A member asked:

Can an anxiety disorder cause weakness in left hand pinky/ring fingers? i have had health anxiety for als, my gp says no, but i have not see a neuro.

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Health anxiety: Anxiety can cause all kinds of symptoms, less often one-sided. There can be muscle weakness, plus numbness and tingling in extremities. You could also possibly have a neck issue impinging on nerves that lead to your hand; a neurology consult could help. Being generally very anxious about your health could also merit seeing a psychologist for assistance managing this. Good therapies are available.

Answered 9/12/2018

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