Hi, post at the panic disorders board, panic attacks and anxiety are common, the pains are probably from anxiety and fear of another panic attack
your BP med , an ACE inhibitor,
should be swapped for a beta blocker which will also calm your body, discuss this with a pharmacist
ativan and xanax are both useful valium type meds and not at all addictive if taken sensibly, many panic attack sufferers rely on them, carry a few tablets of either and disolve 1 or more under the tongue if a panic attack starts, a large dose may be needed to stop a severe panic attack, theres no need to go to the ER, panic attacks will never hurt you
white coat phobia is very common and a good doc will allow for it, some ativan or xanax before seeing doc or doing anything stressful or feared will help calm you
wellbutrin is a med that reduces or stops panic attacks for some but not all, it takes some weeks to be effective, early side effects can be a nuisance but are reduced by xanax, take xanax with the wellbutrin, they both go well together
feeling a lump in throat when none is there is a common anxiety problem, get doc to make sure there is no actual lump, xanax and a beta blocker will reduce this problem
get books on recovery from agoraphobia and panic disorder, learn to relax and reduce your stress, take the meds, exercise more and stay with us
