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Panic Attacks and Cholesterol

Posted By Chanda (Lodi, Ohio) on 11/02/2007

Please post this question, so I can get a quick response, as we have a upcoming dr. appointment, and I would like some knowledge about natural cures before we get there. My husband (27yrs old) was recently suffering from spells of anxiety, dizziness, blurred vision, headaches, mild nausea, severe energy drain, and trembling of the eyes and hands. The doctor said it was anxiety/panic attacks and that it would most likely clear up as suddenly as it came on, since he had never had this problem before. the doc suggested he get a bit more exercise, a bit more sleep, and cut back on caffine. Well, instead of getting better, these episodes got worse, had longer durration, and happened more frequently despite him taking the doc's advise. He just had some blood tests done last week for thyroid and diabetes, as well as routine blood tests, cbc etc, and the results came back that he has high cholesterol(238) and elevated liver enzymes. his thyroid i guess is fine, and he is not prediabetic so we are thankful for that. Our doctor told us he has never seen such high cholesterol in such a young man in all his 40+yrs of practice and of course suggested he start on a few different meds to combat this high cholesterol, and also on an anti-anxiety drug for his "panic attacks." He is already on meds for acid reflux, and they arent really working. Neither of us want him to be on meds for the rest of his life for any of these problems, especially since he is only 27yrs old. And I am no medical expert, but I dont think it is anxiety causing him to have these symptoms, but perhaps his cholesterol levels (think partially blocked arteries, lack of oxygen to his brain...all his symptoms are also symptoms associated with stroke) Also, I failed to mention that his diet is absolutely terrible, and as much as I tell him he is killing himself, he says things like "why would I want to eat salad? Lettuce is a condiment to put on your double bacon cheeseburger." Of course, one salad with his 2 fast food burgers as opposed to the large french fries he normally would eat is not really going to do much anyway. I am afraid he is going to have a heart attack or a stroke and die, leaving me alone with a small child who has no daddy. I know I wont change him, entirely, but if I can get some supplements into him, maybe that would at least help a little, and if he feels better, I can hope he would want to continue down the path of good health.I hope someone can help me, give me a suggestion and guide me in the right direction to try and get some of these problems more under controll, so our son can grow up with a father, and I can spend my life with the man I love. Any comments and suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you, and many blessings.

Replied by Joyce (Joelton, TN) on 11/09/2007

To Chanda from Lodi, Oh. Have you considered that your junkfood addicted husband's "panic attacks" might be a reaction to MSG. Pay attention to what he eats before he has them and you might be able to pinpoint this if it is the problem. If you can't change his eating habits, keep his life insurance paid up!

Replied by Jackie (Grd Rapids, Minn) on 11/04/2007

re: response to chanda from lodie, ohio-- my mother's cholesterol went way up. the dr. told her to consider a cholesterol lowering drug, but we both were wary of the side effects and reaction to other meds she takes. to make a long story short, i found anethum on line and we told the dr. she wanted to try that first. there are absolutely no side effects or drug interactions and her cholesterol went down dramatically in one month. the dr couldn't believe it. She hasn't had to take it after that, her level is ok. i wish you all the best.

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