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I feel like my nerves are on fire. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I have a mental health issue. Sometimes, I feel too much like my nerves are on fire, and I can feel them. I can not pinpoint when it happens, but I just experienced it a while ago. This even causes my hands to shake. Then, I also talked to myself and laughed. In the middle of talking t... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, I appreciate you signing up on icliniq.com. You now have exclusive access to expert medical opinion. Based on your description, you may be experiencing symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. These can cause physical symptoms such as feelings of intense nervousness, shaking, and blank spells. It ... Read Full »
Kindly advise the safest drug for my anxiety after foot surgery.
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 32-year-old male who underwent foot surgery last month. I am non-weight bearing for a few weeks and have been advised to rest in bed. During this time, I have been feeling very anxious and scared. I have had a couple of panic attacks, and I feel dizzy. My body trembles, and I am co... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. Your problem is anxiety. To overcome anxiety, you need to start a medication like Paroxetine. Initially, you can take Clonazepam for a certain period. Mirtazapine is a medicine that aids in sleep and d... Read Full »
I used to work out every day until I had panic attacks. Is it safe for me to work out?
Query: Hello doctor,I used to work out every day until my anxiety took over and I had constant panic attacks. My BP was also high. Is it safe for me to work out? Do I have a heart problem?Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. According to your history, you are suffering from chronic anxiety issues. I suppose a lot of thoughts might be coming to your mind, making you anxious. I would recommend you to exercise regularly which will actually keep any other hea... Read Full »
What do my episodes of panic attacks (deja vu) suggest?
Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday I had a weird episode with deja vu. I am having unusual thoughts with a deja vu feeling. These thoughts may feel familiar, but I do not remember having them. It was like a panic attack that did not go away for a few minutes. I still feel panicked and scared if it is going to hap... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com, I understand your concern. Deja vu is a normal physiological phenomenon, and it is commonly seen in elderly people with dementia or Parkinsonian syndrome and also with schizophrenia. Deja vu is very common with anxiety and panic attacks. The anxiety group reported a... Read Full »
I am experiencing depression, anxiety, panic attacks, and self-harming tendencies. Please help me.
Query: Hello doctor, I am feeling depressed. I am having anxiety and panic attacks. My hands and body keeps shivering. I am feeling lonely. Last night, I had a panic attack. I was out of control. I tried to harm myself. I cried continuously. I am feeling out of control. I wish to die. Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern. You may have borderline personality disorder, which is a type of personality nature. Symptoms of this disorder can include chronic feelings of emptiness, emotional outbursts, overwhelming behavior, and... Read Full »
Should I be concerned about OCD, as I have symptoms related to it?
Query: Hi doctor, I frequently check whether I have locked the door when I leave the room, whether I have brought the keys with me, whether I have brought the purse in my bag, and whether I have put off the gas regulator. And all these make me anxious. Sometimes they give me anxiety or panic attacks. I dou... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. You have OCD (obsessive-compulsive disorder) with depressive features. So I suggest you to follow few instructions to deal with your problem. Exercise for 30 to 45 minutes daily, like going for a walk. It will help uplift your mood. Medita... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am 27 years old and I have not been feeling for the past two months. I have been on anti-anxiety medications such as Xanax and Paxil for the past 17 years. I had an anxiety attack for the first time in 10 years. I fell I may have compressed a nerve. I was taking the medication Xanax... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. I know this has been quite a difficult time for you. Kindly give me more information regarding the medications you are currently taking. How much Paxil (Paroxetine) are you taking now? I suggest you to start taking... Read Full »
Why do I have facial and chest flushing along with high blood pressure?
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old and have these symptoms: 1. Facial and chest flushing randomly throughout the day. 2. Blood pressure of 170/111 mm of Hg when the doctor checked. I am not anemic, diabetic, or hyperthyroid. The doctor attributed my high BP reading to anxiety. I also have anxiety and p... Read Full »
Dr. Mahmoud Ahmed Abdelrahman Abouibrahim
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Anxiety is a possible cause of hypertension.But we must first confirm the hypertension diagnosis by taking more than one reading. Also, renal causes of hypertension must be excluded as they are the most common cause in young people. Therefore... Read Full »
I had a panic or deja vu attack that would not go away till I went to sleep. Why is this happening?
Query: Hi doctor, Two months ago, and the other day, I encountered a strange deja vu experience. I kept having thoughts, and they came with a deja vu feeling. These thoughts feel familiar, but I do not recall having them. Yet, I can visualize it in my "mind's eye." I also felt out of it. I could even tell ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I would like to know more information regarding your symptoms. For instance, was it a one-time incidence? Or do you have similar episodes intermittently? If yes, how frequently and how often per month does it occur? Do you experience any ... Read Full »