Paxil not helping

Hello,

I haven't post here in a while but I feel like I need some advise. I has extreme anxieties that caused pretty much all the symptoms you can imagine. I had heart attack, stroke, and last one is Multiple Sclerosis (of course that's what I keep worrying about). I had EKG, ultrasound of the heart, stress test and 30 day holter monitor - doctor said my heart is perfectly fine. I had Brain CT and MRI and they are also both fine. I also had lots of blood work done and all turned out fine. Since I have history of acid reflux and had surgery for it, when I am anxious I feel chest pains and it escalates from there. about 4 months ago I had a really bad panic attack so I decided to go to psychiatrist. He prescribed Paxil and Klonopin. I take 10 mg a day of Paxil and use Klonopin as needed. I used Paxil twice before some years ago and both times they worked great, however, this time it doesn't. I have been on it for a while and still constantly worry and fear the worst which brings on a lot of physical symptoms. So I have couple questions:

Did anyone use Paxil once and then again and it didn't work? Maybe I need to increase the dosage to 20mg?

Did anyone have burning legs from anxiety? How about electric shocks and tingling in arms?

I appreciate any help.

Thank you.

Hi Ranger and welcome back:)

Sorry to hear that you are not having the desired resultls with your new Rx. Do you remember what dosage you were taking previously? It may be that 10 mgs is just not a theraputic dose for you...and upping it could make all the difference.

If you can, try to look up your old records and see.

Also, if you can, look into some self-help or therapy if you haven't previously (or even if you have, revisiting is alway good!) to help along- side with the medications.:)

Let us know how it works out and post anytime..

S.C.

I am on Paxil as well and it is the only thing that has done anything for me, I have been on it for years though and have slowly worked my way up to a 60mg dose. I will caution you before you increase your dose, talk to your Dr about alternative SSRIs. If you plan to just be on one for a little while and then wean off, Paxil is one of the worst ones for withdrawal side effects, especially at higher doses, just a thought. Good luck, hope you get some better results soon.