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What Causes Occasional Weakness In Left Arm/leg While On Medication For Anxiety?

I have been experiencing occasional weakness in my left arm and leg. Sometimes it is accompanied with a burning sensation, though very mild and non debilitating. I am being treated for moderate anxiety and panic attacks with Lexapro 10mg, and Xanax .25 as needed. I have been on the meds for about 2 months now. My overall mood and anxiety has gotten better but I still have these symptoms. I thought the symptoms were from the anxiety and stress but im not sure now if this is a side effect of the meds or something else, or if it just takes more time? Sometimes it feels like my arm or leg (mainly left side) circulation is mildly being cut off, like they are swollen but there is nothing evident. I saw a neurologist and after a physical exam ( no MRI or CT scans ), he could not find anything other than possible anxiety. I should mention that I take Xalatan drops for my eye pressure. I can say that when I exercise, or rest the symptoms almost vanish. Any Ideas?
Mon, 17 Nov 2014
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We understand your concerns

I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The symptoms you are mentioning are common with anxiety disorder patients. Such anxiety disorder patients do feel pain, burning sensation, crawling sensation or numbness in their body. Such symptoms could be anywhere. Your doctor is doing the right thing and you should work with him for a better cure.

Also Start with these simple steps

Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possible
Step 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices.
Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bay
Step 4 - Exercise regularly



Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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What Causes Occasional Weakness In Left Arm/leg While On Medication For Anxiety?

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. I suggest you not to worry much. The symptoms you are mentioning are common with anxiety disorder patients. Such anxiety disorder patients do feel pain, burning sensation, crawling sensation or numbness in their body. Such symptoms could be anywhere. Your doctor is doing the right thing and you should work with him for a better cure. Also Start with these simple steps Step 1 - Practice Deep and full breathing whenever possible Step 2 - Drink plenty of water and fruit juices. Step 3 - A Tomato a day keeps anxiety at bay Step 4 - Exercise regularly Psychotherapy techniques should suit your requirement. If you require more of my help in this aspect, Please post a direct question to me in this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. I shall prescribe the needed psychotherapy techniques. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.