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A member asked:
Just got released from hospital for an extreme panic attack. how could a panic attack cause numbness & s/s like stroke?
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Yes. Your question, adds to the possibility that you have anxiety
Answered 10/17/2021
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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!
Answered 10/17/2021
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If, during the panic attack, you hyperventilated forcefully you would have blown off enough carbon dioxide to cause alkalosis. This metabolic derangement can cause transient numbness and tingling which could be confused with a type of stroke.
Answered 10/17/2021
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