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Can anxiety gives you body aches and difficulty of breathing? my doctor told me that i've been having anxieties because i kept on thinking i'm sick.

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Anxiety: Can cause all manner of symptoms

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Answered 5/26/2014

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A member asked:

Can anxiety gives you body aches and difficulty of breathing? my doctor told me that i've been having anxieties because i kept on thinking i'm sick.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Quintana agreed

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