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What Causes Palpitations And Leg Twitching While Suffering From Panic Disorder?
I was told I have panic disorder... I sometimes get a twitch in my legs I ve been put on sertraline but now I get palpating in chest and stomach my concern is when my legs twitch my pulse skips (I check it and noticed it happen and now it happens regularly
Tue, 11 Dec 2018
Hello,
Actually, leg twitching and palpitations in the chest and stomach are indicating a panic attack.
To me, you should sit with your doctor, and ask him/her what to take when you have this episode (I'm pretty sure it is not happening all the time).
I know you are on sertraline, but at that precise moment, you need to take another medication. Should also exclude cardiovascular problems through a complete cardiac check-up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
Actually, leg twitching and palpitations in the chest and stomach are indicating a panic attack.
To me, you should sit with your doctor, and ask him/her what to take when you have this episode (I'm pretty sure it is not happening all the time).
I know you are on sertraline, but at that precise moment, you need to take another medication. Should also exclude cardiovascular problems through a complete cardiac check-up.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Albana Sejdini, General & Family Physician
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