As Dr. Meyer said, having first aid on hand helped. Having valium in my
purse helped and mostly went unused. However, the attacks didn't
completely stop til I got PD
Ray
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From: "Charles Meyer" <[log in to unmask]>
To: <[log in to unmask]>
Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2005 3:51 PM
Subject: Re: panic attacks


> HI Lynnette,
>
> I am a 60 year old psychiatrist retired about 6 years due to PD. My
> info about Panic disorder may be a little out of date but I think it
> may be useful to you..
>
> What happens in Panic disorder patients is that the fear of having
> another attack becomes the most disabling symptom. Because the
> symptoms of the attack are so severe people become avoidant of any
> situation which reminds them of having an attach..
>
> When I treated early Panic Disorder Patients I used to prescribe a
> small amount of of an anti anxiety drug such as Xanax. I would tell
> them that taking one would break the attack and to take one only when
> they felt an episode coming on. . Knowing that they had something which
> could abort an episode decreased the fear of the fear often to the point
> that they never felt the need to take a pill. The pills often
> disintegrated in their purse or wallet unused.
>
> Good luck.
>
> Charlie
>
> Charles T. Meyer, MD
> Madison, WI
>
>
>
> Lynnette Love wrote:
>
>>Hi. I'm Lynnette in California. I'm 55 years old and
>>diagnosed with PD 9 years ago. I work full time, drive,
>>and take care of myself (no care giver needed yet).
>>
>>My HMO referred me to a psychologist and I just found
>>out yesterday that I'm having panic attacks. He thinks
>>they are Parkinson's related, but not caused by PD.
>>
>>Basically I get butterflies in my stomach, sweaty palms,
>>dizzy, a feeling of being frightened (adrenaline rush) and
>>of course, violent shaking. It's happening more and more
>>frequently and it takes me a long time to recover from an
>>episode. It's happened in a variety of situations like driving
>>on a freeway overpass, making a presentation at work, even
>>while riding my horse (which I've been doing all of my life!)
>>
>>The psychologist gave me some good insight and suggestions,
>>so am confident, with some work, I'll get control over the attacks.
>>
>>Just wondering if anybody else has experienced this and
>>how you are coping with it?
>>
>>I might add that the panic attacks started about the same time
>>I started taking Mirapex. I've read the data I can find on Mirapex,
>>and although it can cause anxiousness, it doesn't specifically say
>>panic attacks.
>>
>>Happy Trails to You!
>>Lynnette
>>
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