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burtonkid543 Posts: 18
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Hello all: Having another rough night. The panic/anxiety part of this disease is the hardest part to cope with. For a few weeks now, I have had this strange feel in on the side of my head/face. Its a sort of pulsating feeling, as if someones hand was on my face (but clearly there isn't a hand on my face). It doesn't hurt, but it is very distracting. Has any one experienced this? It causes a lot of my anxiety. Also, my panic attacks always start off as sweaty palms, dry mouth, feeling like my heart skips a beat, then racing heart. I'd love to hear some stories. Thanks. One love, -Kyle |
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doglick Posts: 513
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for me it was after about 3 1/2 years of treatment, they suddenly stopped. Be patient if you can. |
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WiscLamLymie Posts: 1325
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So many of my Lyme friends here in my state go through the anxiety attacks and such. I know it is a definite symptom of Lyme and Co., and I know that doesn't make it feel any better. But I know the people here who can sympathize with you will be along to give their stories as well. Until then, keep your chin up and know that we are here for you! Lauren Was diagnosed with Autonomic Disorder, POTS, Interstitial Cystitis, and Fibromyalgia. True story is I have late stage Lyme which has caused these things. Just began the fight in October 2011 (have been full-blown Lyme since Sept. 5, 2010), and WILL be victorious! Positive bands: IgG 41 and 60; IgM 23 and 41. CDC positive!
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nank59 Posts: 803
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My anxiety attacks have been both bothersome and scary. Some are pretty severe - especially when Herxing. Onset occurs sometimes out of the blue - at other times as a result of stress. I have awakened in the morning and experienced them immediately. I just try to relax, breathe slowly, pray and find diversions. I haven't the facial symptom you described. I have had increased problems with TMJ and sudden sharp pain in jaw area. Take care...stay positive! nan
I am not a doctor, nor have I ever been. All comments are based on my personal experience or opinion.
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Bettyg Posts: 26547
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kyle,facial sounds like possibly bell's pulsy; a normal reaction with lyme plus all that you discussed above. if it prolongs, get out a favorite belly laugh movie, tv show, or book; that will get youout of the depression state and cause less wrinkles  we women care about that; not sure about you men. lol if you haven't been to the MEDICINE/TREATMENT INDEX, please go there and use my a-z list, i have alot there on ANXIETY; read them; current studies/articles from reputable govt. sites. best wishes to each of you; i had limited anxiety for which i thank you god. see your glass HALF FULL and keeping a positive attitude vs. negative helps too. PRAYING; i love that one when deep breathing. hugs/prayers to all, bettyg, leader BettyG, IOWA ACTIVIST
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TRL Posts: 292
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Kyle, Sounds like a huge herx to me! Try finding a way to sweat it out, drink tons of water, do warm soaks in the tub, and rest... I know the anxiety can be intense, can take your breath away, and make you feel like you will never get out of this dark place called lyme. But you will. This will pass as do other symptoms- keep that in mind and find your way through it. We are always here. |
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equest Posts: 94
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Kyle, Anxiety was a huge part of my early herxes on a daily basis. I really thought I was loosing my mind, what was left of it anyway. I kept telling myself that if I had enough sense to wonder if I was going crazy I probably wasn't. It seemed like forever but gradually the anxiety eased up. Now it comes as part of my cycle of symptoms/herx. It's one of the first things that reminds me of my bad week each month. And it's only for a few days now instead of every day! It will get better with treatment but give yourself a break and treat the anxiety with whatever your doc suggests. I lived on chamomile tea and other calming teas/herbs and drank tons of water and sweat via sauna, exercise when I could and epsom salts baths. Sometimes the simple things like taking a walk or watching a good movie you know and like or call a chatty friend and just listen to distract yourself helps. It will get better. All these great people on MDJ helped me through it! |
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TRL Posts: 292
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Equest- Interesting that you have a week with symptoms and that anxiety is one of the first to appear. I find that also. It seems like each month the symptom free time gets shorter and then 8-12 days of symptoms. Is that what happened for you? I switched from A-Bart to A-L (Byron White) last month and now this month my symptom days started earlier- ughh. I switched back to A-Bart this week in hopes to continue the path I was on, I really don't know what I was thinking! Kyle- hang in there. EQ makes good points too- so many of us relied on this 'place' when anxiety was rearing its ugly head! |
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burtonkid543 Posts: 18
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Thanks for the responses. All of these crazy things keep happening and cause me to freak out. This morning I woke up and my arm and hand were all numb and tingly. I'm not trying to have a stroke at the age of 18! I'm only one doxy twice a day right now, haven't even added the bactrim yet. That's why I don't know if i'm not just getting worse or pissing off the bugs. ugh. |
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