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sophie25973
sophie25973

Hey guys iv bin on citalopram for 5 weeks now for anxiety.the anxiety is much better but im experiencing all sorts of aches and pains such as my breast hurting, back ache, headaches also dizziness.  So im then worrying my self because im keep thinking im really ill and that im going to die. 

Im in 20mg are these aches n pains right....? Do I need a higher dose? Any correct advice would b wonderful and helpful. 

Thanks x

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  • pat97152
    pat97152 sophie25973

    Posted

    Don't worry Sophie it's just the tablets ..as your anxiety is better ride it out ..you Will be fine ..side effects are normal ..they will go !..try not to go higher if you can help it 
  • Kay77558
    Kay77558 sophie25973

    Posted

    Hi, don't get yourself in a panic, it was breast pain that got me in this state in the first place, thinking I was dying and then it escalated into full blown health anxiety. I'm on 20mg too, about 6 weeks in and last night I again had aches and pains shooting through my breast. I have a party to host this weekend and I've noticed a pattern of when I'm a little bit worried or stressed about something then pain seems to show up but its a vicious cycle when we suffer like we do. I've come not to worry about it anymore. Try not to over think about it too much, I've had breast pain for about 8months (Defo the anxiety doing it) and I'm still alive and kicking 😃
    • sophie25973
      sophie25973 Kay77558

      Posted

      Thankyou kay it means alot. Its horrible thinkinh u r going to die isnt it? Like I say iv had regular blood/urine test done they habe come back clear but im still worrying about my breast as it just seems to be one hurting.

      I keep thinkinh I can feel a blown up vien or something in my breast also now and agaim it feelw like my nipple goes numb.iv bin to my doctor he says theres nothing wrong but im still worried.

      My ribs or lungs seem to b hurting too.hopefully this is just the tablets working. X

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