Legs and Arms feel light and weak ?

Thank God I found this website. Since 4 months I have been feeling down since Doctors say  I have Anxiety issues but I don't believe them.

I am Male 22, had so called panic attack in last November first time. Went to Emergency and though I was dying of heart attack! Doctor said it was Panic Attack!!

Since that day Everyday I wake up with light floating legs and arms. I feel they don't have the energy!! Like I some walk on toes!!!

Have had heart tests/ blood work doctors say its Anxiety.

ANYWAY I have tons of other symptoms!

Last night i came across this neurological autoimmune disease "MS" NOW I am scared to death I might have that!

Seriously what should I do!!! Why do I worry so much !!!

Can we get weak legs and arms feeling from Anxiety!

I do have other Anxiety symptoms like wierd chest tightness/light headedness and others!

[atticus565]

I have had all of the symptoms you've described. I had my first panic attack back in April  '08. It started with the room spinning and I felt like I was going to black out. Since then, I've experienced chronic lightheadedness, dizziness, cranial pressure, tingly, limbs, buzzing in my muscles, faintness, fatigue, heavy head, and yes, light, weak limbs.
          I've had every test in the book done, from MRIs, to the whole spectrum of tests at the ENT. At any given time, I thought I had MS, cancer, neurological disorders, and blood problems. Once a neurologist told me that I suffered from anxiety, it was still a few months before I convinced myself that that was in fact the problem. Since then, I've begun attending therapy and started a medication.
         I'm 25 now, and I've been coming to these forums for a few months now. I've noticed that there are a lot of cases of anxiety in peoples' twenties. It's a stressful time of your life, when you're trying to get situated with relationships, work, continued education, and a sense of where you are in the world.
        You're going to have good days and bad days and don't get discouraged if it doesn't clear up in a few weeks. I've been suffering with my symptoms for 10 months and it's made me stronger than I ever thought I was capable of being. I've found that the best thing you can do is to stay busy. Persevereance is the key to beating this. Keep a positive attitude, stay healthy (exercise, eat well), and stay close with your friends and family. They're your best support. I think it's great that you've found this forum. It's done wonders for me, just talking about my issues and finding other people who can relate to them. You'll get through this, just like I will.
              There's a quote I read somewhere that I always tell myself whenever I'm having a bad day: "The human spirit is stronger than anything that can be done to it." Good luck and make sure to post if you're having problems.

[nakedwings]

i have been suffering from this deadly dissorder for oner 12 years the symptoms are odd and still extreamly scary. to this day i still end up in the ER when a bad one hits. my symptoms are (and im sure i will miss a few) dizzyness, lightheadedness,blurry vision ,rapid or slow heart rate,confusion,heart / chest pain,tight chest and throat,lack of oxygen,vomiting,pins and needles all over body,skiping heart beat,headaches,numbness in arms, leggs,face,hands,and lips. musckle weakness to the point i cant even stand or walk...the list can go on forever. im taking 3 medications to help controll it but everyday is a strugle. so for all sufferers....anxiety can cause so many odd and frightning symptoms, but most likely you do not have a serious health issue :).

[anxietyhater77]

I almost died giving birth to my twins 10 years ago, for 2 years after, I had dizziness, tingling in arms and legs, pressure in head, rapid heart beat, fear of dying or something seriously wrong with me. I saw so many doctors in that 2 year time, and many visits to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack or something worse. Finally they tested me for MS....the neurologist said I had anxiety issues....So many doctors said that but I didnt believe anxiety could do this to your body. I finally gave in and excepted the fact, I am not dying, I have an anxiety disorder. I have been on xanax for 8 years now. It works, but is very addictive, I can't get off it. Lately my stress must be high because i am getting my symptoms back and xanax isn't helping, which causes me to panic more. Now this week I have weak jello like legs and major headaches all day , nothing gets rid of these head aches. SO I am panicking again, thinking something else is wrong with me. I went to doctor today, I was going to go back on paxil, which did help me but made me gain so much weight. So my doctor said I should try something else, effexer. So I will start that tomorrow and see if it helps. Have any of you ever had headaches that wont go away for a week straight with your anxiety? It scares me, but I am trying to convince myself that its just my anxiety and not something serious. My Doctor seems to think thats what it is but will keep an eye on it. Uhhgg I am so sick of living like this. God bless all of you who are going through this same stuff. Its so scary.

[mcminn1232]

I belive its the anxiety. ive sufferd from panic attacks and anxiety for over 5 years. ive got the floating feeling in myarms and head. its very scary but the best thing to do is just think to yourself oh this is new ect. ride the wave. it cant halm you in any way. all it can do is scare you. it carries on because you let it carry on it fuels of your panic and thinking of ot.
Thed best cure for it is to go with the flow and try and get on with your normal activities. i know its easy to say get on with it but its also the hardest its taken me a year of therpy to realise it.
CBT is what im having at the moment from the NHS and its brilliant!

[realmoney]

this forum has been absolutely no help, just more people that have about the same thing that I have with no clue of whats going on....sorry, but I was looking for someone who knew something that might help but all this forum is misery loves company...I do not have an anxiety problem