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Been to drs- mon just gone, said i have sever gad. 2day i have a tight feeling in my head sent me into panic attack, can anxiety cause tight headaches?

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Dr. Neil Liebowitz answered

Yes: Panic can cause headaches. It is an adrenal surge which can have multiple physical symptoms of hyperness followed by exhaustion and headache.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/8/2016

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A member asked:

Been to drs- mon just gone, said i have sever gad. 2day i have a tight feeling in my head sent me into panic attack, can anxiety cause tight headaches?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Neil Liebowitz answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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