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.
Many people label this problem as CPAP Dry Mouth, Dry Mouth with CPAP and Dry Throat from using CPAP. Bottom line - it is very uncomfortable. a) If you are using a CPAP Nasal Pillow or a CPAP Nasal Mask and your mouth or throat is drying out. It only means one thing â You are a mouth breather. The CPAP pressure is leaking out of your mouth and drying you out. b) You are not using CPAP heated humidifier properly. If you are dry, then you must use a Heated Humidifier designed for the CPAP and BIPAP. Raise the heat level of the heated humidifier.