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Maryland Heights, MO
A 25-year-old female asked:

Can anxiety cause ms symptoms? have mri of head and neck. everrthfjne. still blurred vision abnormal sensation all over body. off balance. difficultly swallowing. hard to control urine. sore muscles. shock of pain when i look down running from neck to han

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Dr. Thomas Namey
Rheumatology 50 years experience
Possible, but: The tests indicate no physical basis. Stress is a great mimic. I would see a Rheumatologist, to make sure your Ratnaud's is not serious. Nail fold capilaroscopy is a must!
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