Update
April 9th, 2008 by Rian | Filed under Miscellaneous.Not much to update other than the fact that I still feel absolutely, positively terrible. The damn doctors around here don’t seem to know anything and don’t give you anything to make you feel better.
I mean, what kind of doctor would try and prescribe you an antibiotic for… anxiety, sleeplessness, upset stomach, skyrocketing blood pressure and other things? I don’t even have a damn fever! Why not prescribe me something so I can sleep? Perhaps something that will calm me or my stomach down?
I really don’t understand many doctors… all they ever want to do is prescribe antibiotics. Why not prescribe something that would actually make the patient FEEL better?!
Sorry, had to get that rant out…
I’ll try and update more later.
Rian,
I’m really worried about these symptoms you are talking about. Have you thought about seeing a psychiatrist for an anxiety medicine, or something else that might help your anxiety. Also, I really like Melatonin for insomnia - it’s an over the counter hormone that the body naturally produces when it gets ready to sleep. Be sure to look for a reputable brand, like from whole foods or trader joes.
I hope you feel better soon!
Rian, it might be possible (I agree with the other comment you got on a previous post) that the reason you feel so bad are the anxiety attacks. I know from experience that they often cause high blood pressure, high puls-rate, upset stomach and a general ill feeling. Not all doctors know their way around panic attacks and the like though. The doctor you went to might have been one of them. Please do not give up and see another doctor (or two or three if needed)! And please keep us updated on how you are doing!
It sounds like you have something other than a bug or virus. Especially if you’re feeling anxious etc. I would get a second opinion.
maybe you have somatization disorder?