Hi guys, I've really been struggling the last 9 months with illness that I just don't know if it is health anxiety or not. It started with flu like symptoms and genital anal rashes that sent me into an absolute spiral about HIV/herpes. Although being tested a lot I still believe I have herpes even though everything has come back negative. I've had really bad sensitivity to cold, joint aches, confusion, balance issues, constant rashes on face, genitals, anus, inability to control my panic/emotions, Fatigue, shooting muscle pains, constant sore throat and mouth ulcers. I've been through thinking I have Lupus, MS, and now I feel like I have chronic fatigue. I have just been in hell for 9 months, feeling ill, feeling possessed, feeling a million miles away. The constant pain from the rashes has caused me to self medicate with codeine which is a problem in itself, but it is the only thing that gives me an escape! I've been to A and E 3 times threatening suicide, I've been to the GUM clinic so many times they are bored of me. I've seen the doctor almost once a week for 9 months. I know I have severe obsession problems especially when things are going bad, but at the same time I really feel like something is wrong with me and that it is being overlooked because they are putting everything down to anxiety. I almost wish I was diagnosed with something so I could begin to accept living with it. I'm at the point of seriously considering suicide as the rash pain is unbearable, the depression and fatigue make it almost impossible to look after myself, especially as I'm hopeless now too, and feel like if these problems have been going on for 9 months then I could have them for life! I'm staying alive mainly because of not wanting to upset my dad, who has being trying to help in every way he can, but there is a point where I will have no choice I fear. Many thanks James
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JP , it is time you take different steps in healing yourself . I see so many patients with you description of symptoms . Start today . You need to take Vitamin D 5,000 ius , 200 mg of Magnesium Glycinate , and vitamin K2 once a day . Within a month you can feel the changes in getting better . Keep us updated on your progress
Really sorry to hear about your situation JP. You are not alone in going through something like this and I am sure you will get out the other side.
Some of the symptoms you describe could be anxiety related, but I haven’t heard of anxiety causing rashes.
Are you on medication for your anxiety? Maybe it is time to see your doctor and ask to try another strategy.
All the best,
Ed
Ed a vitamin D deficiency causes chaos to your body inside and out , including anxiety and yes rashes ,
I may add , a vitamin D deficiency can also cause swelling skin tags ,and brown spots along with itching ,and that just on the outside of your body ,
hi Vicky,
thanks for your message. ive ordered that stuff. a blood test did reveal i was on the low end of normal with my vitamin D levels so ive been taking supplements but only 2000 ius a day. ill up it and see if it helps.
hi Ed,
im in pregabilin 200mg a day and Escitalopram 20mg a day. i think they help slightly but they were so hard to get on in the first place im scared of changing or altering them!
Yes up it asap , facts are , most people suffering from anxiety /panic conditions are vitamin D deficiency . This being , vitamin D is actually a pro hormone that has a function in every part of your body , including brain functions , it is vital for our wellbeing …
It does take time to replenish your levels ,but dont give up , it will happen
omg i feel like that now. Im so worried its not even funny and i keep thinking the same thing only problem is i just got diagnose with herpes and now i feel like i have the disease that cant be cured because i have swollen lymph nodes and sore throat. Its making me depressed more then anything and i have nobody to talk too
How long have you been on that combination?
If you feel so bad now and you’ve been on it a while, it sounds like it is not the medication for you. Changing medication is always tricky but might be worth it in the long run. There are a lot of options
Ed