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Bone pain and pin and needles, is it from anxiety?

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Anxiety and Pain: Anxiety and pain have a complex relationship. Pain can cause anxiety and anxiety can accentuate pain. Depression however can produce anxiety and pain. One reason why they run commercials with the statement " depression hurts".

Answered 11/27/2017

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Dr. Ki-Hon Lin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: Anxiety can certainly be associated with bodily pain - however, if your pain is localized to a specific extremity, there may be a pinched nerve involved. Evaluation with a physician can help to nail down a diagnosis.

Answered 10/4/2016

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