muscle spasms and temporary paralysis

[kittikat]

Has anyone experienced terrifying muscle spasms during a panic attack which led to temporary paralysis and rigidity in hands and lower face/jaw to the point where you think you are actually having a stroke or become permanently damaged because you can't talk or move your mouth? Very frightening.....please advise....never had these symptoms before...major setback occuring.....help!! :wacko:

[cathycrumble]

Kitikat

As I told you my daughter was the same she couldnt even talk but as she relaxed it went away and I think the more you think about it the more you will worry. She just let it go. And she is and has been fine.

Hope this helps.

Cathy xx

[kittikat]

Thanks Cathy....I know what you said is right. Trying to think positive thoughts :)
Kitti xx

[sammie]

hi

this is referd to as a tetanic spasm (hope i spelt this right) completely normal in panic not dangerous but pretty scarey

[kittikat]

hi

this is referd to as a tetanic spasm (hope i spelt this right) completely normal in panic not dangerous but pretty scarey

Thank you so much sammie, I will look it up, it was soo scarey but you made me feel so much better now :) Kitti x

[kittikat]

Spoke to my doctor about this today.....apparently it can happen when you have chronic hyperventilation during a prolonged panic attack, something to do with low CO2 and a drop in the bodys calcium levels and can be a classic and frightening symptom of panic. Usually occurs in hands/arms/face/feet but can affect the whole body....that's me told then....mind at rest...sort of....I hope I never experience it again :scared15: