Rodric often gets headaches or stiffness at the back of his neck.He is convinced that this means that he has spinal meningitis or a brain tumour.He has seen several different doctors who assured him there is nothing wrong with him.His current neurologist says that although his symptoms don't sound severe enough to warrant a migraine diagnosis,he may be having mild migraines.Rodric is so concerned that he is dying that he has started staying home from work and calling family and friends at strange hours to come and take him to the hospital.Rodric may have

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Rodric's persistent fear of having a serious illness despite medical reassurance suggests illness anxiety disorder (previously known as hypochondriasis). His symptoms may be milder versions of a migraine, but his excessive worry and behavior suggests that there may be an underlying psychological cause for his symptoms. He may benefit from cognitive-behavioral therapy to address his health anxiety.

Rodric Often Gets Headaches or Stiffness at the Back of His