How do you differentiate between MS and anxiety?

Hi everyone... My symptoms have been going on nonstop since I have birth. First it was headaches that came for an hour everyday and disappeared after 4 weeks, then I started having throbbing pain in my fingers, back spasms and now pins and needles all over. It comes and goes in waves but seems to be more constant now. I used to cross my legs all the time and now I can't do it without getting pins and needles. I also can't sleep on my side because I get numbness and pins and needles. I am so worried!!! I don't know where all of this is coming from
I do suffer anxiety but I think these symptoms are causing me more anxiety. Pls help me

LuvMyDAD said...
I used to cross my legs all the time and now I can't do it without getting pins and needles. I also can't sleep on my side because I get numbness and pins and needles.

What you are describing is not MS. The symptoms experienced by those with MS are not positional. When a symptom or symptoms are all over it's usually not indicative of MS, MS just doesn't work like that.

I agree you should consult with your OBGYN. Post-partum your hormones can cause symptoms of depression, anxiety and more. Take care and congratulations on the birth of your child!

Hi LMD

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment.

I have been having the same symptoms and in my case my doctor feels it's due to a nerve compression in my neck and upper back.

Hibee