Ever since I was 7, I'd have these "episodes" where I'd get uncontrolable involuntary shaking, nausia, and numbness in my hands, feet, and lips. It only happens at night and we thought it was my diet but it happens even if I eat healthy food. My doctor told me it was a panic attack, but it happens whether I'm happy.sad, nervous, excited. depressed, awake. tired, or anything else. When I was younger, it would happen a few times a week and from there has happened less frequently. It only started worrying me when it started happening in public when I was at a party or sleeping over at my friend's house. It has only happened twice, but i am affraid it will happen again. It is embarassing and because it usually lasts more than five hours, i end up keeping everyone up all night. Please help me!
2007-03-17 16:37:28 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Mental Health
Do you black out during these episodes, or are you fully aware of your surroundings? This does not sound entirely like a simple anxiety attack. It sounds like something that may pertain to your entire nervous system. Have a neurologist check ya out. Also, anxiety attacks don't just always happen at stressful times, it is my understanding that certain physical things occur that can bring it on, like elevated heart rate or blood pressure, becoming very suddenly active after being generally relaxed for prolonged periods of time, or even being active for prolonged periods of time. Sometimes, there could things in your environment that trigger some sub-conscious stressor or repressed memory that hasn't yet found it's way to the 'surface' of your conscious awareness. I'd investigate deeper into your condition though seriously.
2007-03-17 16:46:39 · answer #1 · answered by Rick R 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to get some professional help with this. Check yourself out, physically, and psychologically. This could be panic attacks, or something else. Take it seriously. If you are having a panic attack, then the shaking and numbness could be caused by hyperventilating - breathing very fast and very shallow. Hyperventilating causes an imbalance in the oxygen levels in your body, which can cause numbness and other weird symptoms. You might try intentionally breathing very slowly and deeply if you feel one of these episodes coming on. Count your breaths slowly - in, two, three, four; out, two, three, four, etc. Keep it up for a while. If it's a panic attack, that should stop it.
2007-03-17 23:49:15 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. D. Star Reader 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is definitely something you need to have a doctor check out. And DONT just take some glib answer from him.
Keep going to a doctor, different doctor and another doctor...whatever it takes to get a diagnosis.
It isn't something your eating or not eating ( or doesn't seem like it should be anyway) so don't just fall for some answer like that.
Have your doctor do a complete physical, medical workup or whatever it takes to find out.
What you are experiencing is not something that is normal and should not be taken lightly.
Not to scare you or anything............I'm just saying that you need to find a doctor who has an actual answer for you.
2007-03-17 23:48:57 · answer #3 · answered by ETxYellowRose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm really not sure, being 13 years old, but you're probably having siezures (or however you spell it). According to my video game manual, siezures are an involuntary act of uncontrollable shaking. You should take 10 minute breaks every 30 minutes after seeing flashy lights, or anything related to bright flashes (such as going to a party with a disco ball or something). But you should really see a doctor. not just one, but get different opinions. record every doctor's suggestions, and present it to someone. you might have something seriouis. hope i helped...and hope you get help
2007-03-18 00:03:58 · answer #4 · answered by ? 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If these spells last up to 5 hours or more ask you doc to evaluate this more thoroughly. Something is going on and it needs to be checked out,. Even if it is panic attacks they can treat those with medications.
2007-03-17 23:41:33 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
These might be a form of seizure activity, you really need to see a neurologists concerning this,, and if it is panic attacks, there is medicine out there for that. He might on to try you on some ativan or something,,, Hope you can find out soon, what is wrong////
2007-03-17 23:44:15 · answer #6 · answered by crickettmc2001 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would advise you to go to different doctors and get their opinions. Another doctor may catch something that another missed. Although they are certified doctors that doesn't mean they always do the right diagnose.
2007-03-17 23:45:40 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My advice would be to seek out a doctor. There must be logical reason for why this occurs. If that doctor cannot give you an answer to your satisfaction, ask to be referred to a specialist.
2007-03-17 23:42:54 · answer #8 · answered by aerinslife 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
talk to your doctor. ask your doctor how to get rid of them. they might prescribe some pills or somthing. tell your doctor its worrying you and you don't want to just get diagnosed for somthing and then not get anything to treat it. that would really suck if i had that. im sorry that you have to put up with it. good luck!
2007-03-17 23:45:11 · answer #9 · answered by george 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You definetley need to see a doctor hun.
2007-03-17 23:44:18 · answer #10 · answered by lizo0110 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋