When you had your physical 6 months ago, did you discuss all these symptoms with your doctor at that time? Did you tell him/her about all the disorders you are fearing?
When you asked about a timeline for these diseases, we're you asking about the HA, IBS and GERD or the ALS, MND and MS?
While I believe it's more than likely your symptoms are related to anxiety, as you say, we are not doctors on this forum and therefore I can not say, with any real certainty, that that is all that is going on with you. I know that isn't the comfort you were looking for, but you need a doctor, not me, to completely reassure you.
I understand that insurance is a problem, many of us are in the same leaky canoe, but you may be able to work out a payment plan with your doctors office.
If you could answer my questions, we could get a clearer picture of where you are. Your age would help as well.
I will look for your reply and meanwhile, try to relax. Hard I know, but this is probably nothing to worry about.
Peace
Greenlydia
The symptoms you sight here sound like classic anxiety which NO doctor should just 'dismiss'. HA, IBS,GERD, can all be attributed to anxiety disorder and if it's properly treated they may subside or disappear entirely.
There are different types of anxiety and different ways to treat it. It's hard to treat anything but the simple anxiety everyone gets on your own.
How old are you? Have you ever seen a neurologist?
There should be help available even w/o health insurance, but I understand how hard that is.
Some people suffer 'anxiety attacks or panic attacks' and get over them in time, some people have chronic anxiety that never subsides. Your personal circumstanctes can help or hurt the course of your treatment. There is no real 'timeline' for treatment because it effects everyone differently and for different reasons. That is why it is important to get help and stick with it.
Good luck..Let us know how you are doing.