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Can anxiety cause fingers or hand to tingle? i've been diagnosed with anxiety, but fear als. i have no weakness or motion problem
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Anxiety & tingling: Yes, anxiety can cause your fingers or hands to tingle. Rapid, shallow breathing associated with anxiety can lead to these physical symptoms. With no weakness or motion problems, ALS is very unlikely. Work with your doctor to take good care of your overall health. Please also consider consulting with a psychologist and/or psychiatrist about anxiety symptoms -- effective help available!
Answered 1/12/2015
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Yes: People suffering from anxiety frequently hyperventilate. This causes the level of co2 in the blood to drop which makes the blood a little more basic (alkaline, non-acidic). Resultant tingling of the extremities is very common and is usually treated by breathing into a paper bag for a few minutes.
Answered 8/5/2013
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