Chest pains for 2 days

mommamia · 07-14-2006, 01:02 PM

So I've been having anxiety issues forever(controllable by self talk when I was younger) and to the point of full blown panic attacks since ds was born. OBGYN wanted to put me on anit depressants 6 mos after ds but I refused. Dh didn't want me on that kind of stuff anyway. Their close monitoring for worsening depression(per the info included suicidal tendencies) was not up to par with the attention a person starting that stuff needs IMO. I control the fearful thoughts but there are times with stress that they creep back. I start checking on dh and ds when they are sleeping making sure they are breathing and such, just fear that something bad will happen.

For the past few days, ds has taken to throwing bad fits and my housework is overwhelming, I have been havign chest pains and my body is just tight from stress. I took some left over Xanax the OBGYN prescribed me and have only used them off and on when I can't talk myself out of freakin out. Well, I felt better then than I have in weeks and my body was relaxed.

Do you think my reg doc would think I'm a druggie or something bad about me if I asked for a refill? The OBGYN, I don't see anymore but can't get an appt with for months out anyway. I only have 2 left and that will probably get me a month or two but I am afraid that when they run out I'll have a spell where I can't breathe again. It doesn't happen often but it's nice to know something can help me when I get this way. The thing is I don't want to have to take stuff but at some point I will need pain management for a bum knee too and I don't want him to get the wrong impression about me. I've probably just given you guys a bad one just typing this.

I swear I'm not an addict, pain medicenes and stuff in the past have expired before I used them and this Xanax script of 20 is over a year old. I am scared though that I can't seem to control this tension.

blessed_with_6 · 07-14-2006, 01:07 PM

I think you definitely need to see a dr. I can't imagine him not helping you..and he won't think you are an addict. Plus, there may be something better than the Xanax now...and only he would know. Please go..and let us know. You will be in my prayers.

mommamia · 07-14-2006, 01:09 PM

I wanted to add my monthly cycles have been 2-3months apart ever since and the ob only wanted to give me bc which cause bad reactions. Otherwise, I have just gotten lose weight. I don't know what to do but ask my primary care doc to reevaluate these issues.

I talk to dh about it but I think he's getting sick of listening as just says do something about it and then off to work or do one of his hobbies.

mhender · 07-14-2006, 01:18 PM

I would definately see your primary care doc - he will probably give you another refill and refer you to a psychiatrist. Look for a practice that has a psycologist or a counselor and a psychiatrist. That way you can try therapy/counseling, but the psychiatrist will be there with meds if you need them. Please don't be ashamed - that's why these meds are available. They won't think you are crazy - believe me, my husband sees people in the ER and that's usually where the junkie/addicts go - they don't make a scheduled appointment with a primary care. There is a tremendous amount of stress in our world, and if your personal DNA didn't give you the skills to cope with it - get help! You wouldn't think less of someone for taking insulin to control their diabetes, would you? Good luck - you are doing the right thing!

Spoodler · 07-14-2006, 01:19 PM

Your post concerns me. I think you should talk to your doctor and discuss your options instead of the off-and-on self medication you are practicing now.

Good luck.

annemc · 07-14-2006, 01:36 PM

I think Spoodler is absolutely right, self meds are a dangerous route to go, our bodies change expecially after having a baby, please see your primary Doctor for a check up if nothing else

He can perscribe you a stand by medicine that would be better to suited to you or maybe you only need a light mediciation to keep your right.

He wont think your an addict there is a big difference and they spot them quickly so you dont have anything to worry about

be gentle with yourself

Anne

june72 · 07-14-2006, 01:44 PM

Don't worry about what people think, you know your body. Will be praying for you.

caitlyn&michaelsmom · 07-14-2006, 02:13 PM

Go see your doctor as soon as you can get an appt. You need to get a checkup and possibly medication to help you. You can take much better care of your family if you are not stressed this badly all of the time.

momtojadepeytonreese · 07-14-2006, 02:52 PM

i had anxiety attacks after first daughter was born dr obgyn put me on paxil. I went nuts finally saw psych dr forget which kind the one that can prescribe meds. He said that the paxil was actually making my symptoms more acute. I stopped immediately. Was better immediately. He gave me valium. I dont take it but about once a year but just knowing its there has helped me.

mommamia · 07-14-2006, 05:30 PM

I talked to dh, he agreed to help me more around the house. He wants me to see our primary doc and figure this out. He just doesn't want me taking an anti-depressant just b/c a nursing midwife gave it to me. My primary doctor didn't think they were a good idea either. Basically, he wants me to see the doc and have him run tests or get counseling. The actual OBGYN offered counseling when she wrote the prescription for Xanax but I had to see the midwife for my appointment. She's the one who gave me the anti-depressant and said I might try counseling in addition to taking it, where the OBGYN said we'd try counseling first when we spoke on the phone. That's dh's biggest concern as far as that stuff goes.

Dh knows I've been going through alot(physically and emotionally) and wants me to work it out the right way with an actual doctor seeing me. So I will go and see what my primary doctor can come up with. I don't think I'm going back to the OB/GYN group. I couldn't get an appointment for 4 months if I want to see my actual OBGYN doctor. I know there's another female doctor at my primary's group that does GYN stuff though so maybe I will get the benefit of 2 doctors working together. I'm going to see my primary doctor at least once though even if he just prescribes a day spa. I want him to know everything that's going on. I trust his opinion. He's caught things that other docs have missed before. My OB thinks nothing of 60+ days between menstral cycles or the cramps in between, or alot of facial hair, or any of the other things that bug me like how stressed I am today...I think I've gotten quick, easy fixes to move me through there.

Dh wants to take me out to dinner tonight. He's trying to help me feel better.