i had a bad anxiety attack after upping the dosage on my antideppressant. my fingers on only my left hand have changed colors, kind of a redish brownish.
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Q: why did my fingers change colors after an anxiety attack?
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11/17/08 6:27pm
Hi Lacey,
I think you should see a doctor, perhaps a dermatologist. I'm only familiar with skin turning paler or "flush" during a panic attack, not redish brown. Certain heart medications can turn the skin a blueish color, but that's about the extent of my knowledge on this one.
So, go see a physician and please let us know what he/she says!
Regards,
Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D.
11/17/08 6:27pm
Hi Lacey,
I think you should see a doctor, perhaps a dermatologist. I'm only familiar with skin turning paler or "flush" during a panic attack, not redish brown. Certain heart medications can turn the skin a blueish color, but that's about the extent of my knowledge on this one.
So, go see a physician and please let us know what he/she says!
Regards,
Jennifer L. Fee, Psy.D.
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