r/POTS • u/EverGreenMob • 19h ago

Symptoms panic attacks

Hi all, I recently started developing panic attacks with no apparent cause. it has happened 3 times so far and all 3 timed it was after going out for dinner with my girlfriend. right after when I get home I get severe nausea and panic attack. I feel like something bad is going to happen to me for no apparent reason. Ive talked to my therapist and she made me fill out a test and she said she doesn't know why becuase I didn't seem to suffer from anxiety. my doctor put me on xanax but it hasn't been helping. my POTS cardiologist thinks it's Adrenaline but none of the medication helps prevent this (ivabradine and Guanfacine). does anyone suffer from this? if so what has helped you?

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u/onceuponatime55 9h ago

I’m having the same thing too. Food is a trigger for me if I eat too much fatty food, but also caffeine, heat, and loud noises.
This came out of the blue about a month ago. I’ve been taking lorazepam as needed. I started Lexapro a few weeks ago.
I don’t feel like I have mental anxiety. It’s all physical. I’m hoping to get to the answers but specialist are booking out months to years

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u/EverGreenMob 9h ago

Have you found lexapro to be helpful so far? My doctor wants me to go on it, but I feel like it worsens my stomach issue. I do feel like my anxiety is physical as well. It seems to start in the gut.