Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Headaches/migraines: sometimes, recent sudden strikes of very sharp pain
Vision disturbances: sometimes I see spots
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): for a couple of years I can't breathe as clearly as I was used to
Toothaches: no
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): yes, had gingivitis for the first time, hooray
Facial numbness: very strange, went to the ER for this, they said „paraesthesic syndrome”, prescribed some meds which I did not take because I kind of dislike meds
Adult acne: No
Difficulty swallowing: again, strange, I have had a weird throat ache when swallowing that radiated all the way up my right ear. Not always present, but definitely worrying.
Ringing in ears/pain: yep
TMJ: I am guessing this has something to do with the temporo-mandibular joint?
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: no
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: yes - it is so strange :(
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): no, but i had a weird sensitive-to-touch pain in the tip of my thumbs. Pain triggered only when touching the tip
Hands trembling: no, but my whole body is shaking when I enter panic mode
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): no
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): yep - pressure and dull ache, occasionally sharper pain
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: yep
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): yep, upper, middle and lower
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): not really, no
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): Yes, but no more
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): no
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): yes, had the helicobacter pylori in 2009
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): yes, right side
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): Yes, they said IBS
Frequent urination: occasionally
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": wow, yes, legs feel weak and „full”
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: yes, foot gets numb
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: no
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): Yes, everytime after shower I have some red spots in kind of the same place (abdomen), which disappear in 5-10 minutes.
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes
Overall weakness: Yes
Feeling like you're about to faint: Yes
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Yes, but my shaking is also outer, visible to others
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: no
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Yes
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): Yes
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): Yes
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: sometimes
Irritable / impatient: yes
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: yes
Agoraphobia or other phobias: no
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): I just check my pulse when I panic
Insomnia: I would love to sleep more than my average 6,5 hrs
Finally, how old are you? 30
How old do you feel?: 40 something
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Headaches/migraines: Yes - headaches or light/heavy head
Vision disturbances: Yes
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): Yes - when I’m about to sleep
Toothaches: No
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): Yes
Facial numbness: No
Adult acne: Yes
Difficulty swallowing: No
Ringing in ears/pain: Yes - Tinitus
TMJ: Yes
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: Yes - both
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): Yes - sometimes all over
Hands trembling: Yes
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): Yes - slight
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): Yes - sharp pain, dull pain, pressure
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: Yes - all of the above
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): Yes - lower, left upper back
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): Occasionally
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): No
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): Yes - both
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): Yes - all of it
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): Yes - random
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): Yes - constipation
Frequent urination: Yes
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": Yes - weakness or twitching
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: Yes - numbness
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: Yes
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): Yes - eczema
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes
Overall weakness: Yes
Feeling like you're about to faint: Yes
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Yes
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: Yes
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Yes - just random
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): No
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): Yes
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: Not quite
Irritable / impatient: Occasionally
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes, sometimes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: No
Agoraphobia or other phobias: No
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): Yes
Insomnia: Mild
Finally, how old are you? 24
How old do you feel?: Mentally, 24. Physically, 50.
Comments:
Music, Family, and friends, and God. They’re all I needed when I’m down. Life is really frustrating, I am learning to live it to the fullest.
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
This is such a useful thread to see everyone's symptoms in one place like this! It's rather reassuring. Here's mine:
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines: Headaches occasionally.
Vision disturbances: When my anxiety is super bad, yes.
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): No
Toothaches: no
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): no
Facial numbness: Yes! This one really freaked me out the first time it happened. It's only my right side that gets this.
Adult acne: Yes, but I've always had acne issues.
Difficulty swallowing: No
Ringing in ears/pain: Yes, ringing
TMJ: No
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: Yes, left arm. Also can feel like a tight band around my left arm.
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): Only during panic attacks
Hands trembling: no
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): Yes, ridges
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): Yes, occasional sharp pain (middle, left or right side of chest), pressure, and occasional shortness of breath
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: Yes, frequent heart flutters and skipped beats
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): Yes, upper and lower
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): Yes, both sides
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): Occasionally
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): no
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): occasional nausea
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): no
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): Yes
Frequent urination: Yes
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": Yes, frequent twitching
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: No
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: Yes, occasionally the knees
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): Yes, itching and rosacea
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes
Overall weakness: Yes
Feeling like you're about to faint: Yes in short bursts
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Sometimes
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: No
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Yes, mainly the right temple
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): No
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): Yes, constantly
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: No
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: In bursts
Irritable / impatient: Yes
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes, needing to be alone
Afraid to be alone / clingy: no
Agoraphobia or other phobias: Yes, fear of flying
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): Yes
Insomnia: No
Finally, how old are you? 30
How old do you feel?: 60
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines: No
Vision disturbances: No
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): Runny nose sometimes
Toothaches: No
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): Bleeding gums occasionally
Facial numbness: No
Adult acne: No
Difficulty swallowing: No
Ringing in ears/pain: No
TMJ: No
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: No
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): No
Hands trembling: No
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): No
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): No
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: No
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): Yes, lower
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): No
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): No
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): No
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): Nausea
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): No
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): No
Frequent urination: No
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": No
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: No
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: Sometimes in the shoulders
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): No
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: No
Overall weakness: No
Feeling like you're about to faint: No
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: No
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: No
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: No
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): No
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): Yes, often
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Sometimes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": No
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: No
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: Sometimes
Irritable / impatient: No
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes, sometimes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: No
Agoraphobia or other phobias: No
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): No
Insomnia: Yes
Finally, how old are you? 55
How old do you feel?: About 70!
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Headaches/migraines: No
Vision disturbances: Yes
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): Yes - I have a cold
Toothaches: Yes
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): Yes
Facial numbness: Yes
Adult acne: No
Difficulty swallowing: Yes
Ringing in ears/pain: Yes
TMJ: Yes
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: No
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): Yes - sometimes
Hands trembling: Yes
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): Yes
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): Yes
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: Yes
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): No
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): No
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): No
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): No
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): Yes
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): Yes
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): No
Frequent urination: Yes
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": Yes
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: Yes
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: No
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): No
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes
Overall weakness: Yes
Feeling like you're about to faint: Yes
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Yes
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: Yes
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Yes
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): Yes
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): No
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: Not quite
Irritable / impatient: Occasionally
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: Sort of
Agoraphobia or other phobias: No
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): No
Insomnia: No
Finally, how old are you? 23
How old do you feel?: 100
Comments:
I just wish I could accept that I am so young and the chances are that there is nothing wrong with me :(
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines: Yes - sinus migraines
Vision disturbances: Yes
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): Yes
Toothaches: No
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): No
Facial numbness: Yes, on side that has sinus issues
Adult acne: Not usually but I did until about a year ago (changed my diet)
Difficulty swallowing: Sometimes
Ringing in ears/pain: Yes, on side with sinus issues
TMJ: No
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: No
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): No
Hands trembling: Sometimes
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): No
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): Yes - dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: Yes - all of the above in various amounts
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): No
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): Left
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): Yes - during PMS. Have cysts.
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): No
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): Yes - all of the above. Have IBS.
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): Yes - random
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): Yes - alternating normal, constipation, diarrhea IBS
Frequent urination: No
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": Yes - weakness on occasion. Also, pirformis syndrome (and sciatica)
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: Yes - pain in right foot
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: On occasion
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): No
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes
Overall weakness: Yes
Feeling like you're about to faint: Yes
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Yes
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: Yes
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Yes - sometimes left shoulder, shoulder blade
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): Yes
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): No
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: Not quite
Irritable / impatient: Occasionally
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes, sometimes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: Not really
Agoraphobia or other phobias: Emetophobia
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): No
Insomnia: Sometimes
Finally, how old are you? 36
How old do you feel?: Mentally, 25. Physically, 30.
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines: Yes - headaches, usually tension related.
Vision disturbances: No, sometimes get tired eyes but not sure thats a sign of anxiety.
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): No
Toothaches: No
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): No
Facial numbness: No
Adult acne: Sometimes spots when run down
Difficulty swallowing: No
Ringing in ears/pain: No
TMJ:Yes, I have to wear a night guard to bed as I clench my teeth.
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes, lots of this, part from posture/desk use and part from tension due to stress/anxiety
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: No
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): No
Hands trembling: Sometimes, during or after long periods of anxiety
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): No
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): No
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: Yes -Increased heart rate, harder heart beat.
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): I have chronic back pain due to posture issues and such so yes!
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): See above
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): No
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): No
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): Yes - Gas occasionally. Not sure if its anxiety related though.
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): No
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): Yes - flat stools, alternating between constipation and diarrhea.
Frequent urination: No
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": No
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: No
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: Occasionally
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): Yes - I've had hives break out due to stress before!
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes sometimes
Overall weakness: Generally its more perceived weakness than anything else.
Feeling like you're about to faint: Occasionally
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Occasionally
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: No
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Rarely
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): Sometimes
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): Sometmes especially when tired
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: I get spurts of two or three days where I'm tired, usually after a heavy bout of health anxiety related worries.
Overall feeling of being "off": Occasionally though not so much these days
Feeling clumsy:Not really
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: A little but usually its down to worry more than depression
Irritable / impatient: Yes particulary when anxious
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Sometimes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: Sometimes
Agoraphobia or other phobias: No
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): Yes
Insomnia: No
Finally, how old are you? 31
How old do you feel?: Probably around my age maybe a bit older.
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines: Yes - headaches
Vision disturbances: No
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): Yes - congestion every day
Toothaches: no
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): no
Facial numbness: no
Adult acne: a little
Difficulty swallowing: No
Ringing in ears/pain: No
TMJ: No
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: no
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): Yes - sometimes in my sleep
Hands trembling: Yes
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): Yes
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): no
Heart - no
Back pain (upper. middle, lower):no
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): lately just some slight tightness in my right side
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): no
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): no
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea):acid reflux
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): lately a slight tightness in my right side. Comes and goes
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): diarrhea, constipation, some flat
Frequent urination: Yes
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": Yes - weakness on occasion
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: no
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: no
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): no
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: no
Overall weakness: no
Feeling like you're about to faint: rarely, but happens when I "discover" something new
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: no
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: no
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: no
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): no
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): No
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Yes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: Not quite. I force myself to continue the things I'm obliged to do and enjoy
Irritable / impatient: yes
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Yes, sometimes
Afraid to be alone / clingy: sometimes
Agoraphobia or other phobias: no
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): Yes, but only in context of my own body. I'll check for signs or symptoms all day
Insomnia: No
Finally, how old are you? 32
How old do you feel?: 30
Comments:
Showers usually calm me down for some reason, so in really bad swings of HA, I'll be in there a lot. I was always super anxious as a kid, but as I got older (and "smarter") my HA really took off
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines:*no
Vision disturbances:*yes, slanted vision, sometimes things look like they dip to one side
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.):*no
Toothaches:*no
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding):*no
Facial numbness:*Yes
Adult acne:*No
Difficulty swallowing:*yes
Ringing in ears/pain:*No
TMJ:*No
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension:*Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both:*Yes - both
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers):*Yes - sometimes all over, sometimes more in the middle
Hands trembling:*Yes
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges):*no
Chest discomfort no
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps:*Yes - all of the above
Back pain (upper. middle, lower):*Yes - lower
Rib pain: no
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations):*no
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity):*Yes
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea):*no
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random):*no
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood):*Yes
Frequent urination:*Yes
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs":Yes twitching and a heavy feeling
Feet/toes - numbness, pain:*Yes - numbness*
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation:*Yes - pain
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis):*Yes - bugs crawling
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains:*Yes
Overall weakness:*no
Feeling like you're about to faint:*Yes
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness:*Yes
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head:*no
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations:*Yes
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot):*Yes
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold):*No
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying:*Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy:*Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered":*Yes
Chronic fatigue:*no
Overall feeling of being "off":*Yes
Feeling clumsy:*Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.:*yes
Irritable / impatient:*yes
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world):Yes, sometimes
Afraid to be alone / clingy:*yes
Agoraphobia or other phobias:*yes
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove):*no
Insomnia:*yes
Finally, how old are you?*34
How old do you feel?:*Mentally, 70 physically dead
Comments: i suffer with terrible neurological symptoms.
Re: Everyone, please: Symptoms Questionnaire :)
Wish the original poster of this Questionnaire thread was around. Gonna post anyway because I remember posting in here years ago and this is a great way to let off some steam.
Physical Symptoms
Headaches/migraines: Yes - tension headaches
Vision disturbances: Yes - right side gets blurry sometimes when I blink
Sinus issues (congestion, runny nose, etc.): Yes - sinusitis/rhinitis that is nonallergic - it's like having an allergy reaction but histamines don't stop it.
Toothaches: Yes - I haven't been taking good care of my dental health, partially due to all this anxiety.
Gum issues (nerve pain, bleeding): Yes, nerve pain in one of my teeth.
Facial numbness: Yes - right side
Adult acne: Yes
Difficulty swallowing: No
Ringing in ears/pain: Tinnitus since childhood - ENT said there's no issues
TMJ: Partial, jaws click sometimes.
Neck & shoulder stiffness/tension: Yes
Numbness in left arm/right arm/both: Yes - both because of ulnar nerve being compressed so it radiates to pinky fingers
Numbness in hands (all over/mostly middle fingers): Pinky fingers only
Hands trembling: Action tremor, diagnosed Essential Tremor
Fingernail issues (splitting/cracking, ridges): Yes
Chest discomfort (sharp pain, dull ache, pressure, inability to take deep breath): Yes - sharp pain like nerve pain occasionally
Heart - racing, palpitations, skipped beats/hard thumps: Occasional
Back pain (upper. middle, lower): Middle and lower
Rib pain (left/right/both sides): On left/right mid-ribs if I press down
Breast discomfort (pain, sensitivity, burning sensations): N/A
Underarm issues (lumps, sensitivity): Psoriasis/itchiness
Stomach issues (sharp pain, dull ache, indigestion, acid reflux, gas, nausea): Yes, indigestion/acid reflux
Abdominal issues (pain - left side, right side, middle, random): No
Intestinal issues (diarrhea, constipation, flat stools, consistently discolored stools, appearance of blood): Hemorrhoids, occasional diarrhea
Frequent urination: Yes
Legs - muscular weakness, frequent twitching, "jelly legs": Muscle right above knee twitches, hypnic (about to sleep) jerks, legs feeling extremely warm when I get up, jelly knees
Feet/toes - numbness, pain: Nerve pain, burning feeling
Joint pain/stiffness/inflammation: Yes - inflammation
Skin issues (itching, "bugs crawling under skin" feeling, eczema, psoriasis): Hives that goes away if I take antihistamine
Overall "traveling" random muscle aches & pains: Yes - nerve pain/burning travels all over body including torso area
Overall weakness: Sometimes
Feeling like you're about to faint: Yes
Inner feeling of shakiness/giddiness: Often around knees
Feeling as though a weight is being pressed down on your head: No
Random body parts feeling heated/burning sensations: Yes - area under legs when I sit, area under arms when I lay my arms down.
Feeling warm/hot all over (when it isn't warm/hot): Yes
Feeling chilled (when it isn't cold): No
Psychological Symptoms
Chronic worrying: Yes
Feeling like you're going to go crazy: Yes
Sense of impending doom / "days are numbered": Yes
Chronic fatigue: Sometimes
Overall feeling of being "off": Yes
Feeling clumsy: Yes
Depression - no longer interested in hobbies, getting out of the house, etc.: Sometimes, I'm no longer enjoying the things I enjoy
Irritable / impatient: Occasionally
Self-absorption (needing to be alone / difficulty feeling affection for others / shying away from the outside world): Occasionally
Afraid to be alone / clingy: Sometimes
Agoraphobia or other phobias: No
OCD (checking & rechecking locked doors, iron, stove): Yes, I get this with my car door lock and my home lock.
Insomnia: No
Finally, how old are you? 35
How old do you feel?: Mentally, 20. Physically, 45.
Comments:
A lot of this is centered around sinus fears and MS fears. I feel like I'm suffering more and more from MS as the days go along and I keep telling myself it's anxiety.