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Just landed from flying & while take off my heart rate went to120, chest was burning, felt like i couldnt breathe, felt like my body was moving. like on a roller coaster. motion sickness without the nausea. felt hot like i would pass out. i have ms?

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That sounds more like a panic attack.

Dr Machanic agreed

Answered 6/16/2023

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Agree with Dr. McFarlane, and concur that your description involves an emotional reaction rather than any effect from your MS. Do contact your neurologist, but also consider counseling to achieve better coping skills.

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