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Posted by celticmom on February 7, 2005, at 17:14:14
I've been on and antibiotic and prednisone for over a week for an asthma attack (didn't know I had asthma) and lung infection. A few days ago I started needing to yawn constantly. Sometimes I can't even "complete" the yawn. I left a message for my doc, but haven't heard back. I know when I sleep, I'm fine, and if I don't think about it, I've noticed I don't do it as much.
Could this be a side effect of the meds or perhaps anxiety? Does this sound familiar to anyone??
Posted by ghost on February 7, 2005, at 20:33:19
In reply to Yawning - anxiety??, posted by celticmom on February 7, 2005, at 17:14:14
my gf used to yawn a fake yawn whenever teh topic of conversation was something she didn't want to discuss (anxiety).
Posted by anneL on February 7, 2005, at 23:00:57
In reply to Yawning - anxiety??, posted by celticmom on February 7, 2005, at 17:14:14
When I tried Celexa for the first time some years ago, I yawned constantly. Yawning is a listed side effect for SSRI/SNRI's. If you are not taking a new AD, I would be interested in hearing back from you with your MD's rationale for this phenomenon. :) Best to you, anneL
Posted by just so sad on February 7, 2005, at 23:30:05
In reply to Re: Yawning - anxiety?? » celticmom, posted by anneL on February 7, 2005, at 23:00:57
I've noticed I yawn ALL THE TIME. I take Effexor (150 mg) every morning (6 weeks now). My jaws "crack" and my daughter always worries that it hurts (it doesn't)!
Frozen feet also a side effect!
Sad
Posted by nicki on February 8, 2005, at 6:54:58
In reply to Re: Yawning - anxiety??, posted by just so sad on February 7, 2005, at 23:30:05
I yawn all the time when I'm really anxious. I also yawn when I have a full blown panic attack. I have done this for as long as I can remember since my anxiety problems started about 15 years ago. I feel like no matter what I just can't get that deep breath, although I don't feel short of breath, I just can't finish the yawn. I also do this after exercicing, when my adrenaline is up. It's a crazy feeling. I know how you feel.
Posted by celticmom on February 8, 2005, at 11:27:14
In reply to Re: Yawning - anxiety??, posted by nicki on February 8, 2005, at 6:54:58
You know I really think that it is anxiety now. I don't seem to do it when I'm not thinking about it. Also, I read prednisone can cause anxiety. I've noticed that I have been more anxious since I've been on it - even to the point where I know logically that I shouldn't be.
Thanks for your responses, it really makes me feel better!
Posted by bimini on February 8, 2005, at 12:01:25
In reply to Yawning - anxiety??, posted by celticmom on February 7, 2005, at 17:14:14
I get a yawn attack about 2-3 hour after taking Provigil 200mg. This goes on for about an hour and goes away. Interesting you linking yawning to anxiety. I don't feel anxious, rather like napping. I am wondering now.
My Mom used to tell me a yawn is sort of a 'reset'. (Smile)
bimini
Posted by nicki on February 8, 2005, at 12:49:19
In reply to Yawning - anxiety??, posted by celticmom on February 7, 2005, at 17:14:14
Just wanted to let you know that I've looked on the internet on different search engines and anxiety and yawning do go hand in hand. Imagine that We're not crazy!!!
Posted by SidneyG on February 10, 2005, at 1:29:54
In reply to Re: Yawning - anxiety??, posted by nicki on February 8, 2005, at 6:54:58
I have had yawning problems while being on my meds even when I wasn't anxious...I often wondered if my meds had anything to do with that. Definitely let us know wha the doc says
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