Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 This might be a little off topic and I apologize if it is. I'm currently taking care of my mom who has CHF, COPD, Afib, etc and I'm her sole caregiver. I don't *think* I having a lot of stress but our PCP seems to think I do. He just recently prescribed me protonix for acid reflux. Sometimes at night I wake up and I'm sweaty, it's not real bad, just a hassle. Sleep has been fair. Afib hasn't been significantly worse. It seems weird that I might have symptoms but I don't feel mentally worked up. When you have anxiety, you know it don't you? Thanks for any input! Lorrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 You do have a lot on your plate. Caring for a sick family member - one with many ailments sure sounds like a major stressor! I don't know your age but sweating at night can be hormonal. I have a friend who has dealt with that situation for years. She is now forty two but started in her mid thirties. You might ask your GYN if hormones could be a cause. In the meantime bless you - caregiving is challenging! Hang in there! Re: Anxiety question This might be a little off topic and I apologize if it is. I'm currently taking care of my mom who has CHF, COPD, Afib, etc and I'm her sole caregiver. I don't *think* I having a lot of stress but our PCP seems to think I do. He just recently prescribed me protonix for acid reflux. Sometimes at night I wake up and I'm sweaty, it's not real bad, just a hassle. Sleep has been fair. Afib hasn't been significantly worse. It seems weird that I might have symptoms but I don't feel mentally worked up. When you have anxiety, you know it don't you? Thanks for any input! Lorrie Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Lorrie - sometimes you have anxiety and stress and you don't know it until the situation causing the stess is over! I can imagine that taking care of your mom is not only rewarding, but terribly terribly stressful deep down. Any time we are solely responsible for another person's health and welfare, there is a substantial amount of stress involved. Did you remember her meds, is she comfortable, does she have a doctors appointment.. even simple things add up! And remember that stress does not necessarily have to be bad.. brides are often very stressed before and during their wedding... moving to a new house can be stressful... I take protonix too... find it not as effective as prevacid, but ok. If you're sleeping poorly you might try taking it at night... often poor sleep is caused by heartburn, and a protonix right before bed will calm your tummy, and hopefully give you a better night sleep! You also might try to exercise to burn off some of the stress you don't feel... I know alot of people use exercise for this reason. Stef nighthawksblues nighthawksblues@...> wrote: This might be a little off topic and I apologize if it is. I'm currently taking care of my mom who has CHF, COPD, Afib, etc and I'm her sole caregiver. I don't *think* I having a lot of stress but our PCP seems to think I do. He just recently prescribed me protonix for acid reflux. Sometimes at night I wake up and I'm sweaty, it's not real bad, just a hassle. Sleep has been fair. Afib hasn't been significantly worse. It seems weird that I might have symptoms but I don't feel mentally worked up. When you have anxiety, you know it don't you? Thanks for any input! Lorrie Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 1, 2006 Report Share Posted February 1, 2006 Sometimes I don't know it, oddly enough. Re: Anxiety question This might be a little off topic and I apologize if it is. I'm currently taking care of my mom who has CHF, COPD, Afib, etc and I'm her sole caregiver. I don't *think* I having a lot of stress but our PCP seems to think I do. He just recently prescribed me protonix for acid reflux. Sometimes at night I wake up and I'm sweaty, it's not real bad, just a hassle. Sleep has been fair. Afib hasn't been significantly worse. It seems weird that I might have symptoms but I don't feel mentally worked up. When you have anxiety, you know it don't you? Thanks for any input! Lorrie Web Page - http://www.afibsupport.com List owner: AFIBsupport-owner For help on how to use the group, including how to drive it via email, send a blank email to AFIBsupport-help Nothing in this message should be considered as medical advice, or should be acted upon without consultation with one's physician. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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