I have decided to compile a list of the symptoms that I have personally suffered for the past 40 years in the hope of putting some of our members and guests minds at rest as regards pressing the 'panic' button should they worry.
Needless to say, like most, I have had numerous examinations, tests, almost every orifice explored without any serious or life threatening diagnosis. Although my Anxiety programmed mind forces me to add to the above 'as yet'.
Stomach upsets........as long as I can remember.
(Rumbling, bubbling, discomfort, bloating, pain (upper and lower abdomen).
Nausea......very common.
Itchy skin, dry, flaky scalp, red blotchy face, alopciea.
Watery eyes in winter and runny nose.
Lump in throat, swallowing difficulties, dry throat, tight strangling sensation, feeling as if something stuck in throat.
Dry cough, tickling in throat, need drink to stop it.
Heart palpitations, beating faster than normal.
Back pain and ache, pain in shoulder blades than can radiate to heart area.
Hot or cold sweats when feeling nauseas or panicky.
Feeling faint, light headed, jelly legs, aching legs and joints.
Agorophobia, Hypochondria, Fear of travel, crowded places, lifts (elevators), heights, being alone, being sick, being ill, rejection, what people will think of me, dying, etc etc.
Interesting reading I'm sure you will agree and probably relate to. This list is by no means all of the symptoms but most of the common ones. Personally, I am a strong believer in the past being responsible for the future. And whatever happens above the eyebrows is resposible for whatever happens below the eyebrows.
Take care.
Kevin.