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[thebanich]

So my bloodwork came back normal with the exception of two things. I read up on the numbers and it seemed legit they the might be a little high so I'm not worried about that.

I had two of the worst panic attacks I have ever had in my life last night and this morning. I skipped most of work this morning but came in for the afternoon.

*TMI below*

But now....

I went to use the restroom a little bit ago and low and behold I apparently started my period? The fuck? I may have had a spot or two of blood for two years with the IUD and now this? It isn't super dark red or massive amounts but I'm still puzzled.  Of course I already canceled my appointment for today for IUD removal...because not in a good state of mind right now.

[Deleted]

hmmm. I don't have any good advice, but I would assume period and see what tomorrow is like.

[thebanich]

thanks


I realize this all sounds dumb but I was seriously like WHAT THE FUCK??? I may have scared someone out of the bathroom.

[cubed]

I would think it's your period too. From all you've been through recently, maybe it threw things a little askew. Were the doctors able to determine anything by the two elevated numbers? Are you still dizzy? I'm sorry you're going through this. Hugs!

[thebanich]

Jan 28, 2015 16:06:27 GMT -5 cubed said:

I would think it's your period too. From all you've been through recently, maybe it threw things a little askew. Were the doctors able to determine anything by the two elevated numbers? Are you still dizzy? I'm sorry you're going through this. Hugs!

One of them was lymphocytes which makes sense because I've been sick so my body is still fighting shit off. The other was chloride. My sodium intake needs to drop. Neither nimber was dramatically high. Just above the normal range.

The Dr. Didn't call b/c it was "normal". The info was sent to my pt portal. I did ask her to clarify. I'm a pain in the ass.

[cubed]

Jan 28, 2015 16:18:55 GMT -5 thebanich said:

Jan 28, 2015 16:06:27 GMT -5 cubed said:

I would think it's your period too. From all you've been through recently, maybe it threw things a little askew. Were the doctors able to determine anything by the two elevated numbers? Are you still dizzy? I'm sorry you're going through this. Hugs!

One of them was lymphocytes which makes sense because I've been sick so my body is still fighting shit off. The other was chloride. My sodium intake needs to drop. Neither nimber was dramatically high. Just above the normal range.

The Dr. Didn't call b/c it was "normal". The info was sent to my pt portal. I did ask her to clarify. I'm a pain in the ass.

Good for you for asking for clarification! Only you can fight for you, right? I'm sorry you don't have any clear cut answers yet; that has to be horribly frustrating. I will send you all the drinks.

[thebanich]

Thanks Pobre. ::cue tears:: I know that this is probably 99% anxiety related. But I feel like if I didn't dig a little deeper I was never going to feel better.

My Dr. increased my Celexa dosage yesterday.

And basically begged me to call a therapist.

[arb213]

Can I ask what you take for anxiety/panic attacks? I dealt with panic attacks for the past couple years(usually happened out in public- pounding heart, dizziness, nausea, the works). I take Klonopin as needed and I find it works well but its so short acting.

[brewcitygal]

Hugs, thebanich‌. It's so hard when you don't know what's going on with your body.

[thebanich]

Jan 28, 2015 17:13:59 GMT -5 arb213 said:

Can I ask what you take for anxiety/panic attacks? I dealt with panic attacks for the past couple years(usually happened out in public- pounding heart, dizziness, nausea, the works). I take Klonopin as needed and I find it works well but its so short acting.

I take Celexa daily and have klonopin for panic attacks.

[spw123]

I dont know all the back story but hugs for you. I am a MH professional and know both first hand, and through clients how rough anxiety can be. Please see a therapist!