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A member asked:
How does anxiety cause someone to feel off balance? i'm not talking about feeling dizzy. just a sense of imbalance when walking, standing, leaning.
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Good question: It is a fact that neural pathways in the central nervous system (brain) for anxiety, depression, and panic disorder are similar and overlap with the pathways for balance, vertigo, and unsteadiness. There is some evidence that treating the anxiety with anti depressants or anti anxiety medications can also help the dizziness. This balance disorder has been called csd (chronic subjective dizziness.
Answered 12/20/2020
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Not aware of this: Reaction attributed to anxiety. However, one of the common reactions to xanax (alprazolam) is impaired coordination. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is a better choice for learning how to deal with your anxiety. You also mentioned you had ear irrigation. Did your pcp consider vestibulitis as a possible diagnosis?
Answered 9/29/2017
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Uncertain: Agree with Dr. Buckley - that the alprazolam could be an issue. Please see: http://www.jkp.com/jkpblog/2012/06/article-dr-sandra-scheinbaum-6-myths-about-panic-attacks/
Answered 11/28/2017
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