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I think i am having a panic attack/ after affect 3 hours or so. i had sudden numbness in left arm/tingling. can talk fine, can raise arms. no weakness?

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Panic attack: It sounds like a panic attack please sit down relax and take deep breath's and it should disappear

Answered 5/26/2015

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acute Anxiety: I feel empathy for your condition. Having sudden numbness in left arm/tingling is causing panic feeling in you. Panic attack is period of intense fear with at least 4 of the following symptoms: Palpitation, sensation of shortness of breath, feeling of choking, chest pain, feeling dizzy or faint, numbness or tingling, seating, fear of going crazy, fear of dying Go to ER, and see a Psychiatrist

Answered 12/21/2017

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