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I have severe anxiety.can that cause physical sympt such as muscle twitches/electric feeling in hands and feet? im a healthy person, just diagnosis with anxi

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Anxiety: You appear to also be pregnant. Your symptoms may be a somaticization of anxiety and depression or result of an organic pathology. We don't know enough about you to provide you with a relevant response. Please consult your doctor about your symptoms.

Answered 2/20/2015

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Dr. Johanna Fricke answered

Specializes in Pediatrics - Developmental and Behavioral

Seek therapy: Chronic prenatal anxiety exposes a fetus to excess glucocorticoids, which may cause enduring neuroendocrine changes.The effects on stress-related behavior, emotions, and cognitive abilities in offspring from infancy through adulthood are well-documented, as are the increased risks of premature labor, low birthweight & low Apgar scores. Ask your OB to refer you to a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapist.

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Many sources: Anxiety can come from chemical imbalances, a side effect of medications, external stressors, too much change in too short a period of time, and other areas. I would say go to a reputable psychotherapist immediately and talk about what anxiety means to YOU.

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