do anxiety, stress, and depression really cause physical symptoms? i'm consistently fatigued, sleepy, and emotional. i have a really hard time staying awake at my desk job. i was diagnosed with pcos, hypoglycemic episodes, thalassemia minor, and costochon

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Can sleep apnea over time cause my symptoms of low t level low sperm count , hyperhydrosis, sleepiness, constipation, anxiety, depression.?

Answer 1

Yes, these can and: often do cause physical symptoms.It sounds like you have a few other medical problems, either in addition to, or causing your anxiety and depression. It may be hard to know what is causing what, so it's best to discuss all of this with your primary care doctor and/or your specialists and consider talking to a mental health professional as well. Try to stay positive and don't be afraid to get help.

Answer 2

Yes: The mind(your brain) is in constant 2-way communication with the rest of your body via chemicals that travel thru the blood and via the nerves connected to the brain. Emotional imbalance(depression and anxiety) can affect the functioning of your organs and may cause physical symptoms including pain. Evidence suggests emotionally healthy people experience less illness and may live longer.

Answer 3

Anxiety: If your underlying illness is being treated and not causing these symptoms, then anxiety and depression can cause harm to your body leading to higher blood pressure, faster heart beat, shallower breathing,etc. It is recommended that you consult with a Clinical Psychologist for Psychotherapy and a Psychiatrist additionally for medication.

Answer 4

Yes: Depending on the length of time of use and the amount used of vicodin withdrawals can persist for weeks and even months, they tend to get less severe with time and may wax and wane. That is one reason relapse is very high with opiates because the discomfort lasts. Hang in there and seek medical help, medications can help to get through , but other support is also often neccessary to avoid relapse.

Answer 5

Yes: The worst of withdrawal from short-acting drugs like vicodin is over by a week (nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, terrible pain), but lesser levels of symptoms, including muscle jerks ("kicking" the habit), mood swings, abdominal cramps etc. May go on for a week or two more, and some symptoms (anxiety, sleep problems) can go on for many weeks and even months. A doc can give meds that help.

Answer 6

Withdrawal symptoms!: Yes, you should not stop cold turkey. Those symptoms that you are experiencing are withdrawal symptoms of the medication. I would recommend to get re-started on it (after consulting your prescriber) until the symptoms disappear then taper off slowly.

Answer 7

Zoloft (sertraline): Yes, and also u risk recurrence of original symptoms the zoloft (sertraline) was treating in the first place. Please discuss with your prescribing doc. Ways to gradually taper the zoloft (sertraline) if discontinuation is recommended.

Answer 8

Diet and exercise: Diets for pcos are controversial some people would recommend low carbs while others will say caloric restriction, most of the studies about dieting in pcos will have similar results, so i will recommend a healthy diet and exercise.

Answer 9

Breakfast: The important thing is not to skip breakfast. Low glycemic diet is important. Omega 3 rather than omega 6, trans fats and saturated fats are important. Fruit, veggies and protein should be an important part of any meal. Also, a morning and afternoon snack with a bit less less food at your meals, ie spread the calories around can also help.

Answer 10

Lower glycemic index: Avoid foods which are high in carbs and sugars. Focus on increasing your fiber intake. Make sure your diet is well-balanced. Please see a nutritionist for recommendations.

Answer 11

Low glycemic food: Breakfast that includes a balance of high fiber carb, some fat and protein is ideal. There is good quality cereals that have high fiber content that can minimize rapid glucose rise. A fruit serving such as small bannana, handful of rasberries or straberries with slice of low fat cheese is good. Few pieces of almond or pecan on the cereal with make it the perfect breakfast !

Answer 12

No: The are a number of good, effective ways to assist women with pcos to achieve pregnancy. Whether you are trying to get pregnant or not, however, you should find yourself a good obgyn. Women with pcos often have borderline diabetes (because of Insulin insensitivity), hyercholesterolemia, and amenorrhea (lack of a period). The latter can increase your risk of endometrial cancer.

Answer 13

Not at all: No! 10% of all women have pcos worldwide and that should not in any way prevent you from having children. Depending on your ovulation, it might alter how you go about it. And you may require fertility treatment. But generally that is very easy to do.

Answer 14

Reflux: Reflux is commonly affected or made worse with exercise. Antacids avoiding eating or drinking just prior to exercise can often alleviate these symptoms.

Answer 15

GERD: Exercise that increases abdominal pressure can induce acid reflux. How about exercising on a fairly empty stomach? When there is less material in the stomach- there is less matter to push up into the esophagus.

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