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Does Opiatest Abuse Lead To Tightness In Chest And Panic Attacks?

I have been abusing opiates for three years on and off, I was 4 rehabs and recently in November.. I started using again and Im getting tightness in my chest, Heart palpitatons, Shortness of breathe and panic attacks.. Ive never got ths way before. Is this from long term use?
Mon, 14 Apr 2014
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Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

I understand that you are worried about your recent symptoms and are wondering whether they could be an effect of your opioid abuse. Now, many drugs including opioids can result in a variety of physical and psychological problems.

So, it is likely that your recent symptoms could be related to your drug abuse. However, other possible medical causes also have to be ruled out. So, it is advisable to have a detailed evaluation, including some investigations, in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar
Consultant Psychiatrist
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Does Opiatest Abuse Lead To Tightness In Chest And Panic Attacks?

Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query. I understand that you are worried about your recent symptoms and are wondering whether they could be an effect of your opioid abuse. Now, many drugs including opioids can result in a variety of physical and psychological problems. So, it is likely that your recent symptoms could be related to your drug abuse. However, other possible medical causes also have to be ruled out. So, it is advisable to have a detailed evaluation, including some investigations, in order to arrive at a definitive diagnosis and initiate appropriate treatment. Wish you all the best. Regards, Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar Consultant Psychiatrist