Poker Themed Birthday Party
We rented a function hall and I made centerpieces using fake coins set inside a jar reading Casino funds. We purchased casino chips, red, black, and white balloons. Large size playing cards, chocolate coins, candy cigars that were labeled Tommy's poker party.
On each table were playing cards, dice and Uno cards for those who don't care to gamble for fun. The menu was finger foods such as small sandwiches, chips, chicken wings. etc (you get the picture).
There was also a DJ for the the folks who wanted to dance. We also had a bar available just like at a really casino.
Everyone left pleased and he was happy! I hope someone can use my ideas and expand on them.
By Lizzie
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RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
Ok, well he actually couldn't take it anymore, so on thursday he went to the ER. The doctor told him it was gas, and it feels like its stuck by his chest, because he also has acid reflux. They did an EKG, and cardiogram, also chest xrays. His heart is fine. Thanks to all of you, once again.
Post By STEPHANIE FROM PATERSON, NJ (Guest Post)
RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
Panic Attacks can have a physical origin. The Cleveland Clinic diagnosed me with a form of autonomic dysfunction that affects my heart and blood pressure, which in turn causes anxiety and chest pains (not the other way around; it wasn't the anxiety causing the heart to race). It can be diagnosed with a Tilt Test by a cardiologist IF they are very familiar with such conditions (NCS and POTS). It is just becoming more understood and often gets misdiagnosed as a psychiatric problem. However, for your boyfriend it would be a good idea to rule out any cardiac or gastrointestinal etiologies first. NCS and POTS are treated symptomatically according to the particular patient's symptoms, and this is often trial-and-error.
Post By Joyce (Guest Post)
RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
Quick tip, heat a cup of water to warm stage and put a few drops of peppermint oil in it.You can find it in, with the vanilla, in a grocery store. I get that, and if I push on my breast bone or sides of ribs or stomach, I get a burp or belch. It isn't heartburn but I call it trapped gas. Works for me and is cheaper than prescription antacids like Zantac.
Post By Enter your name. (Guest Post)
RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
He is actually taking Paxil CR 12.5mg for his anxiety right now. He has been on it for over a month now. It is helping pretty well so far, with all the occassional side effects like his tension headaches, and nervousness, and now the chest pains. He sees many doctors and he will be seeing his psychiatrist next week. Maybe he will need a higher dose of the Paxil. Thank you all for your replies. I have been telling him its his anxiety, and the sooner he believes that, the sooner he feels better.
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RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
Anxiety, stress, acid reflux, and ulcers can cause these symptoms. So can certain foods, like tomatoes and citrus and spicy things. So can alcohol, caffeine, and smoking. But please see a doctor one more time to rule out anything serious like heart trouble. Hope your man realizes how lucky he is to have someone who cares so much. God Bless you both.
Post by perfume and powder
RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
Gall Bladder problems or Stomach ulcers can have similar problems. Ultrasound of gall bladder should help diagnose that problem. But if the CT scan went into his abdomen then that should have been evident. Stomach ulcers are sometimes harder to diagnose. Sometimes a fecal blood test will be positive if there is severe bleeding. Sometimes just taking a Prilosec daily will help decrease the acid and let the stomach heal. Ask the doctor first!
Post by junebug_000
RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
I agree with the poster below me, it sounds like panic attacks. They can be very scary but they are not life threatening.
He really needs to talk to his doctor about this, however, to rule out anything serious.
Post by luvmygingerkids
RE: Chest Pains and Anxiety
Like the Tension headaches, these chest pains are classic symptoms that people with severe anxiety have. They sound like Panic Attacks. Just like the headaches, the worrying about whats wrong just makes the symptoms worse because of the increased anxiety. It is very typical to want to attribute these problems to a common cause such as a heart attack, or with the headaches, a tumor.
He needs to be persistent with getting medical attention. Someone is going to see all of this for what it is, but it may take a few visits. That was my experience anyway.
Relaxation techniques and possibly an anti-anxiety medicine, if only for a short time may be what is required to get him through this cycle. It helped me a lot!
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