Question 1

will untreated anxiety disorder lead to any difficulties?

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Yes: It will make you feel miserable or at least uncomfortable quite often. It may interfere with your relationships and work. It may reduce your ability to make rationale decisions. Why suffer? Get some help.

Question 2

had x-ray of chest. chest is fine but spine showed "mild arthritis!" im only 32! have untreated anxiety n now terrified over this. what will happen?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing, : Best thing to do is exercise ona regular basis and keep in shape. You might consider a trial off milk(intolerance often associated with inflammation_arthritis a common form of inflammation)-also might help with anxiety symptoms.

Question 3

can untreated anxiety or generalized anxiety disorder lead to thyroid problems, for example hyperthyroidism? thank you

Accepted Answer

Vice-versa: Hyperthyroidism can cause nervousness, anxiety &amp; irritability, not the other way 'round. See http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hyperthyroidism/basics/symptoms/con-20020986.

Question 4

what happens when anxiety
goes untreated? too scared to take medicine, i google everything. anxiety is taking over my life. im losing control.

Accepted Answer

Anxiety does not: have to be treatedw/medication.  You can learn some techniques to manage it w/the help of a clinical psychologist.  We all get anxious, yours is to a degree that it impacts your function and comfort levels.  You can do it.  Peace and good health.

Question 5

what are common reasons pulmonary pressure elevates? can stress, anxiety and untreated ashtma increase it?

Accepted Answer

: Stress and anxiety are not the causes of pulmonary hypertension. However, poor asthma control may eventually increase pulmonary pressure.

Question 6

they said i might have anxiety but i do not want to see a psychiatryst or get on medication. i just try to be calm. is anxiety bad if left untreated?

Accepted Answer

Family Medicine: How about just starting at your family doctor's office and not at a psychiatrist.  Most anxiety can be dealt with naturally with learning new responses to your feelings, practicing breathing, exercising.  You do not necessarily have to have pills to treat your problem.  Long term treatment of anxiety should include lifestyle and thinking practices.  It is good to learn when you are young.

Question 7

what can anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome-a , can lead to in extreme situations if left untreated?im 23yr old female.

Accepted Answer

Serious pbms: Depression and sleeplessness untreated can have serious consequences. Sleep is super important. I suggest seeking out PCP, or psychiatrist . Beginning to take some magnesium 400-500mg /d can help sleep and depression but you need an evaluation for rx. removing inflammatory foods-casein, gluten might be a good start for your IBS

Question 8

what problems can untreated allergies cause? i have severe anxiety & im afraid to take meds. now i have developed swallowing/throat/sinus issues.

Accepted Answer

Allergies: are systmeic immine reasctions, usually to foreign proteinss, spores, molds, dusts, danders, chemicals, food, lotions, cosmetics and many other products including medicatgion. I suggest a thorough allergic medical evaluation ( allergist ) and additionally, an ENT consult.

Question 9

i'm a 30 y/o man.  i've been on lexapro10mg for 1 month (for anxiety disorder). while taking this drug, is there any problem if i want to have a baby?

Accepted Answer

No problem: Lexapro (escitalopram) has no known effect on mail fertility, however may reduce libido, sexual performance in some  people.

Question 10

what cures anxiety?

Accepted Answer

See below: Talk to your physician to see if there is a physical basis for anxiety, work on finding out what makes you anxious. Try to establish daily routine to bring some predictability in your day; practice deep breathing, relaxation/ guided imagery (you can find scripts on the web); you can work with a therapist to help you guide through the process.  Consider medication, if symptoms become overwhelming.

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What happens when anxiety goes untreated? too scared to take medicine, i google everything. anxiety is taking over my life. im losing control.

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What are common reasons pulmonary pressure elevates? can stress, anxiety and untreated ashtma increase it?

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They said i might have anxiety but i do not want to see a psychiatryst or get on medication. i just try to be calm. is anxiety bad if left untreated?

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What can anxiety, depression, sleeplessness, irritable bowel syndrome-a , can lead to in extreme situations if left untreated?im 23yr old female.

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What problems can untreated allergies cause? i have severe anxiety & im afraid to take meds. now i have developed swallowing/throat/sinus issues.

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I'm a 30 y/o man. i've been on lexapro10mg for 1 month (for anxiety disorder). while taking this drug, is there any problem if i want to have a baby?

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