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Question: Just trying to determine if my symptoms are more than just stress related and if I should go to the doctor or suck it up.Symptoms:
Increasing cluster headaches that are worse behind my right eye
blurred vision
out of the blue full body sweating with shakes
always tired
Increased sleep paralysis episodes
According to my fit bit my resting heart rate is 58
I am walking 10+ miles per day
I do take 100 mg tramadol 2x day for knee pain (replacement)
I am an energy drink consumer 1 to 4 cans depending on the day
High stress job
Average 5 hours sleep
Increasing cluster headaches that are worse behind my right eye
blurred vision
out of the blue full body sweating with shakes
always tired
Increased sleep paralysis episodes
According to my fit bit my resting heart rate is 58
I am walking 10+ miles per day
I do take 100 mg tramadol 2x day for knee pain (replacement)
I am an energy drink consumer 1 to 4 cans depending on the day
High stress job
Average 5 hours sleep
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
What you are describing is consistent with physical symptoms of anxiety caused by stress. I would advise a couple of things. First, you need to visit a neurologist for management of migraine headaches. This is typically accomplished with medication such as a beta-blocker. Second, you should consider treatment for anxiety with an SSRI medication such as escitalopram, and/or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) weekly with a therapist.
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In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
What you are describing is consistent with physical symptoms of anxiety caused by stress. I would advise a couple of things. First, you need to visit a neurologist for management of migraine headaches. This is typically accomplished with medication such as a beta-blocker. Second, you should consider treatment for anxiety with an SSRI medication such as escitalopram, and/or cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) weekly with a therapist.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Anxiety? But I do not feel anxious. I will contact a physician about the headaches, I do have a history of migraines since age 6 but these headaches are a whole new level of pain I have never experienced so I will get that addressed right away since that is the most debilitating symptom.
Still blown away by the anxiety, I will ask about therapist referrals in my area. Thank you.
Still blown away by the anxiety, I will ask about therapist referrals in my area. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome!
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
You are welcome!
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private web address below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private web address: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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