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Have History Of Anxiety And Depression. Having Tingling Sensation In Legs And Throughout. Relief From Valium
Question: I have a history of anxiety and depression and have taken medication for severeal years. I do not feel depressed at the moment but I am plagued with an acute tingling sensation mostly in my legs although it does occur throughout my body. It never goes away. I believe that it is muscular tension in my legs but try as I may it seems impossible to relax my thigh muscles. The only relief I had was many years ago when the doctor prescribed Valium and an antidepressant called Anafranil (sp?). However they caused their own problems!!! I suffer from fatigue too. How nice it would to get some relief from this "tingling". I am beginning to dispair!
Hi,
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I have gone through your history.
Your symptoms might be due to either of following.
Vitamin B12or vitamin D deficiency,
Electrolyte imbalance,
Restless leg syndrome ,
Symptoms of depression.
You should consult your doctor to rule out physical causes of symptoms. Doctor may advise youto go forblood investigations like vitamin or electrolyte assay.
Treatment would be directed as per cause.
If all investigations come normal and/or if you have sadness of mood or disinterest, you should consult psychiatrist for evaluation and management. Drugs like sertraline or escitalopram or pramipexole may be helpful to you.
If in stress, you may get benefit by stress management and breathing exercise.
I hope I have addressed your concern.
Feel free to revert to me in case if you have further query.
Thanks.
Thanks for using healthcare magic.
I have gone through your history.
Your symptoms might be due to either of following.
Vitamin B12or vitamin D deficiency,
Electrolyte imbalance,
Restless leg syndrome ,
Symptoms of depression.
You should consult your doctor to rule out physical causes of symptoms. Doctor may advise youto go forblood investigations like vitamin or electrolyte assay.
Treatment would be directed as per cause.
If all investigations come normal and/or if you have sadness of mood or disinterest, you should consult psychiatrist for evaluation and management. Drugs like sertraline or escitalopram or pramipexole may be helpful to you.
If in stress, you may get benefit by stress management and breathing exercise.
I hope I have addressed your concern.
Feel free to revert to me in case if you have further query.
Thanks.
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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