Trying not to panic...

HI everyone!!! So i just returned to college about a week ago. I didn't really feel nervous but my body( symptoms) are telling me otherwise. It started about 4 days ago when i noticed a buzzing/tingling/pressure in my right temple. Its kind of constant and is really annoying. Its not painful or anything. Just very annoying. it almost feels like its pulsing and its got me very worried. Also (this is probably in my head) but i think my right eye is more teary/blurry than normal. My mom says these symptoms are allergies and anxiety. Im not so sure. My thumb sometimes gets numb/cold as well as my pinky (i think). Im in full panic-mode right now. I went to the on campus Nurse and she wasn't too much of a help. She said something along the lines of "anxiety can definitely be the cause of this, i would wait a few weeks b4 you rush back to the neurologist." I also gets these twitches in my back (rarely) and i know that that is usually a sign that im extremely nervous. Anyway.....Good News!!! I talked to my mom tonight, told her the situation, and we both agreed that it would be for the best if i went back to the neurologist and got an MRI!!!! HALLELUJAH!!
My mom is still adamant that this is anxiety, all in my head, yada yada yada.....but i just cant concentrate and cant get MS out of my head. This way, once they do the MRI and (if) it comes out negative...i can put this whole mess behind me. Its been rough. Im not gonna lie, I already skipped one of my classes because of my anxiety attack and that cant be happening for the rest of the semester.
Has anyone else ever had this tingling pressure of their temple when their stressed?
I know im probably jumping the gun a bit going to see the neurologist right away but i just want to get this over with. I dont want to wait another two weeks and hope that the stress will die down and then wait until it starts up again to have this entire situation start all over agian. I want a definitive answer and i feel the MRI will give me just that. *whew* sorry about the outburst im just really panicked over here :(

Sorry for your panicking!! Physical symptoms are often triggers for me too. My first panic attack happened in college after getting a weird pain in the middle of my back. I was babysitting & had to call thè parents home. I thought something was horribly wrong.

Well. It was nothing and went away but I'll never forget it. I've since had that pain several times (I'm 43 now!), and kind chuckle abt it (now), bc it's nothing. Maybe gas? LOL

If you've read these forums, physical symptoms go hand in hand with anxiety. Numbness, tingling, mystery aches & pains. Who knows what comes first sometimes- the anxiety or the physical symptoms. It's rather annoying and frustrating but know that you're most certainly not alone!

Glad you're seeing the neuro. Nothing wrong with getting things checked out. You are going to be just fine. Try deep breathing- inhale through your nose like you're smelling roses and hold 4 seconds then blow out through your mouth like you're blowing out candles for 7 or more seconds. Repeat x 3. Do more often as needed.

You aren't crazy or alone with this stuff. It's common and you're doing the right thing being proactive. Practice those coping skills and you're gonna get through this rough patch!

Hugs,
Lisa

I am 41 and in school right now also.. I work and have a 12 year old. I can tell you every semester so far my anxiety has acted up. I know my symptoms better now so I can calm down easier. I don't feel nervous about it but I know inside I must be. It's a lot to deal with and for me I want to do good and get my work done on time. It can be anxiety for sure but glad you will get your MRI to rule anything out. Good luck in school. Wish you the best.

Thank you Scaredy Cat!!! I'll definitely let everyone know how everything goes!!