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Suffering From Anxiety And Panic Attacks
Hi I have mild mitral valve stenos (i was born with it) and I never took any medications for it. I also do regular check ups with my cardiologists and my condition has remain the same & stable my entire life. I am currently 23 years old and female. I do suffer from anxiety and panic attacks, especially when I feel like my heart is beating out of my chest. I going on a plane next weekend, and I cannot help but to worry about the take off... I am worried that the speed is too fast and there will be too mcuh pressure. Im worried that I will have a blood clot or a heart attack from being so scared. I ve been on planes before, but I was fairly young (5 years old). What do you think? Is i tsafe for me to take a plane? Are there any anxiety medicatons I can take to prevent the anxiety attack? Thank you, Tiffany YYYY@YYYY
Wed, 20 May 2015
Mitral stenosis by birth is very rare condition,but as u mentioned that it is mild ,so should not cause any problem to your air journey.you are having anxiety ,so you can take Tab.CLonazepam 0.5 mg mouth dissolving tab in mouth while plane is taking off,this will prevent panic attack.you may safely travel .wish u safe journey!!!!!
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