hm1177
03-01-09, 22:11
after a particularly horrible few days of anxiety attacks I am wanting to go to my doc and admit that I think I have health anxiety. I have been so often since July 2007 with different symptoms that are basically all associated with anxiety. Anyway deep down I know its all anxiety and want to speak to someone about it or get help. I havent told any friends or family and I'm so grateful to this website.
Anyway I'm looking for advice on how to approach the subject with my doctor. Basically when they say whats wrong, what do I say? Also can I ask for tests for other stuff. My big concern is MS. My aunt has had it for 30 ish years and so I've grown up knowing about it and all the symptoms. Should I mention this concern to the doc? Basically I've had really bad pins and needles and muscle spasms, dizziness etc and pretty much all other things listed on the symptoms page here. Deep down I'm sure its all anxiety but I still would like it investigated.
Any advice on appraoching the docs would be great. Thanks in advance.
Anyway I'm looking for advice on how to approach the subject with my doctor. Basically when they say whats wrong, what do I say? Also can I ask for tests for other stuff. My big concern is MS. My aunt has had it for 30 ish years and so I've grown up knowing about it and all the symptoms. Should I mention this concern to the doc? Basically I've had really bad pins and needles and muscle spasms, dizziness etc and pretty much all other things listed on the symptoms page here. Deep down I'm sure its all anxiety but I still would like it investigated.
Any advice on appraoching the docs would be great. Thanks in advance.