Dear Soph33~
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I've had an anxiety condition for a long time and it has had many physical effects from headaches to chest pain. However the only swelling I can put down to anxiety is either eating becuse it feels good, or else the side effect of some medications. Both make me put on weight . Never just straight swelling.
Now I know everyone is different and anxiety comes out in different ways, however before putting something down to a mental health condition I think it would be only sensible to rule out all straight physical possibilities first. I had to do this by being scanned and monitored for headaches and chest pain for instance.
Do you think it might be worth discussing this with a doctor before gong any further? At least negative tests can stop one worrying about physical causes and give more attention to your anxiety treatment.
What do you think?
Croix
