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What Causes Tingling Sensation In The Face When Under Stress?
Question: I had a very stressful period in my life during which my face started tingling as well as my leg. The tingling has reduced significantly but is still there once in a while when I stress. Is this anxiety? Could I have MS? Also my vitamin D level is 20NG/ML
Also, I get stressed very easily and always have a sense of impending doom as well.
Also, I get stressed very easily and always have a sense of impending doom as well.
Brief Answer:
Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
What you are describing is consistent with anxiety and/or panic attacks. This is not MS, nor is it related to your Vitamin D level. I recommend seeking treatment from a psychiatrist, with an antidepressant medication such as Lexapro or Zoloft, which treats anxiety very well.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
What you are describing is consistent with anxiety and/or panic attacks. This is not MS, nor is it related to your Vitamin D level. I recommend seeking treatment from a psychiatrist, with an antidepressant medication such as Lexapro or Zoloft, which treats anxiety very well.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you for the above. Should I worry at all about MS? The only symptom I have that could signal MS is the numbness and tingling on my face and legs at times. Otherwise, I feel that I do have anxiety as I throw up frequently due to stress and my legs feel week in a stressful situation. I don't have any vision problems other than dry eye and am able to work out without issues after working 16 hour days.
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
As I said above, this is not MS. Anxiety often causes numbness and tingling on the face and legs. This is clearly the problem, so I would address this concerns with a psychiatrist for further treatment.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
Followup
Detailed Answer:
As I said above, this is not MS. Anxiety often causes numbness and tingling on the face and legs. This is clearly the problem, so I would address this concerns with a psychiatrist for further treatment.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
In the future, for continuity of care, I encourage you to contact me directly at my private link below. After you ask a direct question, it would be my pleasure to be your dedicated personal physician on this website. My name is Dr. Sheppe, and I am an XXXXXXX doctor working in New York City at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, ranked #1 for Psychiatry in the United States (tinyurl.com/psyrank). For a personalized comprehensive evaluation, treatment recommendations, and individual therapy, ask me at HealthCareMagic at this private link: tinyurl.com/DrSheppeAnswers
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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