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I'm having a horrible time with my nerves ever since my meds were increased. I don't know if this is a form of herxing or if this is a side effect from the meds. Years ago I had panic attacks, but they ended once I was properly treated for hypothyroidism. I've recently had my thryoid levels checked and they are fine. (Yes, it is a complete thyroid panel). The panic attacks have begun ever since I increased the doxy and added the valtrex and metformin.
L thyroxine 175mcg (for hypothyroid) Doxy 200 mg twice daily (for tick borne disease) Valtrex 500 mg twice daily ( for Ebstein Barr virus) Fluoxetine (prozac) 20 mg once daily (for perimenopausal symptoms) Metformin 500 mg twice daily (for pre diabetes) Misoprostol 100 mcg twice daily (for stomach support bacause I take so many ibuprofen for pain) Peptic Care zc (to prevent upset stomach)
So......herx? Meds? Or unrelated? The last time I visited my LLMD I mentioned my nerves getting worse. However, this was before the change in meds and before the panic attacks. He did not prescribe me anything. I can handle this at home. However, at work I am finding it extremely difficult to function. Advice?
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canefan17
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Adrenal Fatigue causes panic attacks.
Adding new medicines, herxes, etc cause stress on the adrenals which in turn can lead to panic attacks.
Panic attacks are simply a brain miscommunication. Overexcitement, norepinephrine, epinephrine levels.
Fight or Flight mode.
All adrenal related.
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Jane2904
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I read online that Doxy caused anxiety in some people.
Hope you feel better.
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Carol in PA
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Lyme Disease causes low magnesium, as the Lyme bacteria use it up.
Low magnesium can cause panic attacks, among other things.
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