. I saw my primary care physician, who suspected MS. He ordered an MRI of my brain. Results? Totally clear.

I looked up my symptoms online and stumbled upon a site discussing Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy. Following the advice of people on those forums, I went to see a chiropractor. He practically cracked me in half—honestly—but it didn't do a damn thing for me.

After that, my doctor prescribed some anti-anxiety meds because he's convinced this is all psychological and that I've developed panic disorder.

Since I see white spots when I bend over and black spots almost constantly, I’ve also seen an ophthalmologist. Even they couldn't find anything beyond my standard prescription, which I already wear glasses for.

Every single day I feel weak, and my pulse stays uncomfortably high. Everything in my field of vision flickers like I'm dizzy; I’ve actually started swaying just to try and balance myself—now it’s become a habit. I constantly feel like I’m about to pass out. That sensation seems to stem from my jaw and behind my ears. Sometimes it hits me when I lie down. And then there's the stabbing pains in my chest.

Since I am truly at my wit's end, I'm just hoping there's someone with expertise here who can help... I'm desperate, and I would be genuinely grateful for any advice you can offer.

redranger2 said:You really ought to get a neurological exam and maybe even consider seeing a psychiatrist—these symptoms seem incredibly similar to panic attacks, which tend to flare up during or right after periods of high stress.

First off, thanks for the input.

I already went to see a neurologist—since during the first episode, the right side of my face actually went numb. They didn't find anything, though.

As for the mental health side of things... I’ve always considered myself a pretty mentally stable person, so I hadn't really factored that into the equation. But, I guess I'll look into it more. Thanks.

Hey everyone,

I’m starting this thread because—honestly?—my nerves are shot and I’m running out of steam. If there's already a similar discussion going on, please just point me toward it.

So, here’s the deal: for about six months now, I’ve been dealing with these dizzy spells. It starts with this weird, jumping sensation behind my ears, and then—bam—I feel like I’m about to black out. My heart starts racing, my legs go completely weak, and I get this overwhelming sense that I’m actually dying. My vision blurs and everything starts spinning... though, thankfully, I haven't actually collapsed yet.

I’ve ended up in the ER three separate times. They’ve run an MRI, done brain scans, even checked my arteries and veins—did a blood draw and a urinalysis, too. My EKG and blood pressure come back totally fine. They can't find anything, which is frustrating because I feel worse every single day.

I have noticed that these episodes tend to flare up when life gets stressful. Sometimes things stay okay for a month or so, and then—out of nowhere—it all comes back.

If anyone here has any advice, I would be incredibly grateful—I’m honestly at a loss. For context, I’m young (under 30), no kids, not pregnant, and no other underlying health issues.

Thanks, Brenda Green62