What Causes Sudden Numbness And Rigidity Throughout The Body Along With A Panic Attack?

Posted on Thu, 29 Mar 2018

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Question : i layed down and closed my eyes, then a few seconds later it felt like my whole body froze or went numb and sent me into a bad panic. i dont know what happened and im afraid it will happen again. its hard to explain

Answered by Dr. Dr. (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
May be because anxiety

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

At this age, a common cause of panic is anxiety. Can I come to know whether are you under any stress? Any history of trauma, may be spinal injury which may cause numbness of body?

You can do vitamin-B12 level in your body. For panic, you can take tab. Restyl after consultation. Be stress free. Do regular yoga and exercise and meditation. I will suggest you to follow up with detailed history and reports.

I think this will clarify your concerns.

Thank you. Take care.

Regards,
Dr. Shyam B. Kale
General & Family Physician

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