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Experiencing bad muscular craps. Anxiety related..

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I have had really bad anxiety in the past 8 months to a year. I had a really bad anxiety attack in February featuring very debilitating muscular cramps. Both of my arms being so knotted up I could not stretch them back out. My tongue and neck cramped to the point I could barley talk and was slurring my speech. I thought I was having a stroke at the time. Today I have been having very similar cramps. Not to the level of last time but quite uncomfortable and concerning. I know there can be chemical changes that take place in your brain when experiencing a panic or anxiety attack. If anyone knows more about this symptom and its causes please share. While struggling with anxiety and depression are not fun in the least these cramps concern me most as they are a very real and physical manifestation of how I feel at the time. Once they start it feels like they are unstoppable. I have been able to stay calm so far and that seems to help.

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Agora1

Robert214, it sounds like a deficiency of some sort *magnesium. Since it is so debilitating and so extensive, it would be better for your doctor to run some tests rather than you second guessing what might be causing it. Good Luck and feel better soon.

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Robert214 in reply to Agora1

Thank you for the reply and advice. While i did go to the Dr after the panic attack in February no extensive tests were done, but he did say it was most likely a panic or anxiety attack. That attack lasted about 5 to 10 minuets. This is only the third or fourth time it has happened and is only happens in times of bad anxiety, depression, or stress.. If it was a nutrient problem I would thing my symptoms would be more consistent.

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Agora1 in reply to Robert214

You're probably right Robert. Anxiety can cause numerous symptoms.

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blackcat64013

Hi Robert,

You must be in so much pain from the cramps. The pain (which is of psychosomatic origin) I can relate to. I had weekly visits for remedial massage which helped immensely.

May I suggest that you see a psychologist for some tips about preventing them and what you can do when they happen.

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Robert214 in reply to blackcat64013

They can be painful. They definitely were the first time I experienced them. I find found myself frustrated with them today more then anything just picking something up would or doing anything with my hands seemed to make the cramps more frequent and worse.. And I was worried I would have a full blown attack while at work.. Unfortunately I do not have the funds to afford to see a professional. I am probably going to have to get lucky and find something online that will help. Given the resurgence in my anxiety and depression I am going to have to start there and manage that as best i can until I can find better information.

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