Weird Physical Symptoms

[Nervy57]

Hi everyone, I’ve had some weird physical symptoms for a while. It all started with a nasty sinus infection about 2 months ago. Since then my symptoms have been persistent and changing and I know I’ve been really anxious so I try to tell myself that these are anxiety symptoms but I keep freaking myself out. I always resort to the thought that I could have a terminal illness or brain tumor. My symptoms lately include:

-heavy head (feels like my neck is weak)

-pressure in head and ears

-smelling things that aren’t there (usually with congestion)

-head/neck twitches and stiffness

-weird focusing feeling in eyes

-fatigue

I’m constantly thinking about my symptoms and I’m constantly anxious about having a bad illness. I’ve seen 3 doctors and had bloodwork done. Nothing was out of the ordinary and I’ve had the physical neurological exam by 2 doctors and neither of them seemed to think I had a brain tumor. For some reason, I continue to think that it could be a tumor or something bad. Has anyone else experienced this? I’ve gotten to where this is all I can think about.

[Agora1]

Hi Nervy57, I am not a doctor and since you have been cleared by several doctors,

I would say one of two things. Sometimes sinus infections continue on for a while.

Were you on any antibiotics or nasal spray during that time?

Also, dealing more with anxiety, it is a known fact that the more we focus and fear

our symptoms, the longer they last. Short of smelling things that aren't there, all

the weird physical symptoms you display can very well be from your anxious fears.

Continue checking in with your doctors, if this becomes chronic. Wishing you well xx

[Nervy57 in reply to Agora1]

I was on some antibiotics for the sinus infection for quite a while. Sometimes I feel pressure in my head or feels some congestion and worry that the sinus infection isn’t gone or that it’s never going away but I realize that my anxiety is getting the best of me.

[Agora1 in reply to Nervy57]

Nervy, it does sound like your anxiety is getting the best of you at this time. That's not

saying that you aren't feeling some congestion and pressure in your head. Having your

doctor oversee your medical issue may give you the reassurance to accept this as part

of the healing process. Some ailments take time to go away especially this time of year. Keep us updated. xx

[krob011]

Honestly, i’m going thru this rigjt now. Every bit of it. I have weakness in my leg and arm as well! i’m so terrified