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What Causes Lower Back Spasms, Dizziness And Tightening Of Muscles In The Stomach And Extremities During A Panic Attack?

Posted on Thu, 3 Oct 2019

Question: I am under heavy stress and experiencing daily anxiety and panic. I have all the normal anxiety symptoms but lately I have been having very scary symptoms----When my panic/anxiety attacks start me lower back hurts and spasms. Then my stomach muscles tighten up, My arms and thighs get weak and tighten up, I feel dizzy, shaky and my heart beats fast and I have palpitations, hands get weak and clammy, and my chest feels tight like there is a rubber band is around my ribs. I am 50 lbs overweight and carry most of my weight around by mid section Very scary---are these normal anxiety symptoms

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
These are panic attacks.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

I have gone through your query and can certainly understand your concern towards your anxiety symptoms.

These are definitely panic attacks with hyperventilation, palpitations and chest discomfort .

You need to start on anti-anxiety drugs along with escitalopram.

Practice envelope breathing and deep breathing techniques to decrease the frequency of attacks.

Consult your doctor regarding these methods and treatment.

Hope this information would help you.

Regards,
Dr. Soujanya

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Soujanya (36 minutes later)

Thank you--

Is the severe stomach muscle tightness spasms also the anxiety and panic--tightness and weakness in upper arms and legs also

Answered by Dr. Dr. Soujanya (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it could be anxiety symptom.

Detailed Answer:
Hello madam,
Welcome back,

Yes, these symptoms could be definitely due to anxiety and panic attacks.

Thanks and regards,
Dr. Soujanya

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad