ANXIETY OR TIA

[urdacrazy1]

I HEAR A LOT OF ANXIETY SUFFERERS LIKE ME COMPLAIN ABOUT TINGLING/NUMBING SENSATIONS ON HEAD AND FACE. HOW CAN WE KNOW IF IT'S JUST ANOTHER HORRIFYING SYMPTOM OF ANXIETY AND NOT SOMETHING MORE SERIOUS LIKE TIA'S?

[Dr. A. Srivastava]

Hi, Thank you for the question. If your all the investigation reports came back normal, then most likely possibility in your case could be a panic or anxiety disorder that you have faced during last event and currently experiencing. Cause of such panic disorder mostly remain unknown but in this disorder you may feel symptoms like shortness of breath, feeling of choking, pain in the chest, nausea, stomach ache, feeling dizzy, tingling or numbness, chills or hot flashes, bounding heartbeat or fast heart rate, sweating, shaking etc. even without any underlying disorder. This disorder needs to be thoroughly assessed by a psychiatrist first since this can occur repeatedly and without warning.  Treatments may include psychological and drug treatments, and depend upon extent of severity of symptoms. Most commonly psychological treatment tried is counseling, relaxation techniques and sometimes cognitive behavior therapy. ************** depends upon treating the underlying depressive illness through anti-anxiety or anti-depressant medicines.  In addition, try to rest in a dark & quiet room, meditate, have a balanced diet, regularly exercise and avoid taking unnecessary non prescription drugs to avoid recurrence of symptoms. Hope this helps!!

[tjj3761]

Hi,

I have had anxiety or panic attacks along with my neurological symptoms.  It can be awful.  Sometimes I think if you have symptoms and are not having any "anxiety" there might be underlying issues.

I am not sure, but I think transient ischemic attacks happen a lot of the time in the elderly, although I suppose could happen in someone younger if they have underlying health issues.

I do not know if you take anything for anxiety, but there are a lot of good medications out there to help reduce anxiety, as well as medications for tingling and numbness related to neurological causes.

I hope you feel better soon.

terri