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Thigh ,hips and knee pain...sharp and dull

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Anxiousdove
Anxiousdove

Hi

I haved all anxiety symptoms since oct 2017..nothing before. Headaches,twiching, wrist ,hand pains, nerve shocks, numbness. I had seen 3 neuros had mri done .mri is clear. I also met rheumi who had done all blood test except my crp is 7 which islittle high..other tests ruled out autoimmune diseases. Now i have sharp and dull pain in knee,butyocks,thughs and knees. Also my legs some times feel heavy which i feel is due to anxiety. Can anxiety cause pain in body parts..especially hands and legs. Did i still miss anything . I am scared i have something seroust like fibro or ms ?? Feel there is nothing going right. I am also suffering from ocd thiughts since 5 yrs and health anxirty since 2 yrs.

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  • borderriever
    borderriever Anxiousdove

    Posted

    Hello

    Anxiety can cause  types of pain. In many cases patients become sensitized to body sensations and possible pain.

    Blood test would in some ways would indicate an arthritic condition,  Although if you have seen a Specialist your diagnosis, sounds like you do not have an Arthritis

    If you suffer a diagnosis of OCD and there is no  extensive joint damage you need to treat your Anxiety.

    My condition mimics MS and the symptoms are quite different. Your Specialist has given a diagnosis so you need to trust  the Specialist. Rhumi  Arthritis is generally genetic where the body attacks various joints. It seems you are clear so move on and treat the Anxiety. Has your GP prescribed any medications to calm your fears.

    Do you take any NSID medications for joint pain. I have to take strong medications and I also use a TENS MACHINE, they may work in short bursts and control your pain. In the short term it may have a placebo effect if you use it as an EMS to tone up your muscles.

    Talk to your GP

    BOB

  • Anxiousdove
    Anxiousdove

    Posted

    I have contant thigh pain since 15 days..i am plsnning to tske up swimming classes to see..if it works out.
    • borderriever
      borderriever Anxiousdove

      Posted

      I used to go swimming when in my twenties/thirties, I would go three times a week and do my thirty odd lengths. Sad to say the water effects my skin so now I cannot swim at the baths.

      It is good for those joints and it is really good in toning up your muscles and joint strength.

      Enjoy, do not forget your arm rings, although I suppose the Instructor will have those waiting for you

      BOB

  • jeannisha97114
    jeannisha97114 Anxiousdove

    Posted

    Yea love.. I've had pain Everywhere literally everywhere to the point I'm like ok anxiety this can't be anxiety. My thighs were sore for weeks and then it started to go down to my legs and I was panicking like Omg I have a blood clot or something.. it wasn't impossible to walk but it sort of hurt to walk. My muscles were always sore like I did a intense work out random heart palpitations my heart rate could increase to like the 170's and stay that high for 15-40 mins numbness and pains in my fingers and hands and feet. All sorts of tension headaches just all bad lol anxiety sucks.

  • Helpme101
    Helpme101 Anxiousdove

    Posted

    hi i know this thread is quite old but can anyone help me. I've been experiencing a stiffness and stretched typed of pain behind my knee..and like you said it is more of a dull ache. During the night at times it feels worse. The pain shifts to my calf and thigh and groin, buttock area as well.

    I so suffer from quite bad anxiety but the reason i am very worried now is that its only on my left side so my left knee and it has been going on for about a month or so now. I know it isnt injury related as i do not do physical exercise. Its driving me crazy...i keep googling and looking at cancer diagnosis stories 😦 someone pls help im desperate

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