Swelling

[sophiaca07]

Has anyone ever experienced swelling in their arms and hands due to anxiety? It’s a weird symptom and i’m not sure if it’s down to my anxiety or something else, as I sometimes get rashes etc in stressful times of my life but this is more common. It’s minor swelling but it’s been in my hand the past couple weeks and goes up and down in my arm.

If anyone else has experienced this and can give some sort of comfort it would be much appreciated. I will likely be seeing a dr to check it’s nothing else anyway.

[Metal13]

hi sophiaca07, I think anxiety can cause rashes. Sometimes when I have a panic/anxiety attack or just feeling overwhelmed I get a rash on my forehead. My ears also get very red and swollen like I have been bitten by a bug. I haven’t gone to the doctor about it but I figure it is a side effect since it happens when I am feeling overwhelmed by anxiety.

[Jeff1943]

Sophiaca07, anxiety can take many forms and the swollen hands could be one of them though I've never heard of that symptom before. But we are not medically trained here and I strongly recommend you go to your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis. Then you will have the reassurance you don't have now.Sometimes this can be a side effect of meds such as steroids but do see your doctor and you'll know the way forward.

[bethelbee]

Have never heard of swelling from anxiety., but I would check with the doctor to make sure nothing else is going on.