Lactic Acid and Panic Attacks?

lsauvage · 05-05-2005, 09:26 AM

Hello to everyone! I am on week six of dropping from 10mg to 5mg and am finally begininning to feel better. Only had one small "wave" of panic yesterday, but it sure beats last week (see thread on "Breathing Issues" at week 5 - several others experienced this during week 5 too.) I'm still going to wait until I've completed eight weeks before dropping to 2.5.

I know there is a connection between Lactic Acid and panic attacks, and was wondering if anyone has any remedies for this. I am feeling well enough to start exercising again, but I know that increased Lactic Acid will induce panic attacks for me. Even getting a massage increases my risk of attacks. Has anyone every used anything to combat this?

Thanks again to everone for all of your support. It is so comforting to know that you're not alone.

SuSu · 05-05-2005, 09:34 AM

Glad to hear from you, Lsauvage! Someone else will come along who actually knows about this, but I do recall proper stretching and warming up to be imperative in dealing with lactic acid. Maybe meditating before stretching/warming up would ease the transition?

You mention massage. I've only been given one professional massage in my life, pre-paxil, and boy was it ever an emotional experience!...This is all about our emotions/brain and what this drug has done to them/it, isn't it? Anything that can help ease the emotions back into proper function seems really important. What about sauna-like (sweatlodge) sweats? Do those cause the lactic problems?

Take care, lsau! xox

lsauvage · 05-05-2005, 09:41 AM

Thanks for your reply. I haven't had the problem with saunas. I love them, but haven't been in one for a while. Good idea!

Wow, I was reading your dated progress at the end of your message. GOOD FOR YOU! Are you beginning to feel any relief from the WD? Take it one day at a time, one hour, even one minute if you have to. I can't wait to say that I am paxil free!

Buxy`s Back · 05-05-2005, 10:41 AM

LSAUVAGE!! thanx uv just made my day i just looked up lactic acid and guess what all the things iv reacted to in withdrawal contain this wow thanx this is gonna help lots.but yes i have a hot flush n then panic with lactic acid but never found that was the link to what i have reacted too!!!! thanx

05-05-2005, 09:26 AM	#1
lsauvage Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 33	Lactic Acid and Panic Attacks? Hello to everyone! I am on week six of dropping from 10mg to 5mg and am finally begininning to feel better. Only had one small "wave" of panic yesterday, but it sure beats last week (see thread on "Breathing Issues" at week 5 - several others experienced this during week 5 too.) I'm still going to wait until I've completed eight weeks before dropping to 2.5. I know there is a connection between Lactic Acid and panic attacks, and was wondering if anyone has any remedies for this. I am feeling well enough to start exercising again, but I know that increased Lactic Acid will induce panic attacks for me. Even getting a massage increases my risk of attacks. Has anyone every used anything to combat this? Thanks again to everone for all of your support. It is so comforting to know that you're not alone.

05-05-2005, 09:34 AM	#2
SuSu Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: California Posts: 779	Re: Lactic Acid and Panic Attacks? Glad to hear from you, Lsauvage! Someone else will come along who actually knows about this, but I do recall proper stretching and warming up to be imperative in dealing with lactic acid. Maybe meditating before stretching/warming up would ease the transition? You mention massage. I've only been given one professional massage in my life, pre-paxil, and boy was it ever an emotional experience!...This is all about our emotions/brain and what this drug has done to them/it, isn't it? Anything that can help ease the emotions back into proper function seems really important. What about sauna-like (sweatlodge) sweats? Do those cause the lactic problems? Take care, lsau! xox __________________ Mixing fear with imagination is a dangerous recipe ********* 12/01: 10 mg Paxil for very mild panic attack 10/02: quit CT after very severe panic attack 12/03: restart 20 mg; stopped working 01/05: tapered in 2.5 increments to zero 04/25/05: final dose, thank God! Side Effects while on the drug: horrid WD symptoms: horrifying...but Michelangelo is kicking butt with awesome kowabunga ninja turtle power!!!

05-05-2005, 09:41 AM	#3
lsauvage Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 33	Re: Lactic Acid and Panic Attacks? Thanks for your reply. I haven't had the problem with saunas. I love them, but haven't been in one for a while. Good idea! Wow, I was reading your dated progress at the end of your message. GOOD FOR YOU! Are you beginning to feel any relief from the WD? Take it one day at a time, one hour, even one minute if you have to. I can't wait to say that I am paxil free!

05-05-2005, 10:41 AM	#4
Buxy`s Back Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: grimsby,england Posts: 4,463	Re: Lactic Acid and Panic Attacks? LSAUVAGE!! thanx uv just made my day i just looked up lactic acid and guess what all the things iv reacted to in withdrawal contain this wow thanx this is gonna help lots.but yes i have a hot flush n then panic with lactic acid but never found that was the link to what i have reacted too!!!! thanx

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