It hit me after I done some walking and working around the farm. I suddenly felt panic, and down both arms felt buzzing & tingly, and through my entire torso, both arms, and neck only, no where else (by entire torso I mean like I felt it like I was wearing a long sleeve shirt with a turtle neck. and I felt this painful buzzing sensation in my entire being in only those areas though-out ever fiber of my being only in those locations) I started to feel it worse and got extremely hot, and I vomited, felt nausea, thought I was having a heart attack. After I sat down for a bit and puked I started to feel better (but not really better). I was taken to the E R since I felt scared. They of course said it was acid reflux, LOL and even told me I was a diabetic when I clearly told them I was on insulin already for over 20yrs!...they never listen anyways. And the anxiety like feeling came back soon after I walked back from a chest x-ray, the pains came back with a vengence, it was 7x worse in the ER, the pain was hitting every cell of my being in my entire torso and both arms down to the wrists and neck. I got waves of extreme cold and hot, I was burning up and sweating then got entirely cold, I tore my clothes off and felt delirious in pain, I couldn't talk much to try to explain all this while sobbing. They did an EKG while the episode was happening, and it came up ok, although I have some dyastolic dysfunction already diagnosed. The ER doctor pressed all over my abdominal area and came to the conclusion it was a gallbladder attack. They even did an imagining test after that, and I had no stones. So while I was writhing in pain they gave me some anti-anxiety meds through my IV, well, that calmed me down and maybe 15 min later I zonked out & slept. When I woke up all I was told was I needed to make an appointment with a surgeon to have my gallbladder taken out! No other tests besides the imaging showing nothing wrong, nothing!. As for my background I was a 27.5 yrs Type one Diabetic Veteran at the time, its now been 29 yrs. I have had neuropathy while very young but that healed up when I was in my mid 20s. Now I have discolored skin on my legs and ankles and also around my waist. and prone to blood clots. So I was thinking my diabetes may have caused vagus nerve damage? I cannot find anywhere where this explains any of my symptoms what so ever..no where! About 6 months after that happened it started to happen again one day. I felt scared, the numbness, tingling, electrifying pains started to come up on me. I was shaking Dizzy!, I couldn't do anything to move much or it would get worse..I had my SO get me a couple pain killers I had left from the dentist 4 months prior, and he also gave me some vitamins like Vit B, a bite of banana for Potassium, salt water, and a couple other OTC vitamins. After 15-20 min, the pain killer kicked in and I lay down there trying not to think anymore and eventually went to sleep. What would cause only ths pain in my torso, down both arms and neck..like the pain is only located within everywhere of that vicinity, like Im wearing a turtle necked shirt? It happened a 3rd time, but I stayed siting down and it didn't hit me like a ton of bricks and the feeling left within an hour thank goodness..so 3x times within a year and a half this has got me. I also have problems with anxiety and prolong periods..lasting 2wks out of a month for 10 yrs, so essentially I bleed for a half a year out of a year. And recently my hair is falling out (not Covid), my nails are jagged now, I no long produce oil in my hair either. I also have extreme fatigue not relived by slept. Im 41 as of now. My blood sugars are uncontrolled, I literally cannot get them down during my periods, I take shot after shot it seems. Im just wondering what this could be diagnosed as ..when it comes to this Turtle neck sweater electrifying tingling pain that causes extreme body temperature swings, and nausea, panic and feeling like I am going to die. Ive also had problems with digestion like before I do #2 I get nausea , then after I usually feel better. I have looked everywhere for similar symptoms, but nothing comes up.Only thing I came up with is just nerve damage somewhere, MS, anxiety, thyroid, but hat all doesn't explain the big picture. Ive got painful joints as well and low back pain, when I work too much my legs also get cramps in them for days (mini blood vessels clogged up/circulation and numb feet on the sides). Just trying to give the whole picture as best as I can in a nutshell...lol..a BIG nutshell it seems. Alright, if anyone has had anything similar it would be nice to be able to research and find the proper diagnosis so it don't happen again, it is a frightening feeling.
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Hello, guest.
Because your situation is very complex, we contacted our medical staff to review your question.
Based on your symptoms, it's possible that you may be experiencing a combination of different conditions.
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Diabetic neuropathy: This is a type of nerve damage that can occur in people with diabetes. It can cause numbness, tingling, and pain in the hands, feet, and other areas of the body. It's possible that your history of diabetes may have contributed to nerve damage that is causing your symptoms.
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Gallbladder disease: Your doctors have suggested that your symptoms may be due to a gallbladder attack, even though you don't have gallstones. It's possible that you may have a condition called biliary dyskinesia, which causes the gallbladder to contract poorly, leading to pain and other symptoms.
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Thyroid problems: An underactive or overactive thyroid gland can cause a wide range of symptoms, including fatigue, hair loss, joint pain, and digestive problems. It's possible that your symptoms may be related to thyroid dysfunction.
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Anxiety disorder: Anxiety can cause a range of physical symptoms, including tingling, numbness, and pain. It's possible that your symptoms may be related to anxiety or panic attacks.
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Hormonal imbalances: Hormonal imbalances, particularly related to estrogen and progesterone, can cause a range of symptoms in women, including menstrual irregularities, fatigue, and joint pain.
It's important to discuss your symptoms with your doctor, as they may suggest further testing or evaluation to determine the underlying cause. They may recommend blood tests, imaging studies, or referral to a specialist for further evaluation. In the meantime, it's important to manage your diabetes carefully and to seek treatment for any other underlying conditions that may be contributing to your symptoms.
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