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Is it normal for 1 or 2 legs (esp thigh area) to go numb during/after a severe panic attack?still don't have much feeling back tho it's been 1 hr now.

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Paresthesias: (numbness / tingling) can occur in mouth, hands and feet with panic attacks due to hyperventilation. Not so sure about thigh numbness.

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Answered 11/29/2014

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A member asked:

Is it normal for 1 or 2 legs (esp thigh area) to go numb during/after a severe panic attack?still don't have much feeling back tho it's been 1 hr now.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Seibert and 6 doctors agreed

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