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Can Disc Bulge In Neck Cause Shortness Of Breath And Panic Attack?

I ve had anxiety/panic for years, I m 54 female and it s been under control with Effexor 150 daily. Recently I ve been experiencing shortness of breath with adrenaline rushing in my stomach but does not feel like a panic attack, so to speak. I have disc bulge in my neck that has continued to get worse and I m wondering if that can be the cause of these symptoms
Fri, 20 Jun 2014
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Hello,

I have studied your case.
Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain.
Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord.

For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started.
Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help.
Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief.
I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level.

Cervical disc may not lead to panic attack.
Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries.

Wishing you good health.

Take care.
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Can Disc Bulge In Neck Cause Shortness Of Breath And Panic Attack?

Hello, I have studied your case. Due to compression of nerve root there can be pain. Also there can be large disc bulge which is compressing over spinal cord. For these symptoms analgesic and neurotropic medication can be started. Till time, avoid lifting weights. You can consult physiotherapist for help. Physiotherapy like ultrasound and interferential therapy will give you relief. I will advise to check your vit B12 and vit D3 level. Cervical disc may not lead to panic attack. Hope this answers your query. If you have additional questions or follow up queries then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your queries. Wishing you good health. Take care.