Suggest Treatment For Panic Attacks With Excessive Sweating Of Hands And Feet

Posted on Wed, 14 May 2014

Question: I have a panic disorder I just moved to nc and my insurance never went through I have sever panic attacks to the point where its affecting my job. My hand and feet sweat I feel like I am out of my body when i have one and I cant breath. I dont know what to do

Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Clarifications

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for using health care magic for posting your query.

I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.

However I would require a couple of more details to help you in answering your query in a better justified way.

1. How comfortable were you with the paxil?
2. Have you ever tried cognitive behavioural therapy?
3. Any medical issues or drug issues?

Hope to hear from you at your earliest convenience.

Regards and wish you good health,

Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD

Neuro-Psychiatrist and Sexologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T

Follow up: Dr. Srikanth Reddy (2 hours later)

I am happy with the paxil so far. No I have never tried cognitive behavioural therapy I honestly cant afford therapy right now Im trying to get my bills paid but no I don't have any medical or drug issues.

Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
panic disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hello
This is a disorder of anxiety and occurs cause of imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. especially serotonin, nor adrenaline, and dopamine to some extent. Medicines are the best options to take care of these symptoms. Paroxetine is the the most popular medicine and my drug of choice. I generally prescribe my patients 12.5 mg per day at night which takes care of anxiety symptoms. Also certain medicines like propranolol and clonazepam can be give as required when there is a panic episode or expected situation where panic attack can appear.
If you are comfortable with paxil then you may continue with it as of nowfor a few months.
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy MD

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar