Anxiety, MS, or what? Very worried!!

[Jenny Wren]

Back in 2000, I suffered what I believed to be a anxiety attack, it left me with 3 months of nausea, because of not eating and no appetite I would assume that is why it lasted so long. Spring of 2001, still a little nauseaded, looking up nausea on the internet, MS came up as one of the reasons.  This is where my life turned upside down, my gram had MS, diagnosed at age 60, as you can see from my previous posts, I'm concerned.  I had the migraines before the anxiety, but when googling nausea and MS, came across the facial tingling (MS), shortly I developed the little bug crawling sensations, and I so have muscle twitches, seems worse when its cold.  I have never experienced weakness, numbness, bladder or bowel problems, I can tolerate heat.  I tried Prozac for about 3 years, it never took these feelings away, just recently started xanax, this helps a good bit, but not completely.  I have had these feelings for 6 years, thats why the doc ordered the brain MRI, he wasn't convinced that it was MS, just anxiety.  So you see this is the reason for all my questions.  Can anxiety really cause these weird feelings?  I live everyday worrying about MS.  After 6 years with no worsening of symptoms (sometimes better), do you think it could be safe to say its "psychological?" Never had the cervical MRI, just brain, neuro exam-normal, no problem there,bloodwork fine, was tested for Lyme (ELISA), my fear now after reading all these posts from Lyme patients is that maybe this could be my problem.  Thanks for your time, patience, and thoughts, they are greatly appreciated. 3 previous posts!!

[borninquisitive]

Don't feel too bad, I posted a picture (recently) and then (after the fact)...read that I wasn't supposed to.
User agreements, admittedly, are something I have never paid close attention to. You are forgiven.;-D

[borninquisitive]

As well, b-12.

http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/vitaminb12.asp

Vitamin deficiencies (in general) can cause many problems. If you are not taking a good multi-vit w/minerals...I would suggest that you do so.

Google symptom and vitamin deficiency-should give you an idea of how much vitamins or the lack thereof can influence general health.

Good luck.

[borninquisitive]

Jenny, have you given thought to posting to the Mental Health forum as well?
There is a form of anxiety called: Health anxiety. Those who suffer it and from I understand, tend to be compulsive as well.

As for muscle twitching/weakness (<---from muscles always being tense)-anxiety can cause this too. Magnesium is a thought as well.
http://dietary-supplements.info.nih.gov/factsheets/magnesium.asp

[borninquisitive]

I've seen the rules and see that a few are not enforced. Perhaps MedHelp, after setting the rules-didn't find a need to enforce them for whatever reason? Just a thought.
As for the limit being only 2 in 6 months...does seem "stiff."
Having said that, it's always good to leave room for others to post, agreed.

[patsy10]

Did you know there is a rule of no more than 2 new questions posted in a six month period?  It's under the rule section.

[borninquisitive]

Texasbelly:

Dead on. The mind-body connection. I've always thought the mind was powerful but realized just how powerful it can be this last year. Unfortunately, not for the good. lol
If you have mental/emotional troubles, they can manifest into the body and yes, V/V. Or it can take a condition and make it that much worse.
Something that really needs to be reigned in because I for one do think they lead to physical symptoms if not medical problems later on.
I agree with the glass of wine. After my tonsils were out, they gave me ativan (first time I tried it). It helped. I summed it up to being equal to drinking a glass of wine or bottle of beer. When I get too wrapped up, I drink a dark beer or glass of red wine.


Hello,
sorry for your problems. Sounds like you have stressed yourself into knots. I know from experience that Stomach problems are often a symptom of anxiety. But the muscle twitches can really be scary and annoying. I have had twitches for almost a year now and it's driving me crazy too. I swore I have MS due to the twitching and tingling and "perceived" muscle weakness but, I've seen the neuro twice and he is now telling me that twitches are not usually a presenting symptom of MS and I should not worry. He says many people suffer from similar twitches and tingling and they are just benign in nature and can also be a symptom of anxiety. I do not think this is my problem, but it sounds pretty right on for yours.
I know its hard for even me to believe, but try to relax for a change and take some b-12 and magnesium. Also, a big glass of wine makes me feel better sometimes, it can really take the edge off the twitching.


fujiamy,

>How do you guys even post ? I am on the west coast and have no clue when able to post<

I'm up here in Alaska and found that getting in a question isn't easy. You will have to try different times. Around 11 am seemed to be the better time for me.