Last night DH and I were talking and I had said that I haven't had a panic attack in over 4 months (I use to have them daily and I take GABA and it's helped SO much) anyway DH said "That's good but you know I think your body feels the need to react some how and it's choosing the numbness now". I asked what he was really saying (like I didn't know) he goes on about how my body was use to to having the panic attacks and still had the need to react some how and he thought my legs being partly numbness for 10 weeks straight was the way my body was reacting now.


Little bit of history, I was always shy but than 10 years ago started having panic attacks. Tried therapy, meds when I wasn't pregnant. Than just learned how to deal with them. About a year or so ago I tried GABA and the panic attacks almost stopped and my mood was even better. I really don't even feel I have anxiety any more, I do have a bit of shyness if I'm alone in a new place tho but still don't have a full panic like I use to.

Just incase someone doesn't understand the real differences between "anxiety" and "social anxiety" I posted some info in my profile.

Only way to find out is to persue it....not a fun process I know....I consider it to be just more tests, like the LP and MRI....it either is,or isn't

I know, It's just hard to keep a positive attitude when you have someone you love and even look up to tell you something that hurts.

I had put most of all this out of my mind again and what just doing my day to day stuff like it's just fibro again than DH tells me how he really feels and I'm just like WT???, it just came out of no where almost.

My attitude has been great lately also, I'm even sleeping better.

I just need to keep in mind that DH doesn't know what goes on with me ALL the time and he's not a Dr.

I feel that way about my DH as well. He is smart and I respect his opinion alot. When we don't mind meld on something, I can get hurt too. I have a high opinion of my DH and sometimes, to prove him wrong () I will do what I have to, so he will put it to rest....and agree with me...LOL!!

My DH dose not think it's in my head, but if he did....I'd feel like you.

Just keep in mind that your husband would rather it be "in your mind" than for something to be "wrong with you".

He just doesn't understand. What is that saying? You just don't get it...until you get it!

I think Victoria is right.

Other people can have some understanding with things they can see. Walk in with a cast on your leg and they get that.

Try to explain the stuff they can't see though. That's like religion, they either have faith in you or they don't. It can take time (and persistance) to convince them.




Question is do you want to persue it?

I did. I got to a point where I wondered if I needed a shrink more than a neuro - so I went to see one. I told him exactly why I was there - am I nuts, or could this possibly be happening to me?

All the weird sx, all the tests, what the docs were saying. He told me I was fine - if I was stressed and upset, that was normal under my circumstances. But he said I seemed to be dealing with it pretty well, really.

The other thing is - that other people need to think about - that even things that are *all in your head* are medical issues. People with any medical issues deserve help and understanding.

Alright, I do have MS and I do have anxiety. All the therapy in the world has YET to CURE my MS!!! So what I say, maybe achy & tired, but not NUMBnESS!!! And it's not MS that makes my heart race. Yes, MS is an illness that attacks the nervous system, BUT it does not mean the same thing as having 'racy nerves'--that's the anxiety....and they are DIFFERENT!

It's not just in the head; it's in the spinal column, too. And to all points out.

We don't choose anything about feeling ill. Yes the body can and does attack on itself, but we don't cause it to do so....a genetic component does. If I could CHOOSE----I'd CHOOSE HEALTH!!! But that's not in my cards right now. All I can do is make the best of the health that I do have and modify accordingly for the rest.

Lots of hugs just for having to deal with crud!!!:grouphu g:

Yup...I think I'd have to, too.

You know how men are.....................we want to "fix" everything and get very frustrated when we can't. I think that is the situation with your DH. So the only way he can relate to it is to think that this is all in your head or just the way your body reacts to stress.

Go with the flow. Keep your symptoms journal and cover everything with your PCP and neuro. I would also have him in the exam rooms with both your PCP and neuro so he can get a real feeling for what's going on and that there are reasons for your body acting this way.

What do they call it? Conversion Syndrom when your body exhibits physical symptoms as a result of severe stress? I don't know but I don't think your numb legs would go on for 10 weeks if that were the case.

Keep researching and searching with your docs as to what the cause might be. You know when there is something wrong with your body and you need to be your own best health advocate.

I've gotten so I watch Discovery Health Network and watch Diagnosis X. What a great show and it really runs home the fact that doc's don't know everything and can miss the most obvious symptoms until you get to the right doctor. Just something to think about.