Can numbness and tingling and weakness last for years and be anxiety related?

I believe so yes. I have had a year and a half of symptoms and my most recent is exactly as you describe.. tingling, weakness and for me a ton of stiffness in my legs. I have had many tests, seen a neuro, seen an internist etc.. they find nothing. 

I have been reading up on the mind body connection which I had rejected at first because I’m not into anything new agey.. but there is some solid science to suggest that the mind creates pain as a distraction to emotional stress. So when you are nervous you get a stomach ache etc.. people who are anxious can get into a pain cycle as a result. A real key is to see whether the pain or discomfort changes or moves around. 

Think about at least looking into it. I have been reading about it the last fee days and I already feel much, much less anxious and my symptoms are a bit better.  So sorry you are going through this, I know how devestating it is..

I have tingling in my hands due to anxiety but never in my legs. Do you have any other anxiety symptoms? Are these feelings constant or come and go? Glad you have an appointment with a Neurologist to rule out any other disorder. There are so many other conditions that could cause this. We must rule out these before jumping to a conclusion that it is anxiety. I am a nurse but in no way give medical advice ot diagnose. Not even my own symptoms. Good luck. I am sure it is something minor if you have had it so long. But best get it checked out. Did your primary care doc refer you to a Neurologist? What is his opinion?

According to all the doctors I've seen, YES!!! Apparently it can all just be from anxiety but best to follow up with your neuro and rule out anything else. Good Luck!!!

Joan

Nothing now surprises me with the conditions or conditions a person with Anxiety will suffer from. I have your problems although with me they have proven the cause and I get treatment to restrict my pains etc. In my case my Anxiety is caused by various medical conditions and I have gone through the full tranche of tests over the last forty years. The problem is Chronic Conditions have the same problems as you present. Although I would suggest you discuss these sensations with your GP and get a diagnosis.

Your Neurologist has various tests he can do, all I can suggest is that you accept your results as honest and true

BOB

yes...i  have tingling,and numbness ,in my feet, sometimes in my hands too...I have this for over 20 years...if it was anything serious, I would know before now...no harm in getting things checked out though...just to ease your mind..xx