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Posted 9/29/2008 12:59 PM (GMT 0)
I have been overcome with Anxiety lately. I had a HIV scare. Not from every test i have done has come back NEG. But i am still feeling pains in my Armpit areas like lymphnodes. My dr put me on xan. Can Anxiety be making me have these pains?
Posted 9/29/2008 1:48 PM (GMT 0)
hello. well, i think if your tests come out negative you have no reason not to trust them.psychology is complex and if your alittle paranoid about being ill than maybe your mind is having you feel sick.
Posted 9/29/2008 2:06 PM (GMT 0)
Anxiety can mimic almost every single legit illness out there.

But get a full work up with a Dr just to make sure
Posted 9/29/2008 2:13 PM (GMT 0)

worried,

Yes, anxiety can cause you to feel pain, it is real pain to you so keep working on letting go of the scare you had and move on with your life now.

Pratice staying in the moment and do not worry about the HIV scare, your physician has cleared you.

Focus on what’s right in front of you, push all other thoughts out of your mind. Stay in the moment and you will do well.

Kitt

Posted 9/29/2008 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you very much. I am a complete nervous wreck.
Posted 9/29/2008 4:18 PM (GMT 0)
Armpit pain really is a symptom of anxiety - you might notice it in your groin area and neck too. I promise its nothing to worry about. I think it has something to do with muscle tension... but who knows. But you're definitely not the only one feeling random armpit pain - I do a lot when I'm at my worst.
Posted 9/29/2008 5:59 PM (GMT 0)
that is great to know because it is also in my groin and kneck
Posted 9/29/2008 9:40 PM (GMT 0)

worried,

We are all right here for you so start letting go some of the fear......set goals for yourself and soon you will be off of the circle of anxiety.

Take care and know you can count on us.

Kitt

Posted 9/29/2008 10:40 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you guys it means alot to me. I feel so alone.
Posted 9/30/2008 3:54 PM (GMT 0)
My body is so tight and tired. Is that what is causeing the pains? What is a bette med xanax or lorazapan or how ever you spell it. the loro os a .50
Posted 9/30/2008 4:17 PM (GMT 0)

Good Morning Worried,

I can not tell you for certain what is causing the pain.  Perhaps a complete physical with your physician is called for here to make sure you do not have a medical reason for the pains.

As far as what benzo is better, it depends on the individual.  What works for one does not always work for another.  Ativan is good for short term use.  Many members use Xanax for anxiety and most seem to find it useful.

Take care and I hope you are feeling better soon.

Kitt

Posted 9/30/2008 5:27 PM (GMT 0)
Worried,

Your posts really remind me a lot of my health anxiety. When you're dealing with HA, now matter how hard you try, or what good advice and test results you get, you just can't shake the fear that you genuinely have something physical wrong, something that might even be catastrophic. I took me a long time to fight my HA down to a manageable level, but I'm sure it will rear its ugly head again in the future; that's how anxiety goes.

I think it's great that you're getting information about what might be going on with you, or what things are possible. Be careful not to overidentify with everything you hear about, though. It's really easy to get scared by information and especially by hearing or reading about worst-case scenarios. Make sure you get a good workup from your doctor, and make sure to ask him/her all the questions you have. It helps me to make a list - I usually have so many.

percycat
Posted 9/30/2008 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
Great thank you very much guys for your support. Like i said i had a huge HIV scare. An i know it its that that i am worried so much about. I have taken all the tesy except my 3 month and all have come back Neg . well at my 9 week i started getting paind under my arm pits and my knec and also my groin. Along with a hot flush feeling face. And the Lymphnode pain of the arm pit and kneck are symptoms of ARS. but from what i have read and reread ARS usally only occurs between 2-4 post exposer. Well i am 9 weeks so i feel this and think and i the exception? I cant sleep atnight it starts running through my head and i am soo worried. Thank you guys for all your support. It means so much to have you behind me
Posted 9/30/2008 8:56 PM (GMT 0)

We are glad to be of help even if it is just to listen.  You know we support you and care for you as a person in need of help.

Blessings,
Kitt

Posted 10/1/2008 11:12 PM (GMT 0)
Let me tell you, the mind can do AMAZING things to the body, especially where anxiety is concerned. In my mind I have had MS, Epilepsy, cancer, anurysm, stroke, diabetes...thyroid disease, I can go on.

I assure you I am perfectly healthy
Posted 10/6/2008 12:41 PM (GMT 0)
Well it was a tought weekenf for me. My amxiety kicked in full effect. As you know i have the HIV scare well this week end my little girl got sick and all i could think about  was i made her that way it was a very bad week end for me
Posted 10/6/2008 1:47 PM (GMT 0)

Good Morning Worried,

I am so sorry your week end was bad but you did not make your little girl ill.

Please remember that your powers are not that great - kidding.  You must stop the constant worrying or  you are going to get worse and you will get to the point where you crash and burn over an issue that is going to be OK.  nono

Stay in the moment, the here and now.  Leave yesterday in the past and fight the anxiety.

Keep talking to us.

Kitt

Posted 10/7/2008 3:42 AM (GMT 0)
Hang in there, Worried! Kitt is right - remind yourself that you are not the cause of your daughter's illness. I hope she's getting to feeling better now, as that will take a bit of weight off you as well.

And I wonder whether you and she have both been coming down with something that made her ill but just made your lymph nodes sore. All your tests have come back negative so far, and that's a very good sign.

percycat
Posted 10/7/2008 10:43 PM (GMT 0)
Do a Mantra and keep saying
I am not at fault
I am not at fault
OR make up your own

I really hope you are finding this forum and HW the place I have for support and caring


Stay with us

LYN
Posted 10/8/2008 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
i have suffered from anxiety for a couple years now and have thought the same things about myself. Got tests done and all have came back negative, anxiety does awful things to our thoughts emotionswe need to realise whats real and what a side effect of the "anxiety". Im onanxiety meds now trying to get this undercontrol hopefully u are too. 'YOUR MIND IS YOUR FRIEND" work together!!
Posted 10/8/2008 12:28 AM (GMT 0)

Hi worried,

Just keep putting one foot in front of the other and you will get through this. Blame is a wasted emotion. Especially when you have no need to feel it. You will get through this, we are here to support.

Hi Jmith, great input and advice! Welcome to HW. You really do need to make friends with your mind to get through this.

Meg

Posted 10/16/2008 4:54 AM (GMT 0)
well i go take my 3 month test tomorrow and my pain has came back under my arm pits like lymphnode pains and i am not sure if i am causing it or what. I am going crazy here. Thank you for all your support i really need it in my time of need.
Posted 10/16/2008 5:28 AM (GMT 0)

Hi Worried2002,

I hope everything goes well for you tomorrow. Anxiety can cause some strange physical symptoms or cause dormant ones to flare up. Try and stay in the moment and not obsess over the test. That said, I know it's not easy. Know we are here to listen and support you, please let us know how you go. My thoughts are with you my friend.

Meg

Posted 11/3/2008 11:38 PM (GMT 0)
well it is back guys. My anxiety is creeping back i test neg at my 3 month window but now my nech lymphnodes are hurting. and alll i can think about is one thing. I have my hot flashes and my dizzy spells back
Posted 11/3/2008 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
(((Worried))) I know how you feel about the anxiety... but it's great that you're testing negative. Let's take some deep breaths and know we'll be okay.
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