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Q: Physical symptoms of periodic anxiety

asked by: faad on April 1st, 2009

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I was told I suffer from periodic anxiety...thing is whenever I have the physical symptoms i never FEEL stressed.....in my mind ....it just presents in physical form....and I find this hard to reconcile...I mean if I am suffering from anxiety, how come I don't feel stressed out mentally?????

Also, my physical symptoms have seemed to change...they used to be pain in my neck and a light head...now I feel great in the neck and no dizziness...just pain in my calves and arms...almost like nerve pain....

Is this anxiety?

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Dr. Paul Wira , PHD

replied on May 25th, 2009

Yes, this can be anxiety, but of what form? Please call your family doctor. You may need a referral to a specialist.
The why you have these varied issues can be caused by multiple factors.

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