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Are Migraine Headaches Associated With Dizziness And Numbness Symptoms Of A Panic Attack?

I think I have been experiencing panic attacks but not sure -two experiences within this last yr - ( long history of headaches and vertigo) started out with a week of migraines followed with dizziness - both times going to a function and had to leave - symptoms are hard to explain - a lot of dizziness followed with fatigue, numbness and worry how to get home.
Tue, 18 Dec 2018
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hi, Welcome to Health care magic. I have read your query. Migraines if left untreated may cause complications like major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia, substance abuse disorders, etc. At times migraines can also cause sleep walking, sleep talking, night terrors, abdominal pain, vomiting or dizziness & vertigo.

Dizziness & vertigo may be due to middle ear problem also, get your self physically examined by an ENT specialist to rule out vertigo. Get evaluated, get treated. To get evaluated for the severity of migraine you will have to go for CT, MRI, EEG, Eye Examination, Spinal tap, Blood chemistry, Urinalysis. Hope I have answered your question. Take care.
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Dr Nupur K
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Psychologist,  Dr. Psychologist K. V. Anand's  Response
Hello,

A panic attack is a sudden episode of intense fear that triggers severe physical reactions when there is no real danger or apparent cause. Panic attacks can be very frightening.

When panic attacks occur, you might think you're losing control, having a heart attack or even dying. Migraine headache, dizziness or numbness could occur after an acute panic attack.

Your present symptoms could be associated more with anxiety and stress, provided all other physiological causes are rules out. First consult a doctor to rule out your physiological or organic causes behind these symptoms.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

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Dr. K. V. Anand,
Psychologist
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Are Migraine Headaches Associated With Dizziness And Numbness Symptoms Of A Panic Attack?

Hi, Welcome to Health care magic. I have read your query. Migraines if left untreated may cause complications like major depression, post traumatic stress disorder, agoraphobia, substance abuse disorders, etc. At times migraines can also cause sleep walking, sleep talking, night terrors, abdominal pain, vomiting or dizziness & vertigo. Dizziness & vertigo may be due to middle ear problem also, get your self physically examined by an ENT specialist to rule out vertigo. Get evaluated, get treated. To get evaluated for the severity of migraine you will have to go for CT, MRI, EEG, Eye Examination, Spinal tap, Blood chemistry, Urinalysis. Hope I have answered your question. Take care. Regards, Dr Nupur K