panic attacking

[ltlmiss]

Does anybody have panic attacks from taking narcotic pain meds for long amounts of time? Because I am, and I am and I am not happy.

[kjd]

I do have panic attacks but I am not sure it its due to meds or down to the fact I have to live and cope with a chronic illness. My doctor said both could be the problem unfortunately.

i know how you feel!x

[RAS6]

I have a history of panic attacks, but have noticed that they were getting worse a few months ago. In my case it wasn't Narcotics though. It was actually heart palpitations from Nortiptyline. After stopping that I am much better. The strongest Narcotics I am on are Vicadin and Valium.
Sorry you have to deal with these. I wouldn't wish them on anyone. Mine feel like a tighness in my chest, racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, and usually tons of chest and neck pain. The first one I had as a teenager scared my parents so bad they took me to the ER!
Have they talked about any medication to help you? I am helped greatly by Buspar and Valium.
Good luck to you.

[Jamey]

When I take ultram I feel like I'm on speed. I just told myself to be happy I was getting things done( didn't help). Lately I've been wondering if there's a such thing as energy without anxiety....My ex used to take vicodin for the same reason(speeding). I guess everybody reacts differently. If you read the last list of side effects with med, The ones that are "extremely unlikely", Those are the ones I end up with. Go figure. I also benefit greatly from Buspar. Good Luck!!!

[ltlmiss]

Jamey, I always end up with those "unlikely" side effects, too! I used to have panic attacks and it feels like the same thing I am feeling right now. Just mainly scetchy. I have been feeling really yucky, I dont know how to explain it. I am going to talk to my doctor about it next week at my appointment. I think I just really need a break from the stronger pain meds. I don't have any real stress going on right now other than that I am by myself stuck in the house all day, Of course I have my daughter with me always, but we haven't left the house much because we have been broke, and I haven't been feeling that good so I have been staying in bed as much as possible. I do that sometimes and it really affects me. I need to get out more and I am going to starting now because I had the worst painic attack last night, and if I keep it up then theres going to be more, this sucks!