drs appt. for neck pain .....anxiety???

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Registered: 02-19-2007
drs appt. for neck pain .....anxiety???
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Mon, 02-19-2007 - 7:27pm

Hi!

I am new to this message board and hoping for some support. I went to the drs for neck problems and she thinks that I am having panic attacks. I explained to her that I have dizzy spells (which I have had since 1995...she viewed my old charts), the dizziness has increased over the last few months and seem to intensify when I am out in public places. She started me on xanax which just made me sleep, I then went to effexor which sent me into a tizzy with uncontrollabe shaking (I was at work with this reaction....embarrasing). Today she gave me Lexapro with xanax. I am afraid to take the new medication. Any suggestions on taking the medication? Any specific time of day I should take it? I feel like I am on a rollercoaster ride. Any input is appreciated.
Thanks!
nancy

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 8:11pm

Hi Nancy & welcome!

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 03-11-2004
Mon, 02-19-2007 - 11:52pm

Welcome, Nancy! I am sorry to hear about your experiences. You are NOT alone. If you have been reading other posts here, you will find that others have similiar complaints with muscle aches, pains & tension around the head, neck, upper back & even chest. When we aren't relaxed, this can happen. Have you checked our *coping tips & tricks* folder below? You can teach yourself ways to relax & de-stress so that coping comes a little easier.


ITA with what Sheri Ann has said about the meds. I had some sleepiness from xanax when