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Suggest Treatment For Severe And Persistent Headaches While Dealing With Anxiety

Posted on Wed, 22 Jul 2015

Question: I deal with anxiety. I'm curious as to whether the following has to do with anxiety or something more serious. I have been dealing with headaches for weeks, where my head feels like it's being squeezed. I thought it had to do with a combination of anxiety and that in the previous months I had a back muscle spasm and cervical strain. However, I have been feeling very week in my joints and muscles. For instance, moving my arms is achey and my jaw feels... uncomfortable, I guess the word is. The past week or so, my hands and feet have been tingling and again, I felt week. Sometimes as I would be walking, my left leg would feel limp, even. It hasn't stopped me from walking, but it makes things very concerning. Any clue as to what could be doing on? Should I see a neurologist?

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (56 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
I would like to run some tests...

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

I understand your are suffering from anxiety disorder. It may have other associated manifestation like tremlousness, headache, bodyache, fatigue, tingling sensation decreased sleep. But before we point fingers at anxiety as the cause of all your symptoms, I would like to run some tests. Some investigation like blood sugar, Thyroid profile, serum vitamin B12, vitamin D3 may be done for initial work up.

I am not sure if you had these tests yet. But if you haven't it would be worthwhile to visit a neurologist and consider them.

Until then continue taking medication as prescribed earlier.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back for further queries.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 minutes later)

A few weeks ago, I went to the hospital for my neck and they took blood. However, I don't know what they tested nor did they tell me anything.

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (35 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Upload previous investigation

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I don't think I would be able to guess the tests performed. You can check the advised investigation by me with old investigations and do the rest. You can also upload previous investigation for review.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad