Strange and Overwhelming Symptoms
Does anyone have or know of someone who has an attack that feels like an anxiety attack starting with either firey skin, or night sweats, that leads to you feeling like you are going to be sick to your stomach, pass out/black out, have a stroke/heart attack, have to pee or poop, and an overwhelming feeling that this is it, your body cannot handle anymore?
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First off, I am sorry you are dealing with this. While I have never heard of a member dealing with this exact scenario, I know other community members have shared about episodes that are similar to panic/anxiety attacks or feelings of digestive distress and lightheadedness. I know this isn't quite what you're talking about, but I wanted to share this article to see if it's even close to what you are describing -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/changed-way-experience-world. I know sometimes, system overload with MS seems to happen with seemingly no triggers. Like, you're getting ready for bed or sitting down to watch a favorite show and your body just goes . . . haywire. It's like, the minute your body feels you relax, it melts down. I don't know if that's due to your body 'holding it together' until it feels like you are in a safe space or what, but I know it's a frustrating and possibly scary experience to have on a regular basis.
Have you talked to your doctor about this? Do you experience anxiety during or before these episodes?
I do hope other community members join in here, as I know there are some folks here that can relate to what you shared!
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.Hi - I'm sorry you are feeling this way but you are not alone. I would have a weird hot feeling start at my chest and go down both arms as well as night sweats with heart palpitations. I was diagnosed with anxiety/depression. Along with medication and therapy, I learned some deep breathing and grounding exercises for anxiety which helped. After 6 months, I was able to wean myself off the anxiety medication and therapy. However, I still occasionally break out in night sweats while lying in bed and thinking about why can make me feel anxious. So I go back to deep breathing. I know this may be strange but I will start playing a favorite movie or show in my head which allows me to fall back to sleep. For the most part, anyway.
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Thanks so much for sharing your experience and helpful words of support.
Be well, Doreen (Team Member)
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Thanks for reaching out. I'm sorry to hear what you are going through.
I wanted to mention that MS can cause short bursts of intense symptoms called paroxysmal symptoms.
These symptoms involve unusual sensations or muscle contractions.
This article may provide some helpful information:
https://multiplesclerosis.net/symptoms/paroxysmal-symptoms
Sending you all my best, Doreen (Team Member)
