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anxiety anyone?
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02-11-2007, 06:06 AM
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Posts: 15
Hysterectomy: January 22nd, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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anxiety anyone?
I'll be three weeks post-op tomorrow (tvh-bso) and have been experiencing episodes of anxiety ( or at least that's what i think it is). Has anyone experienced this or am I being a bit of a dram a queen? Any insight is appreciated.
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02-11-2007, 06:47 AM
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Posts: 144
Hysterectomy: September 28th, 2006
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anxiety anyone?
Absolutely, especially at three weeks out, there were episodes of sheer terror and anxiety. Quiet, but powerful. Who knows if this is a physical, emotional or mental reaction to the stress. I know that I repressed a great deal, so that my family would see that good ol' brave front. However, since we communicate in all sorts of ways - both voluntary and involuntary - they weren't fooled and neither was my body.
Post surgery is as an imperative a time to deal with whatever's bugging us as is pre-surgery. Did we fear waking up during surgery? Not waking up at all? Finding cancer? Are we still afraid we've experienced more losses than we know?
Then again, if there are purely medical reasons for your anxiety, that's something you can certainly address with medical professionals.
In the end, you're experiencing a perfectly normal reaction to extraordinary trauma, and you're in good (and vast) company.
shaden3
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02-11-2007, 09:16 AM
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Hysterectomy: November 14th, 2006
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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anxiety anyone?
I was dealing with the loss of my mother, my young teenage daughters depression and hospitalization, my fathers cancer diagnosis, my dad needing emergency surgery and spending 40 days in the hospital, and my sister having clots the size of dinner plates. I reached a breaking point and became so anxious I felt like I was walking around with a ball of fear in the middle of my stomach all the time. I started seeing a therapist and started on Effexor, which is an antidepressant/antianxiety medication. Both have helped tremendously. I have since lost both my dad and my sister. I am still seeing my therapist a couple of times a month. I am on the lowest dose of medication and hopefully will go off it later this year.
I encourage you to seek help for the anxiety. It made all the difference in the world for me.
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02-11-2007, 09:29 AM
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Posts: 10
Hysterectomy: January 10th, 2007
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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anxiety anyone?
Ii'm still dealing with that. Mornings are the worst...I was nearly suicidal. But by evening, I was usually better, so I figured it was something more physiological. I thought it was hormones at first, but realized, and had it confirmed, that it was coming off the medication that was causing it. Though we think of "withdrawals" as something connected to addiction, it isn't always. Withdrawals can also mean just simply what it is...withdrawing from something our body thinks it needs - even after a short time. And if you're a lightweight like I am with medication, going off can be particularly hard.
There's a product called Innerlight Supergreens that I'm taking. I've been told I can't use links, so let me know if you need help finding it. It was presented on the early show by Robert Young and has proven to be a good alternative to traditional remedies. It'll detoxify my body quicker than just waiting and get rid of the chemicals caused by anesthesia, morphine, and all of the other medication. If you're interested, you can find it on the web but don't start taking it until you're totally ready to be off medication of any kind, since it cleans everything out pretty quickly and renders most traditional medicine useless. ALSO: start on a lower dose - because you're body has just had some pretty shocking things done to it, it's very sensitive. It's caffeine-free which is good since caffeine is the last thing you need when you're trying to rest. It's also loaded with anti-oxidants, raspberry leaf which is terrific for healing the feminine organs, dandelion for iron, alfalfa and spearmint which heal the body as well. I'm not a fanatic about natural remedies, believe me, but this has really helped me. It's not a quick fix, but long-term it will prove better for my body. My DR offered anti-depressants, but I took those for 10 years and it took 1 year for me to get off of them, so I really didn't want to face that experience (anti-depressants made me very dependant and I turned into a black hole...no emotion or feeling whatsoever).
Ssometimes having something less chemical and more natural can be a good way to go also. It's completely up to you and you have to do what's best for you, but I wanted to give you another option. This IS NOT medical advice...it's simply something I've tried and is working for me. Just my two cents. Let us know how you're doing!
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02-11-2007, 09:39 AM
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Posts: 10,079
Hysterectomy: September 13th, 2004
Surgery Type: TVH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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anxiety anyone?
Hi (((kozzie)))
I'm sorry you're struggling with the anxiety. I didn't have to deal with it myself but there is a very good article about how Hormones Affect Anxiety and Depression in the hormone article list. It might help give you information to help you decide what you need to do and if it is hormone related.
I hope you can find the answer you need to feel better soon.
's, Rita
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02-11-2007, 05:05 PM
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Hysterectomy: January 22nd, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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anxiety anyone?
Thank you so very much !!! I find mornings are the worst time for me. I'm sorry that you also have to deal with this. It stinks. I've also found that even the slightest bit of caffeine throws me totally off kilter. It's reassuring to hear I am not alone in this. I was beginning to think I was nuts. I also tend to forget that I am only three weeks out of surgery and probably expect more of myself than is realistic. I used to suffer anxiety attacks and took medication for them. I still have some, but have not used it. Anti-depressants are not an option for me because of the side effects and numerous drig allergies. I will also check out the article listed above about hormone and anxiety and depression. You all are so terrific. Thanks so much for the input and reassurances.
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02-11-2007, 05:19 PM
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Hysterectomy: January 22nd, 2007
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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anxiety anyone?
WOW - I just read the article that PreciousPearl recommended. It really hit home and made a lot of sense. My hormone levels were never checked. My doctor's partner just slapped an Estradiol .1 mg on me the day after surgery and away she went. When I saw another doc for my two week follow up she lowered the dose to .06. I feel a tiny bit better, but not like my old self yet. I'll also look for the InnerLights Super Greens. I have calcium and magnesium but of course forget to take them. I do not do well with traditional medications, so the more natural I can go the better. Thanks again for all your insight.
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02-11-2007, 06:32 PM
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Posts: 321
Hysterectomy: December 26th, 2006
Surgery Type: SAH
Ovaries: Kept 1 or both
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anxiety anyone?
i've battled depression and anxiety for years and i was quite surprised at my emotions post op. i was crabby, weepy, frustrated, angry, and felt so alone. it's starting to even out now but i would spend hours just thinking. i was already on effexor and wellbutrin and i'm afraid to think what i would have been feeling without those meds. i still have my moments and will have to be careful to watch for changes due to hormones. i hope my one little ovary can step up and keep me from going completely nuts!
this site has been a lifeline and i'm thankful for all the sisters who have been down this road and shared their experiences. thanks!!
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02-15-2007, 11:29 PM
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Hysterectomy: October 24th, 2005
Surgery Type: TAH
Ovaries: Removed both
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Little did I know...
Kozzie...I just joined and found your post. I wish I had found this website prior to my hyst/ooph! The night immediately following my surgery I had what I'll call an "episode". But the nurses passed it off as hot flashes and that calmed me for the time being. For a little further info on my situation...I was 36, had a TAH with Oophrectomy, and was not put on ANY hormones immediately following surgery...in fact, I did not receive any hormones until my 1 or 2 week check up, and then it was only a .03 dosage of Cenestin. Within 6 months, I was living fairly ordinary life of moderate hot flashes and night sweats (just like b-4 surgery) and then IT hit! I had what I thought was a heart attack and even called 911 for help, but the paramedics found nothing wrong with me and encouraged me to go home and rest...long story short... I made my husband take me to the emergency room, as I didn't want to die at home in front of my kids! After a night in the emergency room with every cardiac test run...nothing wrong with me - must just be "panic attacks due to stress". My PCP put me on Lexapro (antidepressant) and sent me home. I continued to have the attacks which would cause me to be bed-ridden for 2 days following the attacks due to exhaustion. Anyway...I started doing some research and found that my hormones...or lack there of, had more to do with my anxiety than anyone thought. I made an appointment with an Endocrinologist to get to the bottom of my problems. He said that my hormones had everything to do with my attacks and immediately put me on the Vivelle patch and I haven't had an attack since. Not to say that the patch is the answer, but giving me back the hormone level my body needed to "survive" seemed to do the trick. My only concern now is taking unapposed estrogen, which my Endo. says is perfectly fine as it is a match to the estrogen that my body used to make. Anyway...I'll post that question to the appropriate forum when I find it. Sorry for going on about this...just found a chance to vent about my unexpected anxiety and hope this helps and doesn't scare you to death!! dbmac
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