Hi!My husband had flu like symptoms for the last 2 weeks.Last Sunday,he almost passed out,had sweaty palms only,left sided chest palpitations and numbness both arms.(In the reverse order actually!)Anyways,he is a very healthy 41 y.o male,athletic,no medical history,no remarkable family history.We went to ER and after some negative cardiac work up,normal blood work,ECG,etc...he was given Ativan and sent home.(I was irate because he is not an anxious fellow)For the next week he had several small episodes.Then,he had a very bad day...frequent ,increasing severity of symptoms.We went to ER again and after another intensive thorough exam....negative.We have heard some other people around town have had exactly the same symptoms.While I am waiting for the appointment with the specialist(ID),I was hoping someone could contribute?Thanks in advance!
Thank You CEN35.Amazing diagnostic skills you have!My hubby has been diagnosed with Panic attacks/anxiety syndrome...and you were right,the spouse is the last to know(even if they are a nurse!)Looking back it makes 100% sense to me.In the last year we got married,purchased a house,fully renovated and painted it while each working+++.As well,we travelled to Dominican Republic,Banff Alberta,and Cuba,plus local skiing+++.We are a get up and go spontaneous couple that never stops to rest.We are up til 1 am every night and sleep very little.We came across some literature"Mastery of your anxiety and panic" by Barlowe and Craske associated with Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders U of Albany,NY.This book describes every single symptom and feelings that my husband has been experiencing.I was devastated that I could've missed this altogether(ICUx12 years!)We are both so relieved to have a DX.I am called the " Rock" and people would pay admission to see me cry and both of us cried like babies in the ER.Embarrasing,but unbearable.The GP gave us a Paxil Rx and Ativan.We will see how it goes.The Gp refuses to order a Ct of his head.(In Canada special tests are only "wasted"on 90 y.o's!Sick humour but basically true)I will persist.We are still awaiting results of Thyroid and HBA1C to come back.Lytes,Cardiac Enzymes,Troponin,Bun,Crea,LFT's,CBC,coags,all normal.No mono test was done.Anyways,we realize we have some major lifestyle changes to make and we have to stop and smell the roses.My hubby is going to seek a behavior clinic as well.Thanks for your support,and your input was very reassuring!Thanks!
Thank You CEN35.Amazing diagnostic skills you have!My hubby has been diagnosed with Panic attacks/anxiety syndrome...and you were right,the spouse is the last to know(even if they are a nurse!)Looking back it makes 100% sense to me.In the last year we got married,purchased a house,fully renovated and painted it while each working+++.As well,we travelled to Dominican Republic,Banff Alberta,and Cuba,plus local skiing+++.We are a get up and go spontaneous couple that never stops to rest.We are up til 1 am every night and sleep very little.We came across some literature"Mastery of your anxiety and panic" by Barlowe and Craske associated with Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders U of Albany,NY.This book describes every single symptom and feelings that my husband has been experiencing.I was devastated that I could've missed this altogether(ICUx12 years!)We are both so relieved to have a DX.I am called the " Rock" and people would pay admission to see me cry and both of us cried like babies in the ER.Embarrasing,but unbearable.The GP gave us a Paxil Rx and Ativan.We will see how it goes.The Gp refuses to order a Ct of his head.(In Canada special tests are only "wasted"on 90 y.o's!Sick humour but basically true)I will persist.We are still awaiting results of Thyroid and HBA1C to come back.Lytes,Cardiac Enzymes,Troponin,Bun,Crea,LFT's,CBC,coags,all normal.No mono test was done.Anyways,we realize we have some major lifestyle changes to make and we have to stop and smell the roses.My hubby is going to seek a behavior clinic as well.Thanks for your support,and your input was very reassuring!Thanks!
Just a thought. 1 year ago I was sitting in the living room. My wife said I looked pale. I had nausea and profuse sweats, soaked my t-shirt and felt like S***, Rapid breathing without chest pain. Called 911. On monitor I was tacky, however, still without chest pain. Being a ICU nurse, I diagnosis MI and became very anxious. On the way to ER, heaved my guts out. CPK, EKG, cardiac workup, etc all negative. ER assumed food poisoning!! Any relationship to foods prior to event? Just thinking out loud !
Just a thought. 1 year ago I was sitting in the living room. My wife said I looked pale. I had nausea and profuse sweats, soaked my t-shirt and felt like S***, Rapid breathing without chest pain. Called 911. On monitor I was tacky, however, still without chest pain. Being a ICU nurse, I diagnosis MI and became very anxious. On the way to ER, heaved my guts out. CPK, EKG, cardiac workup, etc all negative. ER assumed food poisoning!! Any relationship to foods prior to event? Just thinking out loud !
Lynn Casey RN
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Thank You CEN35.Amazing diagnostic skills you have!My hubby has been diagnosed with Panic attacks/anxiety syndrome...and you were right,the spouse is the last to know(even if they are a nurse!)Looking back it makes 100% sense to me.In the last year we got married,purchased a house,fully renovated and painted it while each working+++.As well,we travelled to Dominican Republic,Banff Alberta,and Cuba,plus local skiing+++.We are a get up and go spontaneous couple that never stops to rest.We are up til 1 am every night and sleep very little.We came across some literature"Mastery of your anxiety and panic" by Barlowe and Craske associated with Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders U of Albany,NY.This book describes every single symptom and feelings that my husband has been experiencing.I was devastated that I could've missed this altogether(ICUx12 years!)We are both so relieved to have a DX.I am called the " Rock" and people would pay admission to see me cry and both of us cried like babies in the ER.Embarrasing,but unbearable.The GP gave us a Paxil Rx and Ativan.We will see how it goes.The Gp refuses to order a Ct of his head.(In Canada special tests are only "wasted"on 90 y.o's!Sick humour but basically true)I will persist.We are still awaiting results of Thyroid and HBA1C to come back.Lytes,Cardiac Enzymes,Troponin,Bun,Crea,LFT's,CBC,coags,all normal.No mono test was done.Anyways,we realize we have some major lifestyle changes to make and we have to stop and smell the roses.My hubby is going to seek a behavior clinic as well.Thanks for your support,and your input was very reassuring!Thanks!