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Posted 7/5/2016 12:17 PM (GMT 0)
Hello I'm new to this thing but joined because I'm so darn nervous. I've had blood tests and ultrasound for gallstones but it came back fine. I've had weakness in my hands for a couple weeks now , trouble swallowing , dizziness , can't concentrate , got a terrible memory , facial weakness ,shaking hands , breathing trouble and headaches. I've also been diagnosed with gerd. I keep seeing that this could be anxiety but I keep thinking that it could be MS from all the symptoms I've got. Please can some one shed some light on what this could be I'm very scared
Posted 7/5/2016 1:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Have you discussed everything you listed with a medical professional? It certainly could be anxiety as all of those you've listed can be a physical response to stress and anxiety. I think everyone experiences anxiety a little differently. As for myself, I was positive I was going to have a heart attack or there was something wrong with my heart, and I was 25 at the time. After 4 ER visits and several tests I've moved past that stage. Now when I'm stressed or going through anxiety stages, I get headaches, twitching around my eyes, sometimes facial tightness or tingling, light leaded / vertigo, and trouble concentrating / thinking, trouble sleeping.

If you haven't spoke to your doctor I recommend starting there. Your doctor can determine if your symptoms are from anxiety or something else. It can also give you peace of mind knowing its not something serious.

Some advice, and I have trouble adhering to this myself!, be cautious googling because it can make things many times worse. As an example I recently googled excess saliva and hits for ALS, MS, Stroke, and other scary things starting coming up. There is nothing wrong with educating yourself, but many of us with anxiety can't read through these results without getting worked up.
Posted 7/5/2016 9:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear you have been dealing with these symptoms.

It good news that you have had blood tests and ultrasounds that have come back fine if there was something it would of showed up in these tests.

Anxiety can cause all the symptoms you mentioned so have a chat with your doctor about this and see what they suggest as lots can be done to help.

In the meantime have a look at our resources for some good links to self help such as mindfulness and breathing exercises.

Stay with us and keep posting we are here to support you.

Hibee
Posted 7/6/2016 3:26 AM (GMT 0)
Hello and welcome!

You have received some great advice above...so I will just echo regarding a plan to speak with your doctor as well as checking out our Resources...

Also, keep posting if you find it helpful! We care, understand and support is key!

Scaredy Cat
Posted 7/6/2016 1:05 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the help everyone. I went to the docs today and been refered to a neurologist so got an appt in a months time. The doc reckons it's anxiety tho and gave me some medication so I hope that helps.
Posted 7/6/2016 1:53 PM (GMT 0)

Stueyy1111 said...
Thanks for the help everyone. I went to the docs today and been refered to a neurologist so got an appt in a months time. The doc reckons it's anxiety tho and gave me some medication so I hope that helps.

GOOD! If it is anxiety, then over time, you'll see the symptoms improve. I'm very glad they did that in the interim.
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