
Is Semi-incontinent And Non-ambulatory. Have Panic Attack When Urine Flow Starts. Was On Prednisone. Suggest?

Thanks for posting your query.
Recurrent panic attacks are often triggered by a specific situation, especially if that situation has caused a panic attack before. Usually, the panic-inducing situation is one in which you feel unable to escape. In your mother's case, it happens after urinary incontinence.
It can be aggravated by the cardiac problem that she is having. She can learn relaxation exercises like controlled breathing. Catheterizing the bladder can also avoid such frequent attacks. In case the symptoms are persistent then you can get some ant depressants and benzodiazepines prescribed for her.
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Dr. Rakhi Tayal.


Thanks for writing again.
A neurological trigger is likely but it is very difficult to pin point the exact cause and then treat it. Right now gradually increasing the dose of hydroxyzine seems to be the best option.
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