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Barely Conscious, Tingly Body, Pounding Chest For Breathing After Intake Of Upper And Downer Medication. History Of Stopping Of Heart Monitor For Few Seconds. Diagnosed Reaction To Drugs. Advice
Hello so yesterday I went to the hospital because I thought I was overdosing took an upper and downer medication 4 hours later I started feeling horrible. Barely conscious to drive home got clamy hands, had to pull over had to take deep breathes and then my heart stopped at least 4 times had to pound on my chest . My body got tingly and red almost like there was no oxygen going to my heart. Finally got home because I didn't want to die and wanted my dad to take me in. After I got to the hospital and they did all the tests they said I didn't have an overdose but I know it was because I almost died . Even on the monitor my heart stopped. They said I had a reaction to the drugs??
Fri, 7 Jun 2013
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.
I understand that you must have gone through a harrowing experience after going through the severe symptoms that you have mentioned. However, you have not mentioned any details of what medication or drugs you ingested and in what doses. So, it is not possible to say whether you had an overdose / drug toxicity or a possible allergic reaction to the drugs.
Since you have had yourself thoroughly examined and tested at the hospital and was told that you had an allergic reaction, it is important to take serious note of this and ensure that you never take the same drug again. I would also suggest that you seek professional help for your drug habits, so that you can avoid such dangerous situations in the future.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
I understand that you must have gone through a harrowing experience after going through the severe symptoms that you have mentioned. However, you have not mentioned any details of what medication or drugs you ingested and in what doses. So, it is not possible to say whether you had an overdose / drug toxicity or a possible allergic reaction to the drugs.
Since you have had yourself thoroughly examined and tested at the hospital and was told that you had an allergic reaction, it is important to take serious note of this and ensure that you never take the same drug again. I would also suggest that you seek professional help for your drug habits, so that you can avoid such dangerous situations in the future.
Wish you all the best.
Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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