lumbar spine

[Amesdale04]

- l have been diagnosed with extensive gear changes throughout the lumbar spine with disc space narrowing and facet joint changes. there is mild bilateral sacroiliac joint osteoarthritis. At L2-3 there is a paracentral disc protrusion and severe neuroforaminal stenosis. This is causing me abdominal sensations and anxiety. Is there any reason I should get anxiety from this

[tollek]

In my own situation, I get a non-specific, no-cause anxiety from my numerous spine issues. I say no-cause because there is no conscious, conspicuous emotional reason for it. I also think it’s spine related because it waxes and wains with how my spine is acting, ie. inflammation. I’m guessing this is one of the many chemical changes chronic pain makes to the brain.