Guest guest Posted February 21, 2004 Report Share Posted February 21, 2004 Hi Sue, I can really relate to your experience! I do have a past history of panic attacks, but haven't had one in years. In my second post-myo week, my DH had to go away on business and I was alone. All of a sudden, out of the blue- panic attacks! They really are horrible; I'd forgotten how awful they are. They occured on and off for several days, and now seem to have ended. I think major suregery really takes a toll on every bit of us, body, mind and emotions. Hope you're feeling much better now! -Mindy I would highly recommend that any of you having a myo who live alone to have a relative or friend to stay with you for about 2 weeks post-myo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 Oh Sue, So sorry to hear you continue to have problems post-myo. First the pains, the urinary infection, trouble sleeping etc, then hyperventilation? I do hope you feel better soon though, and do make sure there's someone checking on you at least once a day if you're scared of having another attack again (hopefully not!). Chie So luckily it turned out to be hyperventilation but it was one of the most frightening experiences of my life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 22, 2004 Report Share Posted February 22, 2004 GOD I am so sorry to hear you are having such a hard time. Have you spoke withe Dr. Levine? Why do you think the nights are the hardest? Again, I am so sorry. I hope things get better for you soon? Do you have a relaxation tape? Debbie > I'm going to relate a story of what happened to me last night which > was very frightening at the time. I was just calmly watching > TV 'Friends' in fact when I felt a numbing in my legs, then a > tingling sensation, then I was having trouble breathing. At this > point I picked up the phone and dialled '999' for an ambulance- my > natural instinct. While on the phone I felt as if electricity was > going through me like I was being electrocuted and as if I would > collapse at any moment- my heart was racing - I was so frightened I > screamed. The voice on the other end kept telling me to be calm. Then > my neighbours appeared and within seconds the ambulance arrived. It > felt as if I couldn't breathe- and the ambulance man talked to me in > a calm voice getting me to slow my breathing right down. So luckily > it turned out to be hyperventilation but it was one of the most > frightening experiences of my life. > > Obviously surgery is a very physically and phychologically draining > experience. I would highly recommend that any of you having a myo who > live alone to have a relative or friend to stay with you for about 2 > weeks post-myo. I left my friends house a bit too soon and although > I'm having friends drop by every day- the evenings are the worst time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 23, 2004 Report Share Posted February 23, 2004 I hope you're feeling better now. It's sounds like a horrible experience. Az Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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