What Causes Fatigue With Panic Attack?

Posted on Sun, 13 Apr 2014

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Question : have been feeling lightheaded and fatigued fir past few weeks seem to have began after a major panic attack have had complete physical few weeks prior blood work all clear have had ekg along with echocardiogram all clear dr seems to think fatigue may be related to anxuety can anxiety cause such symptoms or should I be concerned that something has been missed

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Possibily Psychosomatic manifestation Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms, As you have been thoroughly investigated and all the reports are normal there is no cause for concern. You seem to be suffering from Psychosomatic disorder. In this Stress, anxiety manifests as bodily symptoms like headache, fatigue and sometimes palpitation. In my clinical Practise i thoroughly investigate every patient presenting with such symptoms, and if everything else is excluded then it can be labelled due to fatigue and anxiety. I assume your Thyroid profile is also within normal limits. Do get back to me if you need any further assistance, will be glad to assist you. Take Care Best Regards Dr T Shobha Deepak MBBS,MD

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

Follow up: Dr. T Shobha Deepak (20 minutes later)

Thyroid checked out ok just hard to believe that anxiety can cause such horrible symptoms dr prescribed lexapro but side effects were bad insomnua increased anxiety zolift increased my liver enzymes xanex seems to help but I only take it when anxiety gets really bad are there any more natural remedies to deal with anxiety

Answered by Dr. T Shobha Deepak (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Meditation and exercise will be helpful Detailed Answer: Dear Ms There are definitely natural ways of dealing with anxiety. It is multi discipline approach involving behavioural modification, diet modification, exercise, and meditation 1. Uninterrupted 8 hours of overnight sleep: This is the best natural anti-anxiety remedy. 2. Avoid following: Caffeinated beverages, carbonated beverages, alcohol and smoking. They increase the anxiety level and also cause insomnia 3. Ensure good intake of water: 3 liter a day 4. High fiber diet: 2 servings of vegetable salad. 5. Meditation: You don;t have to go to place of worship for it. You can sit comfortably in quite room, with pleasant light. Close your eyes. Inhale slowly , exhale slowly. Concentrate on your breathing , cut of yourself from surrounding. Doing it twice a day will be very beneficial 6. Exercise: 30 minutes of brisk walking at a stretch at least once a day will be beneficial especially in a park/garden. Exercise release Endorphins which are naturally occurring analgesic like substance secreted in brain. It elevates mood . 7. Involve yourself in hobby 8. Plan a short vacation. I hope it will definitely benefit you. Take Care Best Regards Dr Shobha

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