COVID 19 - neurological symptoms

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Hi All!

so i’ve been experiencing unusual symptoms which i think may be due COVID-19 and wanted to know if anyone else has similar symptoms. It began last week with a severe panic attack that caused me to hyperventilate. My breathing was heavy and i experienced tingling in my hands and feet. The next few days i had similar symptoms, i saw 4 different doctors and they diagnosed it as a panic attack since my COVID results came back negative. i occasionally feel a warm sensation in my chest and legs/feet. I also experience chills and hot flashes. I do not have a cough or fever. Throughout each day i occasionally feel a throb or pressure in my head, the pain subsidises when i lay on my side. i also sometimes experience confusion and brain fog and i’ve recently developed, what it seems to be Foreign language syndrome. im currently on day 8 and the symptoms have gotten a lot more manageable, however, i do have an occasional dry cough. Is anyone else experiencing this?

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your symptoms do not sound Covid related at all. They are classic panic and anxiety symptoms. Panic attack, hyperventilation, tingling, Brain fog, chills, hot flashes, pressure and head are very typical of anxiety. I’ve had everyone of those on many occasions and I do have chronic anxiety. you get the tingling because of the hyperventilation related to anxiety.
work on reducing your anxiety and your symptoms will begin to subside. They may not go away completely but you’ll feel a lot better!

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thank you for your reply! does your attacks usually last this long? im on day 10 and have shortness of breath from walking, talking, or even just sitting up. i also still have muscle weakness and fatigue.