new anxiety symptoms

[didi]

I have been dealing with anxiety and depression since I was a child. It comes and goes. Each time it comes back it is a little different. This time it feels like it is all on the left side of my body. I feel like I'm having a stroke, even though the dr. I work for, tells me I am not. Has anyone else ever had "one sided" anxiety symptoms?

[gtrsolo1]

Yeah, I've had symptoms on one side before. Like many people with anxiety issues, I've been to the ER several times because I thought I was having a stroke or a heart attack. Obviously this wasn't the case.

If you haven't, get a little peace of mind and schedule a comprehensive physical, with blood work/CAT scan/EKG. And be upfront with the doctor about all your symptoms. I know that can cause anxiety in itself, but it's worth it.

FYI, I had a pinched nerve in my neck, and when I got nervous or stressed, my muscles would tense up immediately, creating pressure on that nerve. A pinched nerve can manifest itself in weakness in your arms or legs, a headache, or other symptoms.

By the way I'm new to this forum, my name's Andy.