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Suggest Treatment For Insomnia While Having Anxiety And Depression

Posted on Thu, 2 Mar 2017

Question: I am 34 yr old female, I suffer from anxiety and depression. I have been sick since the fall with various flus and infections, have been having very poor circulation in my hands and feet, as well as purple blotches in my legs, I continue to wake up with the sweats, and have been excessively tired and sleeping excessivily as well, which is causing me regular nitemares, when usually I suffer from insomnia. my eating habits have been disrupted by upset stomach the last couple of months as well. Also my vision seems to be blurry a lot. I had a recent colonoscopy and all was fine. I've also had various blood work done and everything seems to be ok but I still don't feel myself. I recently took a pregnancy test which came back negative. I am getting worried something is being missed and there's another reason I am not getting better and can't stay healthy.

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can you tell me whether your blood pressure and thyroid levels are normal?

Detailed Answer:
Hi welcome to HealthcareMagic,

Can you tell me whether your blood pressure and thyroid levels are normal?

What is your height and weight ? Are you losing or gaining weight ?

Are your periods regular?

Have you had an abdominal sonography?

Do you exercise regularly and if so what kind?

Is there any cause for anxiety in your life?

Please answer all these questions, so that I can help you better.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Geeta Sundar (45 hours later)

my blood pressure and thyroid levels are both normal and have been checked recently
height 5' 7" and weight 155- no change
periods are regular and due to get next one this coming tuesday
I have not had an abdominal sonography
I do not exercise regularly besides cleaning houses
Anxiety is a constant but nothing out of ordinary
Thank you!

Answered by Dr. Geeta Sundar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I think there is nothing seriously wrong with you.

Detailed Answer:
Hi dear, I think there is nothing seriously wrong with you. Maybe a little constitutional problem. I will advise you the following.

Start some kind of regular exercise.

Take a multivitamin, multimineral supplement.

Take an acid suppressant and OTC digestive.

Make sure you eat a balanced diet.

No harm in taking a drug for anxiety like alprazolam for a fortnight or so.

If you still feel unwell after a month, then it'll be better to go back to your doctor for further investigations to rule out any auto immune problem.

Regards, and wish you the best.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee