Always something new, need reassurance, numbness and twitches

[Anxious lu]

Does anybody else suffer from random twitches on the body and slight numbness on the face due to anxiety. I know that anxiety can cause a range of symptoms many of which I have had but I am worried.

a few days ago after a funny turn The doctor advised me to go for an MRI scan to see if I had a TIA. The specialist doctor at the hospital said that he was convinced I didn't have a TIA but a type of migraine. He put me in for my MRI anyway and phoned me that night to say there was no damage.

Since then I have felt very anxious and been experiencing these symptoms.

I suffer health anxiety quite badly and in the past few months have thought I had cancer, heart attack, HIV and TIA.. All of these were fine but now I worry about everything else.. Like my brain or nerves..

It seems so silly but I can't tell myself I'm okay and these are only symptoms of anxiety!!

[Lesley anne]

I get these with migraines. Go to ur gp and a good site to look at is migraine talk. Plenty of info about migraines on there. Keep a diary etc, take care

[Mikeywal]

Hi I am exactly the same, I wish my doctor would put me in for an MRI or CT Scan. but i always get numbness, tingles etc all down my left side and im same as you think its TIA or stroke.

It has effected me to drving incase it happens on them motorway. I got the same put in my left side in my left hand and leg yesterday after drinking heavily the day before. and i still have it little today.

I suggest some sleep and try to relax. I do sympaphize with you. but i will say you have made me feel a little more at ease now I know you have expiereinced the same after drinking.

Hope I have helped you.

[Anxious lu]

I suppose it is just a case of seeing the right doctor. I never suffered any physical symptoms of anxiety until I had a massive attack in June in which I thought I was having a stroke. My symptoms seem to subside but then come back when I am stressed or anxious. Like I have been lately due to the turn I had a few days ago.. Although I am telling myself it's anxiety I don't believe myself..

My doctor referred me for it I think to put my mind at rest maybe you could request one?y results calmed me down for a bit but then I start on something new.

Would they have informed me or seen any other abnormalities on my MRI if they were scanning for TIA in specific? This is my new fear..

You have helped me out tonight as although you l ow people suffer these things sometimes you need reminding.

[Pipkin]

Hi Lu,

I think you know that it's anxiety that's causing your symptoms. You've had some pretty thorough tests which would show signs of any of the illnesses you're worried about but I know that it can still be hard to accept.

The thing about anxiety is that it can cause such real physical symptoms that's it often hard for us to accept that there isn't an underlying physical cause. Reassurances can only do so much and the important thing is that you get help for your anxiety. Have you been referred for any therapy or do you take medication?

Pip

[Mikeywal]

Hi Lui

I totally understand where u are coming from. I never had any physical symptoms it was all just stress, next think i had a panic attack, like you thinking i was having a stroke. same time as well in June. lol how random. It happened to me when i was driving.

Like what pipkin said, you went under some tough tests. they would see tht you would have something and tell you if there was something there. I know as soon as i get tht MRI i will rest. but like you, what will i stress about next.

If you need anything else. please Private message me. all the help you need i will try my best. it sounds like we are going through same stuff.

when you feel you losing control remember to slow down your breathing loads. take in for 7 secs and let out for 8 secs this really helps me.

Hope it helps

[Anxious lu]

Thank you guys you truly have helped me to calm down. I never really knew what kind of things an MRI scan would show and as I Only went in for the TIA I was worried that's all they would see.

It is reassuring to know people go through the same as you do although I would not wish it on anybody.. It is radiculas what how powerful your mind really is and what it can do to your body and effect you life.

These attacks in my mind were triggered but absolutely nothing.

I am getting help yes I am quite proactive in trying to overcome
This and handle attacks quite well too but it's negative thoughts and anxiOus ideas that overcome me. I am attending a stress management class, although I have missed two sessions due to being busy and speak to a councillor on the phone once a week.