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I Have An Anxiety Disorder And It Has Manifested To

Posted on Thu, 23 Apr 2020

Question: I have an anxiety disorder and it has manifested to an irrational fear of dying. I%E2%80%99ve been to the clinic a few times in the last month to get tests run. I had an EKG, Chest XRay, metabolic panel, urinalysis, CBC, and thyroid function done. Also just a general physical. I have general neck and back pain and i think that might be something bad. I just have this constant urge to go back and recheck to make sure. I%E2%80%99m 37 years old, 215 pounds. All the tests came back OK. My postassium and BUN urea were a little low, and my MCHC OP was a little high. Docs weren%E2%80%99t concerned about anything. Would there be any need for any additional tests or is my irrational thought the main contributor here?

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
I agree

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am,

I have gone through your question and I understand your concerns but I agree with your doctor that there is nothing concerning your test results...

I would not recommend that you go back to the hospital during the ongoing pandemic unless it is an absolute emergency.

I hope you find this helpful/
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. salah saad shoman (33 minutes later)

So you think those tests are a pretty good assessment of overall health? The back and neck pain are most likely just muscle tension, but I tend to think it is something life threatening.

Answered by Dr. salah saad shoman (2 days later)

Brief Answer:
Yes

Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma’am, hello again.. These tests exclude any clinical cause however you can get a ct scan on your cervical and lumber vertebrae to exclude any disc prolapse.. This also should be mild if present as your symptoms are not severe. i hope you find this helpful..

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad