Tetany from panic attack???

[dmbfan07cb]

Just had a major panic attack that involved a lot of overbreathing, my hands and nose and even my teeth started tingling and i tried breathing right but i guess it was too late, I started feeling very intense pressure in the center of my chest just above my stomach and my hands started to become drawn and i couldnt really move.  It lasted for about 20 seconds and then I was sore afterward...  I'm so scared of having another one I cant even leave my room.  This has hapened before but I called anambulance straight away because I thought it was a heart attack.  They told me it was Tetany induced by my panic, does this sound right??  Is this dangerous?  It doesent feel good at all.  I'm so frightened.  Anyone ever have this???  I feel alone...

[JSGeare]

I'm responding to this because:

1. Your question needs an answer, so at least this response will bump it to the top and hopefully get some attention, and,

2. I'm stupid. I've heard of most words, and made up a bunch of others, but have no clue as to what tentany is all about. If I had to guess I would say it is a muscial term meaning "rhythym established in a small jazz combo by tapping quickly on a cymbal with an old shoe" or something like that.

Oh yes, and:

C. I would like to know the answer as well.

Anyone got any help for this?

[Pum]

This is caused by hyperventilation. I haven't had it before but I know someone who did and it took quite a while (a few hours) for her to come right. Her hands went like a claw.

I want to say "try to relax" but I know that is too hard. Try not to fight a panic attack. Let it wash over you and say "do your worst".  It is good you phoned 911 the first time as now you know it there is nothing wrong with your physical health.

Good luck.