Question 1

can panic attacks cause temporary vision loss?

Accepted Answer

Maybe: Panic attacks can be very scary.  Usually your heart races you perspire and breathe hard.  If your blood pressure falls, your vision could be constricted and you may black out.  You need to see your doctor right away to confirm these are indeed panic attacks and not something more serious and you can seek help for these.

Question 2

can a panic attack cause visual symptoms like vision loss for just a minute, or snowy vision (looks like tv static) that obstructs vision for a  min?

Accepted Answer

Panic Attack: I am empathic to your vision loss for a minute and snowy vision.
Trust your body and mind to  cope with these symptoms ,  as you know that these symptoms are temporary.
At age 21,stressors of relationships, unresolved emotional conflicts, work and finances can cause  severe anxiety and panic attacks..
Panic attacks with these symptoms, are treatable with good results.
Please see a Psychiatrist.

Question 3

could an affected/damaged cerebellum cause uncontrollable fear/panic attacks, seemingly dissociation, vision changes, memory impairment? i have lyme.

Accepted Answer

Not cerebellum: The symptoms you mention would not likely come from cerebellum.  But there's still help for panic attacks and anxiety, which can cause all those symptoms.  A psychiatrist could help you with them.

Question 4

my friend has been having panic attacks and loss of appetite? she also been taking a very unusual large amount of medicines. what should i do?

Accepted Answer

Talk to your friend : True friendship involves your commitment to help your friend in need. Proper consult with her PCP and then if needed  seek counselling

Question 5

on ssri constantly convinced i'm dying doctor at a loss panic attacks lasting daily

Accepted Answer

Tell your doctor: Without knowing more, this is my first advice. There is a light at the end of the tunnel so to speak. The first step has been taken (you are on a medication). You might need a different dose, a different medication or a combination of interventions and therapies. The next step is to make sure the prescribing physician is aware that you are still in distress.

Question 6

can regular exercise and weight loss lower panic attacks ?

Accepted Answer

Good ideas: Regular exercise that's appropriate to your overall physical condition is good for anyone and might help prevent anxiety/panic from developing. Once there, it can help too but might need help from psychotherapy if the gym scares you. Weight loss (in folk who are above BMI 25) is also good and again may be easier if you 1st deal w/ issues and learn skills in therapy. Nice ideas! Good thinking! Best

Question 7

i am having high anxiety, panic attacks, loss of appetite and sudden loss of weight. could this be a thyroid problem?

Accepted Answer

Unclear: Need full assessment. Blood test as well as more questions why you are experiencing anxiety / panic attacks. Loss of weight / appetite  could be because of either thyroid or anxiety attacks. Please seek professional help near to you.

Question 8

i have panic attacks all the time randomly, cannot drive it i have a panic attack and my vision goes black and i faint, my blood pressure drops completely when i sit, lay and stand, also when i sit up sometimes my vision goes black whats this?

Accepted Answer

: This is something I would seek a thorough evaluation for. With a history/exam and testing a label should be possible. The more worrisome possibilities include a seizure disorder with a prodrome or something affecting your hearts rhythm mechanism.

Question 9

pt c/o sudden weight loss, "panic attacks, " difficulty breathing, stuffy sinuses, cold clammy hands. history of heavy etoh and htn. wt s ds?

Accepted Answer

Really?: Primary hypertension is not common (less than 10%) before age 40.  Sudden weight loss is also rare. These two "facts" need to be confirmed before jumping to any conclusions.  If leave out these two items, what's left is heavy alcohol, and a list of anxiety symptoms.  Alcohol withdrawal tends to cause anxiety symptoms, increased blood pressure, so when did this "pt" have his/her last alcohol drink?

Question 10

is meridia a good drug for anxiety and weight loss i am 26 and  458 pounds and suffer from panic attacks an this is what's asking about being prescribed but is it safe

Accepted Answer

No, : No, it is not. Meridia (also known as sibutramine) is an appetite suppressant, a drug that was intended to help reduce weight in conjunction with calorie restricted diet and exercise. It was withdrawn from the market in the us and in many other countries because of the serious adverse effects on the cardiovascular system. The following quotation is from an article on sibutramine posted on the us national library of medicine website (link below): "sibutramine is no longer available in the U.S. The manufacturer has decided to stop producing sibutramine based on information from a recent clinical study. In this study, people taking sibutramine had an increased risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke. If you are currently taking sibutramine, you should stop taking this medication and call your doctor to discuss switching to another treatment for weight loss or maintenance of weight loss.".

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Can panic attacks cause temporary vision loss

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Can panic attacks cause temporary vision loss?

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Can a panic attack cause visual symptoms like vision loss for just a minute, or snowy vision (looks like tv static) that obstructs vision for a min?

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Could an affected/damaged cerebellum cause uncontrollable fear/panic attacks, seemingly dissociation, vision changes, memory impairment? i have lyme.

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My friend has been having panic attacks and loss of appetite? she also been taking a very unusual large amount of medicines. what should i do?

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On ssri constantly convinced i'm dying doctor at a loss panic attacks lasting daily

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Can regular exercise and weight loss lower panic attacks ?

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I am having high anxiety, panic attacks, loss of appetite and sudden loss of weight. could this be a thyroid problem?

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I have panic attacks all the time randomly, cannot drive it i have a panic attack and my vision goes black and i faint, my blood pressure drops completely when i sit, lay and stand, also when i sit up sometimes my vision goes black whats this?

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Pt c/o sudden weight loss, "panic attacks, " difficulty breathing, stuffy sinuses, cold clammy hands. history of heavy etoh and htn. wt s ds?

A member asked:

Is meridia a good drug for anxiety and weight loss i am 26 and 458 pounds and suffer from panic attacks an this is what's asking about being prescribed but is it safe

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