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Is it possible to get muscle vibration due to anxiety?

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Published At August 8, 2017
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Hi doctor,

I have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and have had tests to rule out possible causes for my symptoms. Currently, I have been feeling an internal shaking in my muscles and twitching. I also tend to have panic attacks almost every day and these muscles buzzing or vibrating symptoms are making me feel anxious although I am not. Sometimes they also set off panic attacks. Is this muscles vibrating sensation caused by anxiety? How can I stop this?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com. Muscle twitching or shivering could be due to dehydration, stress, anxiety, electrolyte imbalance, infections. Anxiety is pathological fear. The condition can be treated with medicines like Etizolam or mild dose of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI). But natural way to handle stress is very good and helpful to adjust you in daily routines. The best treatment of any anxiety disorder includes both medicines and psychotherapy. In medicines, the SSRI group of drugs (Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Sertraline, Escitalopram) are the mainstay of the treatment. Benzodiazepines group of drugs (Clonazepam, Lorazepam, Alprazolam or Etizolam) are used initially for short duration for fast symptomatic relief. Relaxation technique like yoga, mediations, progressive muscle relaxation method will control your anxiety. You should consult a nearby psychiatrist for your problem as treatment of anxiety disorder is given by a psychiatrist.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Srivastava, Sumit
Dr. Srivastava, Sumit

Internal Medicine

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