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head pain/ dizziness/ pains- is it really just stress??

Hello

28 y/o male. Non-smoker. u.k based.

Ive been under a big stress just lately which has now been cleared up- but i have been experiencing pains all over which my g.p puts down to stress. I can almost her them saying 'oh no not you again'

Ive had a repeated stabbing pain and headache for about 4 weeks now. This was followed by a pain in my left testicle, which has now moved to my lower abdomen and groin area- this started about 3 weeks ago- still there. Doc done urine tests- all clear- after it got to a point where i could hardly stand g.p has decided to send me for a scan- whilst saying 'it probably just stress'

My headaches have eased slightly but have been replaced by bouts of dizziness and light headedness. I constantly feel spaced out, and my legs feel really heavy from the knees down. I also get real bad 'jerks' of dizziness where i feel like the room is going from underneath me- the same type of feeling you get if you miss a step or are on a boat. this seems to originate from the back of my head+ i feel like im going to pass out.

My head does feel tight- right at the top in the middle.

Had some bloods taken today- results next week
Blood pressure is very good.

Doctor keeps saying stress+ that my b.p is good.

*If there was anything more sinister going on would my b.p be different.

*Should i stop stressing out+ making myself worse?

*Any suggestion or advice gratefully received.

Thank you
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True, stress and anxiety can manifest physically in a number of ways - I think I've probably had them all.  However, don't let it be put off by docs as "psychological".  They don't know until they test you out.  Then, if it is, you can see a psychologist/psychiatrist/counselor - whatever you prefer, if any.  A good combo of cognitive therapy and maybe even meds did my anxiety a world of good.  Anyway, as far as the vertigo, it can be brought on by stress, but it can also be something wrong with the inner ear/migraine headaches/or a CNS prob.  Mind you, I'm not a doctor, but all my comments come from personal experience.  Consider an Ear Nose and Throat if a neurologist can't help you to rule out inner ear probs.  Take care!
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It could very well be stress/anxiety.  The strange things about the physical symptoms of anxiety is that you don't have to be experiencing anxiety at the same time as you're experiencing symptoms.  Does that make sense?  Consider post-traumatic-stress-disorder...the effects show up after the fact.  With generalized anxiety, symptoms are all over the place:  heart palpitations, shooting pains, dizziness, shortness of breath, tightess in chest, numbness, tingling, ringing in ears, confusion, etc.

You're doing the right thing by getting checked out by a doctor:  Blood test, BP, heart monitor....  If you're really concerned, ask for an MRI (couldn't hurt to ask).

If it IS anxiety, stressing about your symptoms will only make it worse.  Next time you find yourself freaking out about a symptom...try to slow down your breathing & relax.  Chances are high that all of this is a result of your stressful time.  (I'm going through very much the same thing right now)

Good luck...be well!
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