Do you think I should seek urgent medical advice? Please help!?

I suffer from panic disorder which basically means I get panic attacks and anxiety. However, the anxiety and panic seems to always occur of an evening, never of a day. I was in hospital all last week, and had a catheter in my arm so they could put intravenous fluids in my arm as I was severely dehydrated. Since I got out of hospital (last Friday), my right arm(the one the catheter was in), is swollen and very painful. The doctor thought it wasn an infection and put me on antibiotics for it. However it doesn't seem to be getting any better and I currently feel like I cannot breathe and have to gulp to get enough air. Do you think I am either just worrying and thus panicking or that perhaps my breathing could be something to do with the swelling and I should seek medical assistance? Thanks for your help xoDo you think I should seek urgent medical advice? Please help!?
Well I also have panic attacks and I know it can be really confusing to know if you are just panicking or if something else is wrong. It is highly unlikely that your arm problem will have any effect on your breathing. But I would be concerned about the swelling if it continues. Below I posted a link about ';swelling'; and it explains that its normal for weeks after an injury, including an IV needle ';injury.'; I really think your panic is causing the breathing issue. I know that I have major anxiety in a similar but different way. I hate it when my stomach hurts, absolutely hate it and I am terrified of throwing up. Well I knew I would have issues because I was put on antibiotics for a sinus infection...I was completely fine and then 5 mins. after the 1st antibiotic pill, I felt like I was going to throw up and my stomach hurt. I read it on the side effects, big mistake. So its hard for me to decide if I really have a stomach ache from the antibiotic or if I gave myself one from worrying about it. And I am sure its just from worry because it probably takes more than 5 mins for it to make you sick if its going to. We just need to relax and enjoy Thanksgiving...ok :) Its all in our heads, have a drink if that helps...a nice relaxing holiday Martini or something ;) I know I am. Don't worry, you are fine.Do you think I should seek urgent medical advice? Please help!?
Hi Scouse Princess





Personally I think u should ring your doc up and explain to him what has happened to you and what is happening to you now. It could just be the anxiety kicking in since you are worried about the state of your arm but trust me its better to be safe than sorry. Try to chill, relax and take deep breaths so you can feel better as you are doing yourself no favours getting stressed out.





I hope its nothing and you do get yourself sorted out as its really not nice feeling unwell





Luv Magsxx
i think you should talk to a close friend or a family member


and see what they think


i used to freak out over little things


so you might be just kinda making things seem bigger than they are


especially because you suffer from anxiety


but your throat really could be swollen


and there could be something wrong


your should probably call the doctor


just in case
I think you should ring your gp now and explain it is bad enough that you suffer panic attacks so you don't need any more anxieties to worry about do it now not later for reassurance
YOU ARE WORRYING YOUR SELF INTO A PANIC CALM DOWN LIE DOWN CLOSE YOUR EYES BREATH IN DEEP AND SLOW HOLD COUNT TO TEN AND BREATH OUT SLOWLY DO THIS X 12 WHEN YOU FEEL TENSE . KEEP SAYING TO YOURSELF I AM FINE I AM STRONG I AM BEING SILLY
It is always sensible to at least contact your doctor if you are concerned. On the odds however it is likely that most of your symptoms are anxiety induced.
go back to the hospital you might be allergic to the antibiotics and even if it is a panic attack they can put your mind at rest good luck
Yes! seek specialist advice. Its very unlikely that a good doctor will see ur question on yahoo
Won't hurt to seek medical assistance. Always be safe.


Hope you get better :)
go back to hospital better to be safe than sorry.
It's been almost a week and it isn't getting any better. I suspect you need to go back.