I am sorry for taking up space on this site. I know my fears are out of whack and I need to trust my GP and Neuro. The reason I came to get feedback here is because you all are the closest to the disease, and understand how it comes about.

I am a hypochondriac, and have been diagnosed with hypochondriasis along with BFS. I am just extremely nervous about my upcoming EMG, next Thursday.

The thing that is bothering me the most is not my muscle twitching, but the weakness I am experiencing in my hand and arm. My GP and Neuro can detect no clinical weakness, but I can feel a difference. I know there is a difference between clinical weakness and perceived weakness. It has been two months since all of my symptoms appeared...wouldn't I see some more progression by this point? I can still lift heavy things, type on the computer, lift weights...etc. It is just the fact that when I do all of those things, my right arm feels like it is having a tougher time.After being to the doctor (many times) and the neuro once, I have been told I do not have any clinical signs of weakness. I am just super afraid that when I get my EMG, something is going to show up that both have missed. What is the probability of that?

Let me go on to say, that I am sorry for frustrating many of you, but do appreciate all the feedback I have been given. Hopefully, after next Thursday, I can put all my fears to rest. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart...and any additional responses would be greatly appreciated!!!

Sincere Thanks,

Tony

Sorry for asking again...just me being scared...what does everyone think, besides the obvious fact I have health anxiety issues?

Sincere Thanks,

Tony

Any input anyone? I am having a terrible day...with anxiety going through the roof!

I guess no one has anymore input. Wish me luck with my EMG next Thursday. I hope it turns out clean.

Sorry to bother everyone...I do appreciate all that has been said.

Sorry I am so scared.

Thanks from the bottom of my heart,

Tony

Hi, arrigoar.

I'm sorry that you're so upset and scared about this. Fear and anxiety are difficult to deal with! I'm glad that you're taking measures to deal with those through this time.

I'm sorry you feel badly that you've not received a recent response. It had just been under six hours from your first post of today until your last.

Members of this forum can be quite limited as well as having appts, or might simply not be at their computers. It can sometimes take time to gain a response. Also, members might have a higher priority in another thread or something going on in their life for the moment.

Aside from that, though, this is a small forum and when reading back on the thread, it appears that most to all of the members here have responded to your concerns with their thoughts and well wishes. They may be waiting for you to post the test results, or dealing with the issues that are facing them today, as well.

I hope to hear good results when you get them back.

Talk with you then and take care!

KD