another day another worry

[Cimmy]

hi all, well to really ramp up my anxiety I was at A&E yesterday with pain in my shoulder blades and shortness of breath, had an anxious 8 hour wait for bloods X-rays and to see a doctor. They are treating me for blood clots on my lung. Can you imagine what happened to my anxious mind. I had to return to hospital today for a detailed scan and it was confirmed. I’m on blood thinners and am so scared to take the tablets because I read the info pack and oh my gosh what a read(really shouldn’t of read it) but my anxiety is off the scale and I am experiencing all sorts of symptoms, I just need to calm down and accept what is going on and deal with it but my mind won’t let me. I’m so overwhelmed it’s suffocating. Don’t know what I want from this post, just needed to put it out there I suppose. Thanks for reading and take care

[012703060610]

Very scary stuff and of course your anxiety is through the roof. I am glad they have found what is the issue. I had a mini stroke about 8 years ago and was then on blood thinners. I try not to read too much of the packaging and try to read about meds online instead.....like from an academic center etc. Those packets have to list everything in the world that could go wrong to cover themselves. I am so sorry for your news but am glad you are getting treated. Will keep you in my thoughts!

[Cimmy in reply to 012703060610]

thank you for your kind reply, well it’s day 2 and I took the meds last night and I’m still here so far, so that’s a positive. I just feel so bad, my breathing has improved but I have an upset stomach, muzzy head, feel all out of sorts. My anxiety just won’t give me any peace. Part of me wants to go back to the hospital maybe because I felt safe there if that make any sense. I just don’t know what to do with myself, I’m an utter mess at the moment. Sorry for the long moaning post. I just need to off load I suppose. Anyways thank you again and take care.

[Turnipgirl]

I remember when I was getting discharged home and they gave me a bag of medicine which was the xarelto 15mg to take 2 a day for 3 weeks and then the 20mg one once a day originally for 6 months on the prescription from the hospital and I had said to sister about being frightened to take the medication and having another incident and she had reassured me I would be fine and I was.

[Cimmy in reply to Turnipgirl]

hi, oh my gosh I wish I had a reassuring sister, I took the meds last night and I’m still here, but reading all the info hasn’t done me any favours, I have all the side effects lol. I wish my anxiety would just do 1. It’s so anxiety provoking all this info they give you, never a positive I don’t think, but let the meds do their thing and hope for the best. Take care

[Rabajo]

So sorry you are having to deal with this health issue. Seems normal that you were anxious, and an eight hour wait? I would take the blood thinner pills if I were you. I took them for about a year when I got a clot by my collar bone.

[Cimmy in reply to Rabajo]

thank you for your kind reply. I know an eight hour wait wasn’t ideal but they were so busy and they were very good when I eventually saw a doctor. I am on blood thinner now and will be under the anticoagulant team for monitoring. It’s just so overwhelming but what a great and comforting response I’ve had. I feel so blessed to have found this forum. Everybody has been so kind and understanding I feel less alone and isolated. Thanks again and take care

[mizzou7016]

Cimmy the alternatives will be 100 times as worse than any potential side effects of the medication...just slow down....remember to breathe.....and take your meds.....I had the same issue and was on blood thinners for 6 months.....at 1st I was terrified...spent 3 days in the hospital.....but now i am fine and everything has cleared up.....YOU'VE GOT This

[Cimmy in reply to mizzou7016]

thank you for your support, I know I need to calm down I just can’t soothe my brain, even typing this is making me want to run to hospital and what for, I’m ok I think just feeling really anxious

[mizzou7016 in reply to Cimmy]

and that is completely normal....especially with something as serious as pulmonary embolisms...you just don't want to run the risk of it getting worse by not taking the meds...I'm not a big fan of meds either...but i've also come to the conclusion that right now some meds are a life need

[Turnipgirl in reply to mizzou7016]

My anticoagulants have become like a good friend over time!

The pharmacists are good if you are worried about medications and can reassure you.

If it's something private just ask the pharmacist for a chat in the back away from the other customers.