Are these ANXIETY Symptoms???

Question

*dizziness
*confusion
*brain fog
*spacing-out
*vision feels a little off (not completely blurry but different)
*palpitations
*lighheaded like Im going to faint (but I dont)
*always tired
*irritated easily
*pressure in head/ears
*nightmares

I was rear-ended 2 mos ago and had whiplash. 2 wks later the symptoms started. I also had just been put on Prozac 40mg after 8mos of Lexapro teh day after the accident.

I have had a complete blood workup and everythign is normal except my iron is a little low but I'm not anemic. I just had an MRI and CAT scan & both are normal. The neuro doesn't think anything is wrong - said it could be like a post-concussion syndrome even though my head didnt hit anything except my head rest. I tested neg for Celiac disease and have no allergies. Ive had anxiety my whole life and was on Prozac for 10yrs until I switched the the Lexapro a few months ago. Ive stopped all anxiety meds for a month & half now and i'm not. PLEASE HELP

Answer 1

Go to a professional you trust who treated your anxiety in the past and ask.

There are symptoms of anxiety on your list, but Iam not qualified to make a diagnosis.

Answer 2

The first thing I could recommend is a GOOD Chiropractor. Most victims of whiplash have disturbed their thyroid, not enough to show up on a Doctors 'radar' but damage, none the less. PLEASE find a chiropractor that will do a full workup-many will not charge for a consultation. Your symptoms also indicate and Adrenal issue (could be from stress about the accident)

Also, I'm a nutritional therapist, and I would check you for Amino Acid deficiency. If you want to try Amino Acids on your own (they are just proteins from food) get to the health food store for an Amino Acid blend, it has most of the AA's in it. Start with recommended dose, and add to it daily if you see improvements. You could also try Bragg's Amino Acids from health food store or Fred Meyers. Very inexpensive, tastes like soy sauce, drop or spray some under your tongue, It helps the amino acids cross into the brain to complete the neurotransmitters-so the signal gets through. Hard to explain here. BUT, it you need a neck adjustment, nothing you try will be effective for very long. Get to a Chiropractor, please.

Answer 3

That's what happened with my first panic attack. I felt like I was going to pass out or throw up one. I didn't know. Then, I was fine. I got home and started uncontrollably shaking for an hour and a half and my lips get numb. My hands and feet were numb and I could hardly speak. I thought I was dying. Thank goodness, I only had about 4 attacks that bad. I take Lexapro 20 mg and Xanax .5 mg 3 times a day. I works well for me. I tried Klonopin, but it wasn't as effective for me as Xanax. People are different though. But I think you will be successful with what you're on. It will take about 2 to 3 weeks to tell a difference. You may have some minor side effects in the beginning but wade it out if you can. Good luck.

Answer 4

the symptoms you describe sound like Fibromyalgia, which can often occur after a traumatic event such as your whiplash.

Here is a brief list of common symptoms of this disease:

Chronic pain throughout the body
Burning, numbness and tingling
Tenderness when pressure is placed on or around the neck, elbows, hips, thighs and knees.
Sleep disorders
Chronic fatigue or exhaustion
Depression
Anxiety
Facial Pain
Jaw Pain (TMJ)
Memory Loss
Irritable Bowel
Tension or Migraine Headaches
High sensitivity to foods and medications (allergic type reaction).
Minimal tolerance to heat and cold
High sensitivity to bright lights and sounds
Hair Loss

Because symptoms develop gradually, this disease is often misdiagnosed. It is often diagnosed as a repetitive strain injury; sleep disorder condition, irritable bowel syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis or any other type of medical problem. Based on the American College of Rheumatology a person is diagnosed with Fibromylagia when he or she suffers pain throughout the body for at least three months and has 11 out of 18 tender points present.

If this sounds like what you have see a doctor of rheumatology as soon as possible.