braginskaya
05-06-17, 16:50
So, for what feels like ages now I've been getting small aches and pains all over my body (usually in the abdomen or legs, but also in my arms and chest). It's a dull twinge that comes and goes intermittently, usually only in one spot at a time - not enough to cause any serious discomfort or physical impairment, but enough to notice and worry about.
I've been to the GP about it and he reckons it's muscle cramps caused by anxiety as I only started noticing them after an accumulation of general life stressors sent my anxiety levels rocketing, which in turn has made me worry even more about the physical symptoms of stress. I'm still concerned about it though as it's still happening (though not as often as before I had some reassurance from the doctor), and I keep convincing myself it could be anything from a heart condition to cancer to a blood clot or a ruptured organ.
Does anyone else have any similar experiences of this? Do you think it's nothing to worry about, or should I seek a second opinion?
I've been to the GP about it and he reckons it's muscle cramps caused by anxiety as I only started noticing them after an accumulation of general life stressors sent my anxiety levels rocketing, which in turn has made me worry even more about the physical symptoms of stress. I'm still concerned about it though as it's still happening (though not as often as before I had some reassurance from the doctor), and I keep convincing myself it could be anything from a heart condition to cancer to a blood clot or a ruptured organ.
Does anyone else have any similar experiences of this? Do you think it's nothing to worry about, or should I seek a second opinion?