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Head face and body trickling inside skin

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kevin37191
kevin37191

Hi there....I'm 42 and have been struggling with constant trickling sensations under my skin from my head all the way down to my feet.

It all started around 9 months ago with a throbbing in my spine and a bad stomach,I went to the Dr's and had tests etc and was told I had anxiety.....for months after that I had multiple sensation of cold legs and back and stomach,I also had a constant pressure either side of the bridge of my nose, constant dizziness and pressure around my head....About 6 months ago the pressure and dizziness dissappeard and replaced by the sensation under my skin in my head and face of a trickling, it has progressively got worse and now it travels all down my body eventually reaching my feet.....I have felt changes in my body such as a fluid sensation in my stomach that moves around and makes noises and in my buttocks also.

i have had a ct scans of my head abdomen and pelvis and a chest xray plus a mri of my small intestine...multiple blood test with everything coming back normal.

i have spoke to multiple Dr's etc with everyone of them telling me it is impossible what I am describing.

this has had a massive impact on every aspect of my life with me thinking I am dyeing of cancer.

im currently having counselling and seeing a phycolgist.

but unfortunately the sensations are so real I am having trouble believing that it is anxiety.

i just want my life back.....

If anyone can shed light on what I am experiencing I would be very greatfull.

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  • emma74461
    emma74461 kevin37191

    Posted

    hey sorry you're going through this. it does very much sound like anxiety. what i try and tell myself is if i can convince myself i have some sort of disease, why cant i believe the actual "disease" is anxiety and start on my recovery. we're almost so desperate for a diagnosis we forget we have it! anxiety IS the illness we are so desperately searching for.

    ive been through dizziness and feeling faint which i was convinced was diabetes because in my head it happened when i hadnt eaten or just after. i have a needle phobia so thats why i was so scared.

    ive been convinced im loosing control of my mind or having psychotic episodes - just panic attacks.

    stomach ache and heartburn for 6 weeks solid last year - that one was terrible i was convinced it was stomach cancer. i cant stand it when doctors say its just in your head, i no that but the physical pain is awful despite the cause. anyway that disappeared instantly when my body then changed to headaches. they're my constant thing right now. i permanently have to fight the thoughts that something is in my head. the first thing i do waking before i even think is gasp and focus on where my head pain is. i dont even think i just do it instantly upon waking. its draining.

    how have you found Therapy? i think i need to go back my physical symptoms have really been playing up this year. i hope your physical symtoms ease soon!

    • kevin37191
      kevin37191 emma74461

      Posted

      hi emma..thanks for the reply.

      I hope your right and it is anxiety

      but it is so vivid its unbelievable.

      therapy is going ok thank you..just wish these sensations would bugger off 😦

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