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Have severe anxiety. i sometimes feel a burning sensation in my upper back, chest, arms, and face. could this be due to my anxiety or something else?

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Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Anxiety: There are excellent treatments for anxiety including some lifestyle interventions and meditation. Drugs such as lexapro and cymbalta (duloxetine) may also be useful. Get help. Best of luck to you.

Dr Ott agreed

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Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

? panic attack: It could be a panic attack, however I would see a physician to rule out other causes of your symptoms.

Dr Russo agreed

Answered 8/24/2014

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A member asked:

Have severe anxiety. i sometimes feel a burning sensation in my upper back, chest, arms, and face. could this be due to my anxiety or something else?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Jeffrey Unger answered

Dr Ott agreed

Dr. Ellen Altenburg answered

Dr Russo agreed

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