Anxiety symptoms and conditions

Everyones right this page is relief. I'm a month and a half into taking doxycycline for malaria prevention, and though the first two weeks were fine, no side effects, anxiety has been building everyday since which is very out of character for me. Today I had a near full blown panic attack, I think anyway as ive never had one before. I'm well traveled also, and have always been fine before. I have no history of mental illness or depression, but as point of interest have smoked marijuana regularly at several times in my life. Im wondering if this has had any schizophrenic interaction with the doxy. Anyway, I have experienced these effects getting worse for over a month now. I am going to hold out and take for another week as Ive left a malarious area, if i can make it another week it wont have been for nothing at least. wish me luck!

I was taking Topamax for about 2 months. I have been experiencing heart palpitations. They are scary and I went to the emergency room. They did an ekg and said everything looked fine. I stopped taking the medicine and the palpitations went away. I started taking the medicine again and I had chest pains and palpitations came back. I am wondering if anyone else has had this or is it my imagination. I do get anxiety do to the medicine where I can't calm down which probably makes everything worse.

Hi, my mother's been on toprol and then changed over to metoprolol xl 50 mg after she had a stroke. She also has rheumatic heart disease. Her primary doctor had mentioned that this drug will help keep her blood pressure low and is an extra protection for my mother against another stroke. My mother never had a history or a case of high blood pressure . This medicine sounds like it should be prescribed only to those who has a bad case of high blood pressure or palpitations.
From reading everyone's post on here, it sounds like my mother has some of those side effects as well.

My dad is telling me she has weird dreams all the time where she wakes up and scream. She has anxiety and always tells me she is scared of me when I stare at her. Shes in bed all day, seems like she has a major case of fatigue. Sounds like it could very well be the side effect of this drug. I will be consulting her primary to lower her dose to 25mg and monitor changes and if they seem positive, maybe we should discontinue this drug all in all.

Just wanted to add my comments because I read this site on the day of my first dosage and the comments really worried me, esp. comments such as the drug should be taken off the market. I completed my 10 day treatment (2x daily at 100mg) of doxy 3 days ago and had no issues. This is from someone who is allergic to penicillin and sulfa class medicines. In fact, I was put on the doxy due to my allergies and I fully expected to break out in hives or worse the moment I swallowed the first pill. Days passed and no news. One day I even got cocky and decided to take it on an empty stomach. Nausea arrived within the 1/2 hour so I took it daily at exactly 1 hour after eating and the nausea never returned.

That said, I believe that the side effects described here are definitely possible. I just think it depends on the individual because it's hard to know how your body will respond. Mine tolerated the medicine well.

Thank God I found this site! I have tried every homeopathic supplement available in the health food store, trying to grow my hair back.

I have developed terrible dust allergies, and a continuous dry cough. I have experienced constant anxiety; I have trouble gathering my thoughts. I have experienced heart palpitations; I have trouble catching my breath on occasion. I did not know what was happening to me.

I just finished reading an article on *** about hair loss, where they indicated that high blood pressure medication may contribute to hair loss, so here I am.

Thanks and God bless each and every one of you for sharing your experiences. I am going to forward this link to my doctor and demand that she take me off of this horrid medication as soon as possible. I plan to treat my blood pressure with supplements, exercise and weight loss.

I have been on Nexium for 8 mo. on and off. Stopped for 15 days already and these horrible side effects are still there. Dizziness, tingling feeling on hands, feet that seems worse by the day. Dizziness, fogginess, earache, nausea, stomach pain much better, but the tingling... Went to ER, had cat scan, blood work, came back fine. Went to doc., did nerve cond. test and all is fine. Was prescribed Xanax for anxiety (severe sometimes). Next stop is Neurologist and a psychiatrist because everybody thinks I'm over reacting and going coocoo. Please anyone know how long these crappy symptoms might last? Could be months? Appreciate any help...

I am so thankful to all of you ladies for posting your experiences with the Mirena. I am having mine removed next week and I can not wait. I am not looking forward to 'crashing' after the removal but am hoping it will subside the symptoms I have been experiencing. I had the Mirena inserted in Jan 09. At first I really thought it was the best birth control ever. My Doctor insited that there were no major side effects. I have since gained 25 lbs and can not drop the weight. I even tried Nutri Systems for 2 months with no success. I have had uncontrollable mood swings, anxiety, depression, and panic attacks. I was hospitalized in Sept 09 because the panic attacks and anxiety had gotten so bad. I am currently on Prozac, Celexa, and Ativan. I have also been experiencing major headaches. My Doctor continues to insist that the Mirena has nothing to do with my symptoms. After reading the experiences of other women, I am not so sure I believe my Doctor anymore.

Started taking Yasmin almost 3 years ago. I took it for 3 years straight. I started have loss of sex drive. Very irritable. Then the anxiety came like a storm. Crying, depressed. I first experienced the attack when I was driving. It traumatized me and I haven't been able to drive by myself since without fear. Its now been 8 months off Yasmin and the anxiety got better but comes back often. Feeling really anxious. Im scared of all kinds of things I was never scared about before. All I know is I dont think I would have made it through without Jesus helping me stay in my right mind. I have not took any medication or have seen a doctor yet due to no insurance but I will be going soon because I haven't had my monthly cycle consistently since June. Ask Jesus to help you make it through these tough times ladies he will keep you in his perfect peace.

I have been taking flomax for around 3 months and have unexplained periods of anxiety. The Anxiety attacks last for up to one hour.

When I am in situations which involve stress, I come somewhat of a basket case. This is not like me at all. I am usually able to handle very stressful situations without problem.

I have mild ,depression, which I take an antidepressant for, so I have been associating the problem with that. On occasion my depression flairs up, I take a bit more of my antidepressant for a short time and things resolve themselves. It has not been working this time.

I am going to stop taking the flomax and see what happens.

My issue is that more than a few of the women here are blaming this IUC for issues they would have had regardless. Take the woman on her second Mirena who is taking medications for thyroid issues and has gained weight. Thyroid issues cause severe weight gain. Then there is the one who was already taking medications for mental issues, but she is certain it is the IUCs fault.

I have been on Mirena for a few weeks now. I have lower back issues (likely because I sleep on my couch most nights), migraines (which I have had since I was about 12), mood stabilization issues (an ongoing problem since puberty), insomnia, and anxiety (both for the past 12 years). The only real issue I can attribute directly to Mirena is the fact that my boobs are sore, which happens every time nature comes to visit. If I come across anything in the future that can actually be blamed on my IUC, I will let you know.

I am sorry for all of the women who had placement issues or who have had actual side effects from Mirena. Nothing is perfect and some women have more issues than others. Remember, it is a drug and not all drugs behave the same for everyone. I know quite a few women that currently have Mirena, some coming up on their date to have a new one put in, and all say that they will. One woman I know had such painful swelling that she had it taken out and replace with Paraguard, which gave her worse cramps and longer periods, but at least she could pick up her grandson (my son) without wincing. As with anything, do your research before choosing you birth control and understand that any of them may affect you differently.

I can not take pills or have shots because the estrogen makes me bleed continuously until I stop with the pills or shots. I won't do copper because, quite frankly, I think it's unfair to have more periods when you don't want any babies. I hate condoms and I am allergic to latex anyway (I know you can get other kinds, but they cost more and I still hate condoms). Diaphragms and cervical caps really kill the mood and aren't all that effective. Spermicide is just messy and, again, isn't that effective. That, by the way, is how I narrowed it down to Mirena. So far, so good.

I started taking Synthroid 50mcg about 6 months ago. I was first resistant to do so cause I don't really feel anything abnormal except that I was always cold and midl dry skin. I was told that I was hypothyroid and if I don't take Synthroid it will be worse.
Now my blood test is showing that I have too much T4 and low TSH. My primary doctor told me to still take Synthroid but cut the dose into half. I feel chest pain. My endocrinologist told me to stop cold turkey and suspect that I have autoimmune thyroiditis where the hormone goes up and down.

I am confused. Did anyone stop taking the drugs cold turkey? I feel so tired since I stop.

Hi ladies. I am also glad I have found this website. I have had the Mirena for almost 2 years now and I have noticed many of the side effects that everyone has mentioned, especially cramping and anxiety. One thing that started a few weeks ago were heart palpitations. HAS ANYONE OUT THERE ALSO EXPERIENCED THIS? It has been really scary and I have been to a cardiologists who did several tests and can't find anything wrong with my heart, and I have never had them before. It is going on 3-4 weeks of having them, on top of feeling irritable, anxious, easily stressed out, memory loss, and just overall not myself. I am beginning to think the Mirena could be the root of all this. I am thinking of having in taken out to see if the heart palpitations go away......It would be great to know if anyone else has experienced this.

Took my first lisinopril/HCTZ tablet about 5:30 pm yesterday. 20mg--lisinopril/12.5-HCTZ. It's 4:05 am and I haven't slept a wink. Got up a half hour ago and found this site. Exhausted, but feel like I'm high or something. Have taken 2 imodiums tonight. Have had a pounding headache for hours (very unusual)...a stiff neck (also unusual). Feel lousy and achey. Don't like this drug at all. None of these side effects are listed in the drug packaging. My BP was 150/70 in his office yesterday. I'm gonna try 1 more day and if this keeps up I'm off it. Can't even imagine why he put me on what seems to be a large dose.

I am so thankful to know that I am not the only one!
I have been on Yasmin 21 for over 3 years now..and never had a history of heart problems before.
I started getting Heart Palpitations shortly after i started. I never thought it was the pill, but a very stressful boss..and anxiety i just assumed was from working there.
But now it all makes sense.
I am CONSTANTLY cold...I usually have to take hot showers multiple times a day especially at night just to stay warm and keep my body temperature normal.
Cold weather is brutal. I can't even walk in it if it's freezing because i know my heart will palpatate even just for a few minutes. I was super outdoorsy before, and now im hesitant to get out of breath in any way knowing that i might initiate them.
I also find i get palpitations if i lie on my left side.
My heart also has episodes at a time if i do physical work that it would skip beats (though i have learned to control them somewhat)
This is infuriating. I never thought this was possible. I find i get the palpitations if i eat a heavy meal sometimes as well.
I can't go hiking like I used too, I am extremely paranoid...and anxious.
Creating non existent hypothetical situations.
I can't believe the amount of people with side effects especially related to the heart.
It was scary!! I got hooked up to all the monitors and machines...I thought i was going to have a heart attack and die! I went to the ER twice for palpitations and shortness of breath...(probably from being so freaked out from the palpatating) and they gave me something to calm me down..and said it was a panic attack..
Apparently no doctor even made the connection...
so sad.
Over time my sex drive had totally decreased..and that's never been a problem before.
I am supposed to start another cycle next week..
NO WAY IN HELL .

Good riddance

How have you all found coming off of Yasmin ? Is it rough?.
Also....what are some of the POSITIVE birth control alternatives you all have come across in your anti Yasmin experiences.
So that we may find peace.

This forum was a HUGE wake up call for me
Thanks for your words everyone!!!You have no idea!!

I have been taking 5mg of Lisinopril for 45 days. I only have two noticeable side effects. The first one is that instead of getting hungry at a gradual pace, I get extremely hungry and require nourishment immediately, lest I get extremely agitated. The second side effect is not so easily remedied. I am a 49 year old male in good health. This drug has increased my libido to the point that my wife is quite annoyed, and I find myself daydreaming about sex most of the day. It is difficult to stay focused on my work, and although it may sound adventurous to some of you, it has become a problem. I will have to change medications, or divorce and remarry a 20 year old woman. A third and less serious side effect appears to be bouts of anxiety, which are mild. I have been taking the dose at around 10:00 a.m. I will try taking the dose at night, before I throw in the towell and request something different.

I have been on the nuvaring for about, let's see, the past three days and I am absolutely miserable. I am a very active, outgoing, and yes, horny 19 year old. But for the past couple of days, I have not had one bit of energy to hit the gym. I haven't really had the desire to hang out with any of my friends. And my boyfriend spent the night last night, and making out with him seemed like a chore. All this just isn't me. The worst part about this is that I have had severe vaginal irritation (really itchy, red, swollen lips), and my heart is beating irregularly and very hard. My breaths are very short too. I can't even go to sleep because it is so distracting. I had anxiety before, but it has gotten much much worse. Honestly, I am going crazy right now. I would have never thought this could happen to me. Oh and of course my appetite has exceeded itself. I am not anorexic, but I don't usually eat too much. Since I have been on the Nuvaring, my appetite has increased so much. I have probably eaten ten times today. Screw this. I am going to talk to my doctor tomorrow.

Hi, my name is Stephanie and I have been on Nuvaring for seven months. At first, it seemed fine- I was really happy I did not need to take a pill every day. About four or five months in I began to get severe anxiety- I would have full on panic attacks and when I was not having one, I was worried I was going to. I feel depressed and sad, and extremely dizzy and light headed. I am going to try and go off of it, it is my third day off of it and I have not seen a change yet. I will report back when I see a change. Do these sound like Nuvaring symptoms? I have always been a but moody but overall very social and happy.

I am a healthy 26 year old .... I have been taking YAZ for a year and a half. At first, it was great - cleared up my skin, lighter periods, etc. After about a year on it, I felt more and more tired. Around my period I would become EXHAUSTED. I would also get very moody. After skipping a period on YAZ because of my upcoming wedding, I began to have HORRIBLE stomach pain. I was in the ER and they told me it was gastritis. After a follow-up test, no gastritis or other problem was found, but the pain and nausea continued for 4 weeks!!! After taking a break from the pills for 4 days (for my period) the nausea started to subside, but AS SOON as I took that next pink pill the nausea was back. I've also had some anxiety, dizziness, and muscles aches on the YAZ, which I never in my LIFE had before I started this drug. I would honestly like to see the control studies on this pill.....

I am now stopping for good. I've had friends who have had similar problems on YAZ.

I am a healthy 26 year old .... I have been taking YAZ for a year and a half. At first, it was great - cleared up my skin, lighter periods, etc. After about a year on it, I felt more and more tired. Around my period I would become EXHAUSTED. I would also get very moody. After skipping a period on YAZ because of my upcoming wedding, I began to have HORRIBLE stomach pain. I was in the ER and they told me it was gastritis. After a follow-up test, no gastritis or other problem was found, but the pain and nausea continued for 4 weeks!!! After taking a break from the pills for 4 days (for my period) the nausea started to subside, but AS SOON as I took that next pink pill the nausea was back. I've also had some anxiety, dizziness, and muscles aches on the YAZ, which I never in my LIFE had before I started this drug. I would honestly like to see the control studies on this pill.....

I am now stopping for good. I've had friends who have had similar problems on YAZ.

I am a 53 year old female. I recently was hospitalized due to chest pains. After being released from the hospital, my doctor placed me on Plavix. I now have a fine rash on my arms and thighs. It seems to be more prevalent at night. It doesn't itch much but it is annoying. I also feel a lot of anxiety and have not been able to return to work yet.

I just want to say thank you to all of you for sharing about this mirena. I myself am 27 yrs old have very bad endometriosis and other reproductive and ovarian problems. I have had countless surgeries for relief from my pain and some removal of endometriosis tissues and growths. I have been on all types of oral contraceptives to relieve my pain and it never works ive also had to have a spinal epidural done 3 times to numb my nerves from the waist down due to my pain being so severe. I was told at 18 years of age I would never be able to have children. I refused to believe that went to over 6 doctors was told the same thing by all of them but in my heart I refused to believe it..I took things into my own hands stopped all birth control and now I have a beautiful 2 yr old daughter..the doctors could not believe I was pregnant and that I was able to carry my baby full term. After having my daughter all my problems have returned and due to all Ive been through I already suffer from anxiety. Just had another surgery 2 weeks ago to remoe more endo at my follow up my doctor talked to me about mirena and made it sound like it was the answer to all my prayers I decided to do some research bc this is the same doctor that told me I couldn't have children and that I needed a complete hysterectomy and also wanted to put me on Lupron which I refused...now I am glad I did my research I am canceling my appt for tomorrow there is no way I am having this thing put in I will deal I have been doing it this long.Thank you all again for your stories and I wish the best to each and every one of you...you've saved me from making the worst decision.

I took a Zpack - (3 pills - one a day for 3 days) in June of 2006. If I could go back to that day knowing what I know now I could save myself years of pain. I have never been the same. I had all the symptoms associated with it - anxiety, sleepless nights, horrible pain in my stomach. I still deal with the stomach pain - the anxiety is very infrequent but still shows up sometimes. I went to 7 specialists have had many many tests, at one point even had my gall bladder removed. They said it showed signs of inflammation but after the surgery I still had and do have pain. I have taken super probiotics - stomach medications - everything under the sun but I still have pain. What I have found out through research is that this medication causes damage to internal organs. There has been a lawsuit against it for liver damage. What it did to me was cause damage to my adrenal glands which has made me sensitive to anything that affects the glands. (stress, caffeine, allergies, excitement, exercise, eating,) In addition it screwed up my pancreas so I have hypoglycemia. I can't drink alcohol at all without issues, and I developed an intolerance to gluten due to the damage to my organs. This is a warning to anyone out there who knows anyone taking it - STOP!

i have 17 year old twins with major anxiety and some depression . they have just started Geodon at 40mgs at night. sometimes they sleep too much and sometimes cant sleep at all. seem to have an uneven reaction which is impossible to predict. I am worried to increase the dose as they have to go to school. I am not sure this is the best medication for them but its only been 9 days and this is what doctor are recommending. Has anyone been through testing to see if this is suitable drug for their conditions? this is my major question as dont know how doctors can assess what works other than what seems to be trial and error which is frightening. They also have other symptoms, feelings of dryness in skin and eyes and flu like symptoms in muscles, stomach and chest tightness and some general feelings of malaise. Any advice anyone can give re treating major anxiety/depression would be helpful as may change their meds if geodon doesn't work for them soon.

I have been on nuvaring for the past 2 months, and changed from femcom bc pills that I felt were giving me anxiety. My doctor told me that nuvaring would have less side effects because I did not digest it like the pill, and boy was she wrong. The past 2 months I have had a dark cloud over me. I am upset, nervous, heart racing, and feeling very confused. I am a stable person and I really like my life. I just knew I hadn't been feeling like myself. I decided to take the ring out after only 4 days this months because I was feeling a lot more nervous this time. I called my doctor this morning and she told me "there must be something in your life that is making me feel this way" and that it couldn't be the nuvaring because it does not have these side effects. Since taking it out last night I feel like a whole new person. I have energy, a good feeling about life, and no thoughts that everything is going to go wrong in my life. I will also never speak to my doctor again because she didnt think anything I was saying was legit. I would NEVER recommend this to anyone. Not worth it!!!!!!