Are Constant Dizziness, Pain And Anxiety Signs Of Panic Disorder?

Posted on Thu, 21 Jul 2016

Question: I need to know if anxiety or panic disorder can actually be causing me to feel so horrible literally 24/7. I'm always severely dizzy and hurting. as well as clammy and anxious, but it's not one in a while or just episodes. it's literally 24/7. is this possible.

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety or panic disorde

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your concerns.
Panic disorder can cause episodes with a variety of physical
symptoms, including palpitations, shortness of breath, dizziness,anxiety, subjective sense of unease.
The frequency and severity of panic attacks vary, ranging from once a week to clusters of attacks separated by months of well-being. But it may be progressive and may cause restriction in lifestyle.
Generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) may cause persistent (24/7), excessive, and/or unrealistic worry associated with muscle tension, impaired concentration, feeling “on edge” or restlessness, but unlike in panic disorder, complaints of shortness of breath, palpitations etc are relatively rare.

Regards

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

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Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (15 hours later)

can 24/7 lightheaded or dizzy feeling be from anxiety??

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety or panic disorder

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Anxiety disorder is unlikely to cause persistent somatic symptoms like dizziness or light headed-ness throughout the day. Investigate for other organic causes, like anemia, Hypotension, Adrenocortical insufficiency etc. Before that you need to undergo clinical evaluation by your physician and subsequent investigations required can be decided accordingly.

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj

Follow up: Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (34 hours later)

what about xanax withdrawal. can that be causing dizziness

Answered by Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas (12 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Dizziness ?drug induced

Detailed Answer:
Xanax (Alprazolam) can cause dizziness.You can reduce the dose instead of completing stopping it. Alprazolam can also cause hypotension (low BP) and consequent dizziness on standing particularly . Please get your BP checked on supine and also on standing position.

Dr. T.K. Biswas M.D. XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng