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Chronic sinusitis and anxiety?!?

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shane50317
shane50317

Hi, I developed anxiety 5 months ago and chronic sinusitis 3 months ago. Can the two be connected? Does anyone else suffer from both of these? I’m very scared. 

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  • caz19600
    caz19600 shane50317

    Posted

    Don't be scared, sinusitis is very common and rarely a sign of something sinister (for the hypochondriac response yes, the internet does say there can POTENTIALLY be a risk of chronic sinusitis in relation to the brain but this would be extremely rare cases, and you would feel very ill with it. There'd be other signs)

    I guess it's possible an anxiety could be contributing but i don't know if it'd be the direct cause. More likely the stress from it is leaving your immune system a bit outta whack.

    I get inflammation in my nose regularly, have done for years. It causes blockages on a regular basis, and my Dr suggested I tried swapping my fabric softener and washing powder to echo friendly version as sometimes that causes a reaction. It can so flare up due to pollen or certain soaps or perfumes. I have a nasal spray if it gets really bad.

    Go see the Dr and check for any inflammation in the nasal lining, explain your symptoms but I'm sure you'll be just fine.

  • michael60014
    michael60014 shane50317

    Posted

    Yes I have both aniexty since I was 10 and chronic sinusitis when I was like 20 am 31 now if they affect each other but I deal with them would like to know of a connection as well if there is any
  • Jhow21
    Jhow21 shane50317

    Posted

    its highly unlikely sinus problems are very common indeed but treatable, Try not to worry.
  • sandra01720
    sandra01720 shane50317

    Posted

    i Have sinus headaches OFTEN. OFTEN. I have environmental allergies and for me it goes hand in hand. I have some health anxiety and I sometimes worry briefly about the amount of sinus trouble I have but I generally chalk it up to all my allergies. 

    Do u have allergies?  Big time allergy season here!  🤕 

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