Suggest Treatment For Dizziness And Panic Attacks

Posted on Thu, 13 Aug 2015

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Question : Hello, For years I have experienced dizziness, it will come out of nowhere, and typically doesn't last long. I have experienced some intense ones going back to the first one in the early 90's where I couldn't function at all. I don't know if this is what a migraine is or not. As my sister also suffers a very similar thing. I have panic attacks and when this dizziness happens, it tends to spiral into a panic attack as well. Not all the time, as I have learned to try to relax when this occurs. I take klonopin to control the panic attacks. Just curious what causes these "bursts" of dizziness. I hate them!

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Dizziness may be due to BPPV

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Episodes of dizziness lasting for few seconds to minutes , postural relationship may point to diagnosis of Benign Paroxysmal postural vertigo (BPPV). The association with headache may be manifestation of migraine also.

Panic attack may be related to stress and should be treated with drugs and counselling. Breathing techniques are also helpful.
You should consult a psychiatrist and neurologist for proper evaluation.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj