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I was taken off lorazepam about 4 months ago. I then had the worst anxiety and panic attacks of my life. It was horrible. I was terrified bc I was put on buspirone, gabapentin, visteral, and had an increase to my zyprexa and I was still full of anxiety and panic. I was having a panic attack every day.
My family and friends said maybe your low on iron? I went to the dr and sure enough I was. Since starting iron supplements my anxiety has decreased. I haven't had a panic attack in about 4 days. I was able to decrease the zyprexa. I'm breathing better. I hope it stays this way. So make sure you do labs if you're having horrible anxiety. |
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Well I had a panic attack tonight.
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Thats really interesting! I have a history of anemia, but its been a while since I had an episode of low iron. However... i have had the worst anxiety the past few weeks, just this low feeling of dread all the time. I feel totally frazzled because it isn't going away. I just feel the way you might right before you get scary test results or when someone you love is in emergency surgery, except its been really protracted. And that is not normal for my anxiety.
And then, I have had some issues with lightheadedness and blacking out/low blood pressure, plus really severe fatigue. It was those symptoms that had me talking to my doctor. But I wonder if iron could also be behind the increased anxiety. Weirdly, that would be wonderful, because at least its a simple solution. Thanks again! I really hope it helps you get your panic attacks under control. |
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When my iron levels fall below 8, my anxiety symptoms escalate. Same with B and D vitamins. If those fall too low, the side effect I get is really bad panic attacks. Also, my ears ring incessantly when my hormones and iron/vitamin/mineral levels are too low. I just found out that my thyroid level is too low so that could also cause anxiety symptoms.
Basically, our moods are easily destabilized by low iron/vitamin/mineral/hormone levels. That's one aspect of mental health that I wish they'd stop attributing to low "serotonin levels" which in fact is a total lie. Serotonin doesn't cause anxiety. Serotonin doesn't have anything to do with anxiety. I have the blood tests to prove it. |
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Hey @Coolbreeze74: I did a search and found this:
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Thanks for posting that @sarahsweets. Iron is such an important element in our health -- physically and mentally.
10 Signs and Symptoms of Iron Deficiency 1. unusual tiredness 2. paleness 3. shortness of breath 4. headaches and dizziness 5. heart palpitations 6. dry and damaged hair and skin 7. swelling and soreness of the tongue and mouth 8. restless legs (I get this all the time and have it right now) 9. brittle or spoon shaped finger nails 10. Other symptoms: panic and anxiety, cold hands and feet, weird food cravings; cravings for ice, dirt, paper, clay, and frequent bruising and respiratory infections |
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my pdoc prescribes me folic acid, d3 and iron to take daily. It is only precautionary she says. I also have a thyroid issue and take Synthroid.
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Well I haven't had a panic attack since Saturday. Knock on wood. They are so scary. It's awful!
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Interesting! Thanks.
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I'm going to revive this thread. I've been having progressively worse night time anxiety over the last few years. Currently I'm struggling with insomnia, and have dealing with racing heart, tightening throat, feeling so restless it's uncomfortable to be still, all from anxiety.
Iron has always been the one supplement my pdoc has suggested that I've blown off. Even after having him tell me I'm kind of anemic on past bloodwork. I've literally been blowing it off for years. I started taking iron 2 weeks ago. For the last week, I've had no physical night time anxiety symptoms even though I'm struggling with insomnia still. Because I'm no longer anxious for hours, I'm getting slightly more sleep. I really hope this is my answer. Sent from my SM-G991U using Tapatalk |
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