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Hi Mayberry,
I'll try to keep this brief. I have had ongoing symptoms for over a month now(for the sake of this discussion I'll refrain from discussing them specifically). But it has drastically affected my quality of life, and sometimes find myself fearing the worst. I have a couple of medical appointments next that should shed some light on this. Has anyone been through this? Any tips for dealing with the anxiety? Feel free to share to any personal experience, advice, or other positive thoughts. Thanks.
Update 6/23/18: Hi everyone, just wanted to update this thread, as it helped me through a difficult time. Also wanted to give anyone else a chance to share similar experiences.
After all of the tests(mri, eeg, emg), they did not find anything. I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The neuro's reccomendation was to treat for anxiety, and the symptoms will likely go away. My symptoms have actually slightly progressed since then, mostly have to do with muscle twitches, cramps, and general stiffness. While I am not convinced all I have is anxiety, I am willing to follow the advice of a neurologist with 20+ years experience, given the tests came back normal. I am on anti-anxiety meds, and starting CBT. I hope all goes well. Just to disclose what my symptoms were in the past 10 weeks:
Visual distortions(blurriest, auro, vertigo, etc)
Confusion
Chills
Headaches
Muscle twitches in hands
Muscle twitches/tension(legs, arms, abs, back)
Shaking
Anxiety/panic attacks
Impending sense of doom
Just like to say I have appreciated all the responses(particularly @Grassshoppa), and welcome others to share their experiences. Thank you all.
I'll try to keep this brief. I have had ongoing symptoms for over a month now(for the sake of this discussion I'll refrain from discussing them specifically). But it has drastically affected my quality of life, and sometimes find myself fearing the worst. I have a couple of medical appointments next that should shed some light on this. Has anyone been through this? Any tips for dealing with the anxiety? Feel free to share to any personal experience, advice, or other positive thoughts. Thanks.
Update 6/23/18: Hi everyone, just wanted to update this thread, as it helped me through a difficult time. Also wanted to give anyone else a chance to share similar experiences.
After all of the tests(mri, eeg, emg), they did not find anything. I have been diagnosed with anxiety disorder. The neuro's reccomendation was to treat for anxiety, and the symptoms will likely go away. My symptoms have actually slightly progressed since then, mostly have to do with muscle twitches, cramps, and general stiffness. While I am not convinced all I have is anxiety, I am willing to follow the advice of a neurologist with 20+ years experience, given the tests came back normal. I am on anti-anxiety meds, and starting CBT. I hope all goes well. Just to disclose what my symptoms were in the past 10 weeks:
Visual distortions(blurriest, auro, vertigo, etc)
Confusion
Chills
Headaches
Muscle twitches in hands
Muscle twitches/tension(legs, arms, abs, back)
Shaking
Anxiety/panic attacks
Impending sense of doom
Just like to say I have appreciated all the responses(particularly @Grassshoppa), and welcome others to share their experiences. Thank you all.
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