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Lynette I developed terrible panic attacks after becoming allergic to chemo 26 years ago. Getting PD dxed at age 60 seemed to quell them, the PD symptoms were such a distraction. However, my migraine auras increased. DBS seemed to stop auras as well as tremor. I think it is all related somehow, but don't know how. Ray ----- Original Message ----- From: "Lynnette Love" <[log in to unmask]> To: <[log in to unmask]> Sent: Saturday, December 03, 2005 7:55 AM Subject: panic attacks > 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 > > ---------------------------------------------------------------------- > To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: > mailto:[log in to unmask] > In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn ---------------------------------------------------------------------- To sign-off Parkinsn send a message to: mailto:[log in to unmask] In the body of the message put: signoff parkinsn