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Going thru health anxiety, 2 weeks ago was convinced i had skin cancer, now its prostate issues. the other day i felt i wasnt urinating enough and now i feel like im going every 1.5hrs. could anxiety be the cause. also upped my ssri dose days ago?

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Dr. Andrew Seibert answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Certainly it sounds like you could have a problem with anxiety. There can be therapy and medication‘s which may help. You should contact your primary care doctor or a psychologist for an evaluation. Good luck.

Answered 4/7/2023

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You're certainly experiencing health anxiety issues. There is no SSRI that treats all such issues. If you're not being treated by a psychiatrist, consult one. If you are seeing one, notify him/her if your anxiety isn't being helped.

Answered 4/9/2023

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yes- anxiety. do not change dosage and frequency of taking meds by yourself. call the prescriber and expli situation and the follow directions.

Answered 4/9/2023

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Dr. James Schlichting answered

Specializes in Medical Psychotherapy

A psychotherapist that has a good medical background is often helpful with the problems you are experiencing. Psychiatrists don't always offer psychotherapy. If you work with one, and they are mainly prescribing your medications, ask about the possibility of working with that doc in therapy, or seeing someone he/she recommends. CBT is a good type of therapy for what you are describing

Answered 4/9/2023

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