Chronic illnesses
Inflammatory illnesses such as lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, and others such as Huntington’s, MS and seizure disorders can all present anxiety-type symptoms. So, it’s up to you and your specialist to pay attention to your body and work out what is the illness and what is not. Managing long term illness is difficult and worrying, so it’s also not unusual for patients to develop anxiety as a condition on top, but appropriate treatment, therapy and support can help you get back to an even keel.