Has anyone ever used Citalopram for anxiety & experienced pins & needles in legs ?

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My gp prescribed me Citalopram 10mg for anxiety/depression after some really bad anxiety attacks. I've been having pains in legs with puns & needles off and on for last few years but last few days they've been awful. I went back to go today who said it may be the tablets as they can make you worse before they start helping. ..she's said persevere for few days or stop but I feel dreadful...she's also given me diazipan to take if it gets really bad but just worried about this pins and needles plus electric shock sensations...she's referring me to a neurologist as said could be nerve issues but this could take months...any advice would be great x

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    Your on such a low dose I would think it's more anxiety causing your pin and needles Hun by over breathing xx
    • Posted

      I was referred for the same reason and tremors and numbness down my legs but was diagnosed as severe anxiety use the diazepam Hun it will give you a chance to relax and gather your thoughts xx
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      Really ? I'm so confused ...this tingling is worse than ever and now in my thighs too plus my ankles are swollen and killing me....is it best taken at night time ....I'm so not used to all this....just want to be me again.....at least new young lady doc today seemed to take me seriously & not make me feel like a total loon ball x
    • Posted

      You got 2mg or 5mg diazepam?
    • Posted

      I have a sore ankle too a bit swollen as well.

      Let's be loony together!! Who's in?!! 😜

    • Posted

      Loons United 😂😂😂😂
  • Posted

    I use to be on that got a rash from that medication had to go off it 

     

  • Posted

    Hi Jane

    Try B12 Methyl for the nerves, it's helped me a lot.

    Good luck!

    • Posted

      Will go buy some tomorrow. ..thank you x
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    hi , yes it is anxiety , i used to get burning on my feet and they said it was anxiety also went to neuro thought i had MS because i would and still do get pins and needles in hand and arm and numbness , she said it was anxiety she didnt even test me for Muscular disease, just meeting with her my bill was  alot of money since i had to pay out of pocket to meet my deductable ,, thats what its like here in the STATES !!  but i take theanine a natural calmer and it helps so much ,, goggle it ! its amazing !!  hope you feel better dont worry  its just anxiety ... i think we worry cause we think we have a terminal illness ,, but wants its confirmed its not we deal with it way better...
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      Yes Terri, we think the worst and get even more worked up!! But it is just the stupid anxiety thing 😳

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