Question 1

guanfacine + prazosin for severe anxiety and stress induced memory loss , is it safe ? what will happen ?

Accepted Answer

Drug interactions.: Per the Drugs.Com drug interaction checker there is "moderate"  potential for clinically significant drug interactions.  If they are taken at the same time, it can lead to decreased blood pressure with "dizziness, weakness, headache, flushing, fainting, &amp; irregular heartbeat"

Question 2

is it possible to induce amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Yes, but: It is possible to induce amnesia due to the effects of certain drugs that dull the consciousness, and during an alcoholic blackout, but doing so is quite dangerous and is never specific.  In other words, one cannot induce amnesia for a specific event permanently, but may be able to do so temporarily with a hypnotic suggestion.   Otherwise, amnesia is random in its impact anterograde and retrograde

Question 3

please tell me what are some drugs that induce amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Multiple meds: Benzodiazepine etomidate general anaesthetic inhalational anaesthetic infiltration analgesia ketamine local anesthetic methohexital methoxyflurane Midazolam neuraxial blockade opiate Propofol thiopental thiopentone, alcohol may cause short or long term memory lose.

None medication ECT also known to cause amnesia.

Question 4

can emotional stress cause you to have amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Excessive stress will increase your cortisol levels. Cortisol is a stress hormone. High levels of cortisol over an extended period of time can damage areas of your brain that are needed for the storage of memories. Try to reduce all the different stressors in your life. Proper diet, proper sleep-wake cycles, proper exercise are needed. Learn some stress reduction techniques like meditation or yoga.

Question 5

can someone who is seriously anaemic and has severe depression and anxiety ever cause themselves to have amnesia when constantly under lots of stress?

Accepted Answer

Anxiety &amp;: Depression interfere w/memory.  Anemia weakens us and can do the same.  Please get to the root of your situation by seeing a mental health professional and your doctor.  Peace and good health.

Question 6

can stress induce cancer?

Accepted Answer

Maybe it can: It has not been scientifically proven that stress causes cancer. Some viruses cause cancers, so it is possible that stress alters the way the body fights off or deals with viruses, and could make one more susceptible to developing cancers. Stress can alter the function of the immune system, perhaps making it harder for the immune system to detect and destroy mutant cells before they reproduce.

Question 7

can stress induce migraines/ massive headaches?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Treatment is available to prevent migraines. See your physician.

Question 8

did drinking coffee before exam help in solving the questions in exam or induce stress that affect concentration during exam ?

Accepted Answer

No: Coffee will never solve exam questions and it will not directly reduce stress. Caffeine may improve alertness which can help.

Question 9

ett done to check fitness,resting ekg lvl -1.3 peak lvl -0.3, final lvl -0.8 in lead avr, lead v1 rest lvl -0.1,peak lvl -0.4,final lvl -0.4.have irbbb. the ett was stated negative for stress induce ischemia.is resting level in minus ok?

Accepted Answer

: To be considered a valid and complete test, one considers 8 factors: One's age, heart rate achieved, time until treadmill was slowed, blood pressure response, ST depression in all leads (except AVR), slope of the ST segments, symptoms during the test, and heart rhythm during the entire test.  Tables give the predicted max heart rate response, and tell if it was a maximal stress test.

Question 10

i'm 21m,afraid of having seizure,never had one, don't have epilepsy, nor head injuries, just had panic attacks and stress can they induce? afraid to watch tv or video games as it makes me nervous of having seizure? any help?

Accepted Answer

: Find a life coach/therapist that can teach you stress management/relaxation skills. During this process you may discover the trigger to your obsession with a health problem, which you can then work on. Do the work and life can be better.

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Guanfacine + prazosin for severe anxiety and stress induced memory loss , is it safe ? what will happen ?

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Is it possible to induce amnesia?

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Please tell me what are some drugs that induce amnesia?

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Can emotional stress cause you to have amnesia?

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Can someone who is seriously anaemic and has severe depression and anxiety ever cause themselves to have amnesia when constantly under lots of stress?

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Can stress induce cancer?

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Can stress induce migraines/ massive headaches?

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Did drinking coffee before exam help in solving the questions in exam or induce stress that affect concentration during exam ?

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Ett done to check fitness,resting ekg lvl -1.3 peak lvl -0.3, final lvl -0.8 in lead avr, lead v1 rest lvl -0.1,peak lvl -0.4,final lvl -0.4.have irbbb. the ett was stated negative for stress induce ischemia.is resting level in minus ok?

A member asked:

I'm 21m,afraid of having seizure,never had one, don't have epilepsy, nor head injuries, just had panic attacks and stress can they induce? afraid to watch tv or video games as it makes me nervous of having seizure? any help?

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