Weird medical problems

[Jonb3750]

*SOMEBODY HELP*
Hey I just wanna post what the hell is going on with me. I've been lifting most my life but have been off scene for 6 years. I got messed up with recreational drugs and hardcore opiates and did a bunch of time over it. Well I started working back out when I came home a few months ago. So now I'm having these crazy symptoms whenever I lay down no matter the time of day and gets better after some time getting back up. It feels like a falling sensation in my chest with pains shooting and muscles twitching in arms and face I get partial paralysis and it is very freakn scary man. My chest will hurt the entire next morning. My fave feels flushed and I'm exhausted..there's more to it than that but it's the weirdest symptoms ever. I think it may have started even before I started working out again because I started getting bad sleep paralysis and night terrors then. But now it's happening before I fall asleep whenever I'm laying down. I've had routine bloodwork done and a head CT and an EKG but it was days later after I hadn't had an episode in three days. I'm scheduled for another doctor Thurs and a referral to Cardiology. My best friend died from complications of Endocarditis and Pericarditis and I sweary symptoms almost got Pericarditis on the head. Another thing is that I did get diagnosed with a hiatal hernia like 20 yrs ago. Is there anyway that thing could've gotten way bigger and now it's impeding my heart's regular functions. Also started bruising ber easily a few months ago. I hope someone can help or at least give me some ideas I have doctor's appointments coming up so I'm doing what I need to but I feel like they think I'm crazy or don't take me seriously because of my past drug history. I had a really bad episode last night and feel like shit today. This really sucks cause I have a couple years clean time and the rest of life is going really well. What is wrong with me??

 

[Outlier]

Did you have any abnormalities on your blood work?

Pericarditis will typically cause abnormal EKG readings, such as global ST elevation and accompanied by a fever. Have you ever been treated for anxiety or panic attacks? History of atrial fibrillation?

At this point, no one will be able to offer you a definitive diagnosis. Just like above, everyone will be guessing and everything will be speculation. You are doing the correct thing by being evaluated by medical professionals. The 2D echocardiogram or holter monitor your Cardiologist will likely order may give some insight into what is going on. However, it may not and you may have to be seen by a different specialist. In any event, stay calm and be patient. Consider keeping a journal, making mention what you were doing, eating prior to the events. Record the time of day, the duration. Be as detailed as you can.

 

[Jonb3750]

My blood work all came back normal. I have had anxiety bad in the past, but I know what it's like and this is something very different and strange. I read something about how a hiatal hernia can get enlarged to the point it puts pressure on your heart valve and some nerve I don't know the name of. I'm not sure if this could be it either but like u said it's all speculation until I know, what other type of specialist do you think I could have to see? The only thing I've done differently the past few months was start working out again and I have a strenuous job in a tire warehouse.

 

[Jonb3750]

I did have a TIA in 2012 at age 29 from recreational drug use before I got clean.

 

[fike]

My blood work all came back normal. I have had anxiety bad in the past, but I know what it's like and this is something very different and strange. I read something about how a hiatal hernia can get enlarged to the point it puts pressure on your heart valve and some nerve I don't know the name of. I'm not sure if this could be it either but like u said it's all speculation until I know, what other type of specialist do you think I could have to see? The only thing I've done differently the past few months was start working out again and I have a strenuous job in a tire warehouse.

I see you didn’t get many replies on this. Did it get better? I know you said it doesn’t feel like anxiety from your past, but you sound like you’re having a panic attack, bro. I’ve experienced some of the same things in the past and it was from stress and depression. I was having panic attacks and my body and mind were having some fucked up, acrobatic type symptoms going on to cope with and handle it. Scary for sure. Go see a therapist or psychiatrist, though. Don’t be a tough guy about it. Get your mind sorted, brother.

 

[Jonb3750]

I see you didn’t get many replies on this. Did it get better? I know you said it doesn’t feel like anxiety from your past, but you sound like you’re having a panic attack, bro. I’ve experienced some of the same things in the past and it was from stress and depression. I was having panic attacks and my body and mind were having some fucked up, acrobatic type symptoms going on to cope with and handle it. Scary for sure. Go see a therapist or psychiatrist, though. Don’t be a tough guy about it. Get your mind sorted, brother.

Hey man thanks for reaching out. Actually alot has happened since then. I have an MRI scheduled tomorrow and neurologist appointment Monday they think I may have inflammation on my brain. I've really got alot worse since then and have been in the ER many times. I had some sort of seizure last week and went by ambulance. The pains have localized themselves to my head in the back by my brain stem and dizzy spells have gotten bad. It feels like I'm shocked w a tazer in the head any time I'm in a prone position. The doctor said that could be because when there is fluid or inflammation on your brain the pressure increases greatly while prone because of the positioning of your head. I hope I get answers soon. She thinks this all stems from an incident that happened 16 months ago. I was jumped by four guys and lifeflighted to the hospital where I spent three days in ICU one of them on a ventilator. I had seven separate seizures and five broken bones in my face. It was pretty bad stuff. I didn't think anything was wrong after I healed up. Then a few months later started getting horrible dizzy spells that went away again for a few months then came back on two more separate occasions of until they disappeared completely like nine months ago. Then two months back all these problems started happening. My doctor believes I may have TBI or traumatic brain injury that has been undiagnosed for the whole time. I was in prison when this happened so I don't get the best medical care, if u know what I mean. Anyways I hope to get some answers soon man...thanks for taking the time to comment...

 

[fike]

Hey man thanks for reaching out. Actually alot has happened since then. I have an MRI scheduled tomorrow and neurologist appointment Monday they think I may have inflammation on my brain. I've really got alot worse since then and have been in the ER many times. I had some sort of seizure last week and went by ambulance. The pains have localized themselves to my head in the back by my brain stem and dizzy spells have gotten bad. It feels like I'm shocked w a tazer in the head any time I'm in a prone position. The doctor said that could be because when there is fluid or inflammation on your brain the pressure increases greatly while prone because of the positioning of your head. I hope I get answers soon. She thinks this all stems from an incident that happened 16 months ago. I was jumped by four guys and lifeflighted to the hospital where I spent three days in ICU one of them on a ventilator. I had seven separate seizures and five broken bones in my face. It was pretty bad stuff. I didn't think anything was wrong after I healed up. Then a few months later started getting horrible dizzy spells that went away again for a few months then came back on two more separate occasions of until they disappeared completely like nine months ago. Then two months back all these problems started happening. My doctor believes I may have TBI or traumatic brain injury that has been undiagnosed for the whole time. I was in prison when this happened so I don't get the best medical care, if u know what I mean. Anyways I hope to get some answers soon man...thanks for taking the time to comment...

That sounds terrible, dude!!!! I truly hate to hear you’re going through that. I hope you get some answers to what’s going on. Take care of yourself. Try to stress your body out too much. Take care. Update here when you find something out. I’m xurious

 

[Jonb3750]

That sounds terrible, dude!!!! I truly hate to hear you’re going through that. I hope you get some answers to what’s going on. Take care of yourself. Try to stress your body out too much. Take care. Update here when you find something out. I’m xurious

Definitely will man...and I'm trying to chill as much as possible. Like it's hard because my job is strenuous warehouse work and I can't afford not to go, ya know, bills wait for no man. It's odd because I've been keeping a diary on my health situation and days that I go workout and work days that I should feel even worse aren't like that. There's no direct correlation between my physical activity and being more or less symptomatic. Easy chill days I may have a terrible night dealing with this shit. Then days I overexert myself may have nights with less severe symptoms. No rhyme or reason. It has to be based on a molecular level, something to do with cortisol levels on a given day. I'm no doctor but I've definitely been trying to find out what wrong with me. You are always your best advocate! Just now I'm starting to feel like the doctors are also on my side instead of screaming mental health. Of course I'm struggling with mental health to some degree, I feel like I'm gonna go to sleep one night and not wake up....I'll keep u updated...

 

[narta]

Get better man. I hate when people get their life in order to see them struggle for no reason. I hope you get it resolved and enjoy your life from now on.

Keep us updated!

 

[Jonb3750]

Thanks, I went to primary last night and she gave me another shot of Decadron 25mg for inflammation. It seemed to help..."some" I didn't have the electric that I get in my head, but I did have some involuntary muscle movements in my left foot, pretty exaggerated movement as well. Also had an instance where I was laying there one moment then I suddenly became aware of laying there staring at the ceiling again with a super weird feeling coming over me completely alert but it was almost an hour later.!! It was like I blinked and hour disappeared!! It's probably the weirdest thing that ever happened so far. It's like my brain circuited out then back in and it was like the time was just lost. That can't be a good thing at all!! I called my doctor first thing this morning, she wasn't there but I relayed the experience to her nurse. It was super scary shit! There's definitely something wrong with my brain at this point it's evident. The doctor ordered a STAT MRI it's to be performed after work this evening or tomorrow. She told me she has a hunch that it may be what she called delayed onset TBI, or traumatic brain injury from where I was jumped 16 months ago in prison. It's crazy if so because that was so long ago...One thing is for certain the doctors are starting to really give a shit and not talking the anxiety b.s. they were. Too many symptoms getting worse daily. Hopefully will know something by Monday evening after MRI comes back and EEG done Monday.

 

[phenominal34]

When are all you weak minded idiots gonna realize …. SAY NO TO DRUGS, is for a reason lol !!!

What’s wrong with you …. Ummmm you did rec drugs hardcore. No remorse for you, you get what you get.

 

[Jonb3750]

How bout you fuck off

 

[Jonb3750]

You get what you get too for your way of thinking...you are no better than anyone else, I'm not even gonna take anymore time on responding your ignorance, I do t have to judge you have that's for GOD...if you even care which probably not, so really the joke on you have fun in HELL

How bout you fuck off

 

[phenominal34]

You get what you get too for your way of thinking...you are no better than anyone else, I'm not even gonna take anymore time on responding your ignorance, I do t have to judge you have that's for GOD...if you even care which probably not, so really the joke on you have fun in HELL

lol oh and god too !!! Hahaha, let me guess he (god) saved your weak minded addict ass, where was he at when you were sticking the needle in your veins or smoking that meth lol

 

[Jonb3750]

lol oh and god too !!! Hahaha, let me guess he (god) saved your weak minded addict ass, where was he at when you were sticking the needle in your veins or smoking that meth

 

[Jonb3750]

Ewww "weak minded addict ass" that hurt deep bro... I've been called worse by my grandmother for stealing her benzos.. ....lmfao again... fuck off

 

[phenominal34]

Ewww "weak minded addict ass" that hurt deep bro... I've been called worse by my grandmother for stealing her benzos.. ....lmfao again... fuck off

Im sure your family is proud of you pal !!!

 

[Jonb3750]

Pal!!?!?! You sound like my grandpa after whole day of whiskey sours...

 

[Care1]

Addicts being weak minded or lacking will power is a very common misunderstanding. How much will power does it take a crack head coming off a 3 day high with no money, no sleep, crazy withdrawal, no car, barely any clothes and in a place he doesn't even recognize: how much will power does he have to overcome all that and still get more crack? How much mind power to figure all that out?


And more times than not it is the addict's mind's power that keeps them in active addiction and bc it is their mind's power over them and they can't get free from their overpowering mind that they stay in pursuit of their addiction, their obsession against all else. Their mind is too powerful.

Addiction is at root a spiritual problem which means their mind is ruling their actual being to the point of leading them to being detrimental to their body and their life.

This is why surrender is necessary in most cases to start to liberate from the mind that has taken control over the addict's life.

Now I say this not as a drug or substance addict bc I'm not that kind of addict. What I mean is I might've been a binge addict here and there of mostly drug-enhanced sex as I am more of a pussy addict(in recovery) than substance but I never lost much in life due to addiction but that doesn't mean I haven't learned and participated in addiction classes not to mention in my own liberation of my own spirit/life/being from my own mind which had many addictions. Superiority can be an addiction and ego is most definitely an addiction. You know the kind that is boosted by putting others down and thereby overcompensating for it's own inferiority by convincing itself, at other's expense, it's own superiority?


To the O.P. :
2 things that may or may not pertain to you;
a friend of mine had an old brain bleed and he had similar symptoms and they found it via MRI and put a stint in his brain and he has been fine ever since. He was lucky. His was from a motorcycle accident probably. I was a pro boxer and I probably have mild(I hope) CTE but what I have personally experienced that has any similarity is from sleep apnea. What I discovered by accident when I had double inguinal hernia repair is by sleeping with my head elevated I solved my sleep apnea issue but even if you don't have sleep apnea as some sort of contributing factor: perhaps sleeping with your head/upper back elevated by using a wedge or elevating your mattress like an adjustable bed by putting pillows up under the top of it or like me- I got a craftmatic type adjustable bed and now my only problem is shortened abs that I have to stretch out every day. So maybe elevating your mattress will help you since lying prone seems to mess you up.
So idk if anything I said you can use or not but it's all I got.

Best of luck to you.

 

[mvl]

I'm sorry man what you're going through sounds awful. I know long term opioid use can effect the cardiovascular system and what you're describing sounds like Transient Ischemic Attack to me, I knew someone who got them and it could take the form of anything from a dizzy spell to full blown Status Epilepticus. Some kind of TBI / CTE from getting jumped combined with an underlying vascular issue would make a lot of sense. The good side of it is that brains do heal, it just takes time. Hope the MRI has good news for you.