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Is muscle weakness part of anxiety?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Muscle weakness, tension or fatigue can be part of anxiety symptoms.

Dr Woods agreed

Answered 9/22/2015

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Yes can be: Patient with panic attack can have chest pain , shortness of breath dizziness and weakness. See. U pcp and a therapist for treatment.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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