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Tingling and weird sensations from anxiety?

Does anyone here have tingling and other weird sensory symptoms on a daily basis?  Mine has been here for 6 years, but it seems that they are getting worse.  I find it hard to believe that people can have these weird sensations from anxiety alone.  I have had a brain MRI and c-spine MRI, the only thing that showed was a bulging disk.  Anyone else have this?
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I have anxiety but I dont think those two are related. I also have those symptoms. My doctor thinks I have a circulation issue I also have blood test with high clotting factor. I have high ferrin and iron. They can tell a lot about your health from some tests.I highly recommend getting a blood test. That might help?? Just to make sure its anxiety and not something serious. I use to think that as well.
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Yes i have tingling and i also have burning sensations. The dr put mine down to anxiety too, though i constantly worry, especially as i have a low heart rate and constantly feel dizzy and sick too
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Hi all found these posts.  Am having running up side if head and neck tight and tingling. Lasted for  2 hours, anyone same. Think I have anxiety as I always seem to be running on a high, not sleeping.  Was taking amitriptyline but docs thinks I should use Mirtazapine.  Anyone used this.  Never taken these type of pills before, I am 65.  don't know what is happening to me.   Has anyone tried 5 HTP tablets from Amazon got loads of review as a natural remedy.  Have thought of these as an alternative as my days are now horrendous
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Hi Rikke,

I am a 26 yr old female from Australia,
I have experienced the same as you 7 months ago. sensations have slightly calmed down. but its still in the backround. did you end up figuring out what was wrong with you? and has it all gone away? since its been 3 years since you have posted

Thanks
Maria
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Hi where is your doc located?
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  I do have the symptoms you are talking about.  It starts in the brain and
  continues down the entire body.  Whatever feeling that goes through my
  body is always the same.    Evelyn      


  Brain Zap
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I have been struggling with tingling sensations when I sleep.  It is always the case that I was sleeping on my hands and they are tingling or sleeping in a strange position I have even a couple of times had my lips or even my tounge tingle. I am a hypochondriac and my first worry is always ms but the tingling goes away as soon as I shift positions.  I also sometimes get tingling legs when sitting and sometimes I worry that me circulation gets cut off too easily.  However, I am pretty sure I am being hyper aware of and probably even causing some of my sensations.  That is one of the hardest things for me struggling with anxiety is I am never sure if I am having symptoms of something because I am anxious or anxious because I am having symptoms.  This episode of anxiety has lasted about a month now and has gotten to the point were I almost panic when it comes time to sleep and have sleep starts a couple of minutes into sleep because I am worried if I sleep I may have a symptom which will make me worry.
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yes!..i've had the same symptoms for the past week...glad i found this blog
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HI;
You have something very wrong with you.  Do not give up.  How is your blood pressure? What about your heart rate?  Does that go up (heart rate)
when you stand for a few minutes.  Were you tested for nerve or muscle damage?  Start taking your blood pressure first take it lying down relax for about 10 mins. before taking your blood pressure lying down then stand up and take your blood pressure. Then wait one min. while standing then take your blood pressure again then wait 3 mins. and take your blood pressure again (standing) same time take your heart rate and see if that goes up while standing.,  Find a doctor that can test you for Autonomic Problems like Autonomic Failure.  The heart rate and blood pressure should tell if you have a Autonomic Problem or some kind of Neuropathy problem.  Keep looking.  The tingling and burning is not normal.  Take Care.
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Can't believe you still have symptoms after so long. At least it tells you it's nothing serious. My tingling in feet is the worst and a tremble like I'm wired to the mains. Been going on about 2 months since my baby was born
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Can't believe you still have symptoms after so long. At least it tells you it's nothing serious. My tingling in feet is the worst and a tremble like I'm wired to the mains. Been going on about 2 months since my baby was born
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I posted back here in 2007 and it's now 8 years that I still have the tingling/numbness in my lips 24/7.  I was just wondering if yours ever went away.  I am trying to deal with the fact I am going to have this for the rest of my life.  :(
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I have the same thing - it started 1 year ago after a 3 months of EXTREME stress.  my feet started tingling - when I get up in the morning it comes up my legs.  I also get electric shocks in my feet and face (temples) and neck. I went to emergency room twice, then internal med specialist, then neurologist, ObGyn, podiatrist, and psychiatrist. Gave 50 vials of blood, x-rayed feet, nerve test on feet - all came back normal.  All docs they all say they don't know - probably anxiety. I finally googled and found Dr. Hyman - he says Magnesium and Calcium  - Its working - has anyone else tried it?  I use CALM - found it at Health food store - its Magnesium - but I also add I Crystal Calcium.  There may be other better brands.  Let me know.  I love this website - its great to know im not alone.  I thought I was dying.  God Bless Us all - In Christ -Liz
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I feel the same pin sticks - I call it electric shocks.  I googled and found it on website "The 35 symptoms of menopause"  I also found that magnesium and calcium make it go away.  I googled that too - it seems the lack of magnesium and calcium cause bad nerves.  Let me know what you find.   Liz
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also I have the same skin crawling itchy skin feelings - cant wear tight clothes - menopause - check the website "The 35 symptoms of Menopause"  its all on there.  I get relief from magnesium and calcium.  I never take those prescription drugs -
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I stopped my migraines with magnesium.  I learned about from Dr Hyman.  Just google migraines magnesium  
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Magnesium is definitely the cure for tight muscles.  Just look it up - don't take my advice - just google Magnesium - you will be surprised.  I take it and it calms my anxiety and my cramps and sore muscles
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Wow, I too have had a brain MRI (clean, thank goodness!) and now I have to go for spine. These 'feelings' I have in my entire body are getting very annoying! I feel it in my legs, arms and stomach. I constantly find myself sticking in stomach as a reaction and at night, my body jerks. I know I have restless leg syndrome, but it's like I have that feeling throughout my entire body. What is wrong with me?!?!? This feeling is getting old! and annoying. I've had it for a few months now.
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with the above all symptoms my weight also reducing rapidily, last one year 10 kg.
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I cant believe it either. I wont describe my symptoms but they are very similar and I've had them for 4 years. I'm only 25 and wish I could solve this problem s and move forward with my life.
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Anxiety!!!
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Me too! a lot of people also. The bad panic attack sets off these weird tingling feelings, then you get upset because of them, then they get worse you're not alone.
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How's it going? I feel the same way and your comment spoke to me.Maybe if you get this message, we could share some thoughts. It always helps to talk to someone
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Are you feeling better yet if you need some help I may be able to help you e-mail me if need be.
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