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I'm wondering if I have a real issue or if this


Sent to Health Experts October 21, 2007 10:48 p.m.

I'm wondering if I have a real issue or if this is a) just another panic attack or b) alcohol withdrawl symptoms or maybe something else.
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October 21, 2007 10:49 p.m. (1 minute and 41 seconds later)
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What are your symptoms and can you give a bit of your history regarding alcohol use and past panic attacks?

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Sent October 21, 2007 11:00 p.m. (10 minutes and 49 seconds later)

Been a little shakey and had what I thought was just another panic attack about 9 hours ago. Felt better after the usual 1-1.5 hour mark and then started to feel anxious/shakey/ off and on sweaty About 8pm. realized I hadn't eaten much today so got some food into my system and some juice. Thinking maybe it's a blood sugar issue?

As to the alcohol use, I would probably be considered a moderate to heavy social drinker. Had way too much on Friday, but in general I range from 0 drinks per week to maybe 12 drinks on 2-4 occasions. Haven't had any alcohol since Friday night.

Also, for the last few weeks I've had a bit of tenderness off and on below my ribs on my back, which I believe would indicate maybe a kidney problem?

I'm pretty used to the panic attacks, they run in my family. I just don't want to ignore a symptom that isn't really a panic attack. I could however just be being a bit of a hypocondriac!

Thanks for taking the time to do this!
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