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real or fake pain

pictureguy
pictureguy
Im going crazy. Im getting pain all through my legs like ive walked a 100 miles. Then it will just go away. Also my shoulder aches and goes numb down to my fingers yet they can never find anything wrong. Can anxiety be making up all this pain??? Bob
Barr62
Barr62
I dont think so Bob..perhaps in your shoulder, but not like your describing in your legs that sounds like something in your muscle or circulation in your legs, and also i know if your over wght that does send of a strain in your legs like you described , after you been on your feet for awhile, also? could be some type of Autheritis in your Bone's in your legs
im no Dr but? were you ever to see an Orthopetic? Dr about this issue? i think thats where your answer lays Bob ..sorry i couldnt be any better help
Marigolds
Marigolds
I'm wondering if there have been many tests done to diagnose your pain? Also, has your doc given you anything for it?
Is it possible for you to see a physiotherapist. The shoulder and arm pain and numbness sound like it could be from some kind of neck problem.
AnneL
AnneL
In my experience I've had both things occur. I become SO tense that my body just aches, tingles and even goes numb. Our minds are very powerful. However that's not to say that you shouldn't mention it to your doctor. If it's real pain then they can do something to help you. Are you active? Activity would actually help the pain in your legs. I would just get things checked out so that you know if it's just your anxiety or if there's a combination. Our anxiety can make a minor ache or pain enormous. I just experienced this this weekend. Miserable. Just acknowledge you're experiencing pain, make an inquiry with your doctor and then you'll know. I know it gets difficult sometimes.