Question 1

if i told my doctor that i'm having a feeling of anxiety and confusion with concerta will he stop the treatment or try another type like adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

Accepted Answer

Change the dose: is the most likely response.  Your dose may  be too high.  He may also want to re-look at the accuracy of your diagnosis.

Question 2

morning dr.. working in pharmacy so anxiety is high with every little symptom, ive had bladder infection and was put on levofloxacin 750 once a day for 10 days..  anxiety and slight confusion and detachment from reallity.levoxacin making it worse ? j

Accepted Answer

Levofloxacin: Anxiety &amp; confusional state are reported at 0.1% to 1% of people taking  Levofloxacin. I am not aware of dissociation being attributed to this medication. PER: https://www.drugs.com/sfx/levofloxacin-side-effects.html  Tare care.

Question 3

what causes constant mood swings, anxiety, profuse sweating, and confusion?

Accepted Answer

Get evaluated: Hormonal imbalance and other physical conditions could cause these symptoms.

Question 4

can anxiety cause mental confusion and memory problem?

Accepted Answer

Yes, for a purpose.: The fight or flight response, anger or fear, can produce adrenaline that shuts down unnecessary functions so you can best fight your way to safety or run away from danger.  That means shutting down unnecessary brain activities like your ability to retreive information from long term memory.  You are supposed to be in self-defense mode, not reminiscing.

Question 5

could a really stressfull time at work cause anxiety, bit of confusion and panic coupled with lack of sleep also somewhat emotional unlike me or physi?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety?: Possible anxiety if the medical work up ruled out anything physiological as cause.

Question 6

does anxiety cause brief moments of confusion/disorientation?

Accepted Answer

That may occur: if you are feeling quite overwhelming or if experiencing a panic attac,.

Question 7

can anxiety cause forgetfullness and disorientation?

Accepted Answer

Yes: absolutely, it is well established that Anxiety disorders are associated with variable degres of impairment of concentration, memory and speed of thinking . during a severe anxiety attack the person may experience feelings of disorientation.
treatment is available and is effective
good luck and feel better

Question 8

had protected sex one time with high risk woman. i took  combo hiv test@26 days and rna pcr @ 11 days. both came back neg. do i need retesting after 3 months? i have been having headaches , feeling disoriented, and sweating a bit. is this anxiety?

Accepted Answer

Yes to be certain: if you were protected that the chances of transmission should be very low.  If you want to be absolutely positive you should repeat it in 3-6 months.   I really cannot say about the headaches, feeling disoriented and sweating.  i do not know your history. i would advise you to see your doctor

Question 9

i have disorientation (kind of feels like it could be vertigo) pressure in ears, tingling in extremities and face, ringing in ears, anxiety or cancer?

Accepted Answer

Doubt cancer: i doubt cancer these symptoms could be explained bu inner ear problem
my advise go and see your doctor they will will rum the appropriate tests and treat and assure you more about any cancer
good luck

Question 10

woke up with overwhelming intrusive thoughts and anxiety. followed by an episode of confusion and mind went blank for a couple sec. anything serious?

Accepted Answer

No can tell from inf: No way to tell the direct relevance of your description of how you woke up.  This seems to have been a 1 time event.  If it becomes regular in any way or more intense so that it terribly interferes with your life then, you need to talk to a doctor to see if you could use a consultation with a person who can put you through the workup.

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A member asked:

If i told my doctor that i'm having a feeling of anxiety and confusion with concerta will he stop the treatment or try another type like adderall (dextroamphetamine and racemic amphetamine)?

A member asked:

Morning dr.. working in pharmacy so anxiety is high with every little symptom, ive had bladder infection and was put on levofloxacin 750 once a day for 10 days.. anxiety and slight confusion and detachment from reallity.levoxacin making it worse ? j

A member asked:

What causes constant mood swings, anxiety, profuse sweating, and confusion?

A member asked:

Can anxiety cause mental confusion and memory problem?

A member asked:

Could a really stressfull time at work cause anxiety, bit of confusion and panic coupled with lack of sleep also somewhat emotional unlike me or physi?

A member asked:

Does anxiety cause brief moments of confusion/disorientation?

A member asked:

Can anxiety cause forgetfullness and disorientation?

A member asked:

Had protected sex one time with high risk woman. i took combo hiv test@26 days and rna pcr @ 11 days. both came back neg. do i need retesting after 3 months? i have been having headaches , feeling disoriented, and sweating a bit. is this anxiety?

A member asked:

I have disorientation (kind of feels like it could be vertigo) pressure in ears, tingling in extremities and face, ringing in ears, anxiety or cancer?

A member asked:

Woke up with overwhelming intrusive thoughts and anxiety. followed by an episode of confusion and mind went blank for a couple sec. anything serious?

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