Some of you know that I experience anxiety related to my health that sometimes causes physical symptoms. I do not take medication for it.

I’m having a bout of this anxiety now for no particular reason. I’ve been experiencing things like fatigue, numb sensations in my scalp/lips/tongue/fingers, ocassional mild headaches, other odd bodily sensations, etc. None of these are things I’ve never experienced, but it’s been awhile. I’ve also been having trouble staying asleep, which probably explains the fatigue.

I scheduled a physical for next Friday and I plan to talk to my doctor about the anxiety, but I don’t want him to automatically brush off my symptoms as being caused by the anxiety without considering anything physical. My husband and I plan on trying to conceive soon and I want to make sure I’m healthy beforehand.

If I ask my physician to do a complete blood count to ease my mind, is it likely he’ll do it and insurance will cover it? I know none of you know the answer and I’ll just have to ask, but I’m wondering if asking for a CBC during an annual exam is a pretty normal request that is usually granted or if I’m going to likely have to fight for it.

I’m also going to see if my insurance will cover a little therapy. My anxiety isn’t debilitating and I’m not experiencing depression. My quality of life is good even with anxiety, so I dont want to be on meds, especially considering my plan to become pregnant. I think talking to someone might help.

Any advice is appreciated.

Topics: health, medicine, illness, doctors, anxiety, stress