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| ccagle
- Tue Nov 23, 2004 10:53 am |
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I have been having problems for several months now and I have had numerous costly tests done. I have had 2 chest x-rays, multiple lab work, HIV test, Sypllis, Hepatits C, MRI, CT of my head and chest, EKG, heart monitor, etc. My problems started with severe dizziness, problems swallowing, vision problems, numbness, tingling, hyperventilation and those problems still exist. The Dr. prescribed .5mg of Xanax 2 times a day, which I hate because it gives me nightmares and I wake up sweating and feel like I am going to stop breathing. It also gives me muscle spasms.
More recently, I don't know if it is from the medication or something seperate. I have severe heartburn, sour tast in my mouth, abdominal pain, frequent bowel movements, blood in my stool. The doctor conducted a liver function test and hepatitis panel, everything was negative except high levels of albumin, globulin and protein. Is that normal? What could that mean? Could that cause the nerve symptoms? Please advis.
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| Carolyn Merritt, LPN
- Wed Nov 24, 2004 10:54 pm |
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 Hello:
It looks as if your Doctor is really on the ball ordering all those tests. Indigestion by itself could suggest GERD (gastric esophageal reflux disease) and/or Irritable bowel syndrome. However, the lab studies suggest a dietary problem, possibly anorexia. As far as the rest of your symptoms they are often associated with anxiety. Panic or anxiety "attacks" can mimic heart attack and can even affect our nerves causing numbness and tingling in the extremities. If you are having unpleasant side effects from Xanax, let your doctor know and he can prescribe something else to quiet your nerves down. I hope this helps.
Regards,
Carolyn
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