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Went er for prickly feeling in lower legs n kinda heavy feeling n they did x-ray disc all good but now cause anxiety feel like whole body prickly ?

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Anxiety: Yes, anxiety can cause worsening of symptoms of any kind. Try to relax and realize that this is likely nothing serious abd seek some help to ease your anxiety with therapy. It will all be ok.!!

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Answered 1/31/2016

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