Health anxiety has taken over me!!
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I have been suffering from anxiety an depression for a few months now an it is really out of control. The bad thing is that I have 2 little children an it's so hard to try to not show them mommy is scared.
I have been having what I think is left leg weakness but I don't think it's true weakness because I have some cramping an odd sensation in leg an foot. It has literally been there everyday for about 7 weeks somedays worse than others. So I convience myself I have ALS.
Doctors says no they did start me on steroids seeing if that would help with the sensation. Half way through an no luck so far so I'm really in freak out mode.
Can anxiety cause this this long an does anyone know if steroids work for everything.
Any suggestion or help I'm really strugglin.
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lanabananakins amybober5982
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Angel91 amybober5982
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But they are unusual symptoms, and your doctor is doing the right thing my treating them. I presume Dr Google first pointed you in the direction of ALS? If you have anxiety, particularly around medical issues, the single biggest thing you can do to help yourself is NEVER EVER EVER GOOGLE YOUR SYMPTOMS!!!! Please remember that ALS is very rare, and it is extremely unlikely that's what you have got. I would sugget going back to your GP once you have finished this course of treatment if you are having the same symptoms. They will then go keep going through possible causes until they have found the answer or ruled them all out. If it gets to the stage where everything is ruled out, they will then look at the mental side of things. There is one particularly good tablet that may be suitable for you called pregabalin. It can be used to treat anxiety AND pain, so may help with both sides of the issues. But this is something you can discuss with your doctor as and when the time comes.
I hope you feel better soon my dear. Please try not to worry too much. I know that is hard but work on some distraction techniques. Everything from having a bath to watching a film to going for a work to knitting or crochet or sewing can all be huge helps with anxiety. Personally when my anxiety plays up I make cushions, which I then either give to my daughter or sell on for the money to buy new materials. Anything that keeps your mind busy is idea when you are anxious. Best of luck! xx
amybober5982 Angel91
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Thanks again
Angel91 amybober5982
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Feel free to message me any time you want more support.
mayday35 amybober5982
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