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Why My Back And Arms Start To Feel Cold Or Clammy?
Question: This is not a problem, as much as a newly occurring phenomenon. I'll notice a subtle change in my breath pattern, and a sense that I must stay very still. This is accompanied by thoughts that something unknown and overwhelming is about to happen, and that I must stay still in order to enable it. My back and arms start to feel cold or clammy. as the feeling 0f immanence intensifies. It always passes, and I am disappointed. (My mother, I believe, had similar experiences.)
Brief Answer:
Indicative of anxiety disorder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First of all I like to inform you that the observed phenomenon is indicative of anxiety/anxiety disorder (if there is functional impairment at any domain of functioning).
My opinion is based on the fact that the changes are acute, bring discomfort, cause no permanent change and accompanied by negative thoughts of misfortune without any obvious reason with autonomic hyperactivity (cold and clammy extremities, change in temperature sense, ? increased perspiration, ? increased heart rate).
Presence of family history among female members also indicates more possibility of anxiety.
In my opinion there is definite need for stress management and need to manage it at this level itself so further progression can be avoided.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Indicative of anxiety disorder
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
First of all I like to inform you that the observed phenomenon is indicative of anxiety/anxiety disorder (if there is functional impairment at any domain of functioning).
My opinion is based on the fact that the changes are acute, bring discomfort, cause no permanent change and accompanied by negative thoughts of misfortune without any obvious reason with autonomic hyperactivity (cold and clammy extremities, change in temperature sense, ? increased perspiration, ? increased heart rate).
Presence of family history among female members also indicates more possibility of anxiety.
In my opinion there is definite need for stress management and need to manage it at this level itself so further progression can be avoided.
I hope this helps you.
Feel free to write back to me if you have more questions.
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
Thank you; I will seek treatment for anxiety.
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for your feedback.
I am glad to know that provided answers were helpful for you.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer .
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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