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Posted 1/3/2016 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so upset.... Today my axiety is at an all time high :( This morning I just cried to my husband.. I don't know what to do to make me feel better and put my mind at ease. In the past couple of weeks I've had right arm pain and weakness, and now have the same thing in my right leg, along with some minor back pain. Please don't say something that may scare me more, but I'm scared and panicked every single day that something is really wrong.

I've had some stomach issues and some pain here and there the past few months and bloodwork coming back normal. Had a chest xray for pain, that came back normal. I've seen two different nurse practitioners that tell me it's just anxiety,that was before the arm and leg weakness. I'm going to see an actual doctor tmrw, not a nurse practitioner, and my counselor later this week, but I'm still such a mess emotionally.

Has anyone has these symptoms with anxiety? I don't know what to do and can't get out of this panicked mindset...
Posted 1/3/2016 5:48 PM (GMT 0)
I'm only 16 but I can tell you I worry about my health sometimes. If I see flashes in my eyes or anything sometimes I wonder if I have a brain tumor...but in reality for you to have a serious condition going on your symptoms have to be persistent for a period of time. Every likes to say all these things are stress related and some are! But other symptoms are just random and is just your body working out kinks and problems
Posted 1/3/2016 5:52 PM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry that you're struggling right now. I think after your doctors appointments and getting some answers will help get you back to a better place. Deep breaths! Anxiety sucks.
Posted 1/3/2016 10:37 PM (GMT 0)
Hi SD,

I am sorry you are dealing with all of these worrisome sensations currently. As anxious people, we tend to note and feel more 'off' things in our bodies...that most people disregard. We however, go on red alert...making us more anxious, causing more symptoms...and on goes the cycle.

We have a link that explains this all very well in our Resources. It is with the other health anxiety self help recommendations, and is called 'The Super Scanner.' Please check out this and the other links as well to help you with the health/symptom concerns!

Sending encouragement that you are just fine. :) Let us know how your appointments go okay?

S.C.
Posted 1/3/2016 11:01 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you SC, I will let you know. I appreciate the concern.
Posted 1/4/2016 3:52 AM (GMT 0)
Sunnyday, "we all care". let us know. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 1/4/2016 9:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SD

How you feeling today?

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it at the moment all the symptoms you mentioned can be caused by anxiety so if you do all you can to lower your anxiety you may see an improvement in your other symptoms.

Do have a look at our resources as there are some really good links also look into Mindfulness as that works really well on anxiety and pain.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 1/4/2016 9:25 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SD

How you feeling today?

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time of it at the moment all the symptoms you mentioned can be caused by anxiety so if you do all you can to lower your anxiety you may see an improvement in your other symptoms.

Do have a look at our resources as there are some really good links also look into Mindfulness as that works really well on anxiety and pain.

Keep us posted we are here for you.

Hibee
Posted 1/4/2016 3:53 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the support. Dr is still blaming anxiety, so happy to hear he doesn't have other concerns. Feeling better today, still better and worse at times. I dont understand how arm and leg weakness could be caused from anxiety, but i guess my other pains and such have faded away. Thanks again for the advice and words!

Post Edited (sunnyday009) : 1/4/2016 9:12:34 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/4/2016 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
SD,

All I all good news from your appointment. :)

It is a relief to know all is well...but also frustrating/baffling to be left with symptoms, I know...

Keep learning/practicing your coping skills. Breathing and progressive muscle relaxation exercises will be your best bets...but also check out others from our Resources.

Keep posting too for encouragement and support. :)

S.C.
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