Somatization disorder is a mental disorder was recognized in the DSM-IV-TR classification system, but in the latest version DSM-5, it was combined with undifferentiated somatoform disorder to become somatic symptom disorder, a diagnosis which no longer requires a specific number of somatic symptoms. Conversion disorder: A somatic symptom disorder involving the actual loss of bodily function such as blindness, paralysis, and numbness due to excessive anxiety. 2  Illness anxiety disorder: A somatic symptom disorder involving persistent and excessive worry about developing a serious illness.
No the sore throat is obviously caused by the cpap. Without wearing the mask I never get sore throats but when I put it on I almost always get them. I saw my primary care doctor three days ago and I have no infections, sinus problems allergies, etc. The cpap is unquestionably the cause of my sore throats.
I've been on a CPAP since January, 2012. The pressure has been upped from 7 to 8 and I've changed masks a couple times. I now have one that covers just my nose. For the past few weeks, I've had bad facial swelling when I wake up in the mornings. It's becoming a great concern because my eyes were almost swollen shut, a couple days ago. Now, I'm not only seeing swelling in my face but in my neck and stomach as well. I was told, by my PCP, that the facial swelling has to do with my mask and possibly the CPAP settings. I have an appointment with my pulmonary doctor, in two weeks. Has anyone else had facial, or other, swelling that is contributed to Sleep Apnea?