A member asked:

Bad anxiety!i hve had constant arm & leg ach had bloods& heart chekd all ok..the more i worry the wors it gets could my anxiety/dep b causing my pain?

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Dr. Patricia Harkins answered

Specializes in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics

Maybe: Anxiety can make you more sensitive to pain. It may not be the root cause, but it can make things worse.

Answered 9/1/2013

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Anxiety: Anxiety disorder is a major cause of the kind of symptoms you describe. You should discuss with your doctor and follow through working with the dr.

Answered 8/17/2013

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