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I recently had a panic attack where all my muscles contracted and i couldn't move any part of my body. i've never had a panic attack like that? why does that happen?
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Panic attack: Panic attacks can cause hyperventilation which blows off CO2. This in turn can lead to tetany of muscles (most often in extremities).
Answered 7/31/2019
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