Feeling anxious

[Drakesisland]

Over last mnth my anxiety has been getting worse I am on quite a few tablets for type2diabetes, high cholesterol, now beet blocker for heart waiting to see cardiologist getting dizzy spells heart pounding worrying about the meds I’m on is it them that’s making me feel yuk a lot in a lot pain so take cocodamal and to sleep mirtazapan now high blood pressure gone really low on tablets for that to it is worrying me a lot

[Hidden]

Has your doctor referred you to the cardiologist because she suspects you have a heart rhythm disturbance like atrial fibrillation? Are your thyroid function tests normal?

[Drakesisland in reply to Hidden]

Yes doctor referred me heart monitor showed a lot dips also sometimes finding bit hard breathing an feel heart faster just don’t feel well could it be meds’ I’m still feeling anxious be glad when see heart doc must try eat healthier I tend eat wrong things not doing myself any favours

[AIW58]

Hi

It is scary feeling unwell and anxious but remind yourself there are things you can control that can help.

can you investigate strategies to control your anxiety, breathing exercises and simple meditation will help your anxiety and also your physical condition for eg your high BP.

If your BP is now low because of a new medication that could account for dizziness. When our BP drops the heart beats harder to compensate. Presumably you check your BP at home. Do some readings at home and if it is low ring your GP on Monday to get some advice.

Other thing to look at is your diet. A good diet will help your type 2 diabetes and your BP. There is evidence that some people can reverse their type 2 diabetes by changing their diet. Your GP or practice nurse can help you.

Re seeing the cardiologist if it a long wait it is worth ringing the appointments people to say you can take a short notice cancellation - (assuming you can of course).

take care

[Drakesisland in reply to AIW58]

Thank you for reply I’m seeing cardiologist on 24th April had heart monitor on for 2 wks it showed a lot of dips so was put on bisprolol my diet must admit is poor need kick in behind not helpin with diebetes my anxiety is getting bad especially when I’m in city centre

[AIW58 in reply to Drakesisland]

it's good you don't have too long to wait til you see the cardiologist and I hope they help and reassure you.

good luck

[Fairycakes13 in reply to AIW58]

Thank you