Hi, I am new and have a major question.

Back in March I was traumatized by a YouTube video that was really scary. I felt a sharp pain hit me in the head by the shock and the sensation was really hard to describe.

I believe I struck a nerve, because since then I have developed a strong sensitivity to noises and certain visuals. Any noise or visual that disturbs me seems to trigger a response in the same area as the pain I felt from the video.

In the past two weeks I have been feeling muscle tension in my head and 3 mornings I woke up with my heart racing, a numb face, and muscle spasms. This seems to be getting worse. I have only been getting 2-3 hours of sleep at a time.

In July I had a panic attack from reasons I can't totally explain, the hospital I went to prescribed me Xanax, an anxiety medication that has been helping a lot with these symptoms.

Double,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

hi Darlene, it is nice to meet you.

I just discovered something today, I think I show signs of Fibromyalgia.

I'm learning that a Reumatologist would be the person to see for Fibro, but I also feel like I need a Neurologist because of the nerve symptoms.

I really don't know what I've got yet. What I do know is that when I experienced the trauma, I felt a sharp pain pain me. That is the best way I know how to describe it.

I've been searching around the terms 'nerve', 'trauma', 'anxiety', 'sensitivity', and the like but feel I'm getting totally mixed results.

My situation feels very unique, but at the same time I am trying to imagine others experiencing trauma that shocked them so bad it destroyed a nerve.

This is so frustrating

Double,

It might be a good idea to start with your general practitioner if you have one, and see what he/she would suggest. A GP will know a little bit better what might be going on and give you a referral to the kind of doctor (whether it be a neurologist or rheumatologist) best suitable for your needs.

Good luck,
Sweets

See a neurologist