Anxiety causing constant physical pain
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hi guys,
my anxiety has been through the roof the past few weeks. im getting really bad joint pain, my hands, elbows, shoulder blades you name it, cheat pain the lot. its really scary thinking anxiety can do this much damage. i was scared I had developed a chronic disease. can anyone else relate to this? my doctor is also putting it down to anxiety but my mind is fixated on a disease that is causing all this discomfort.
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vami jordan1209
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how long has this been going on
emma69339 jordan1209
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hiya this so sounds like me just lately 😦 everyday ive been suffering from aches chest pains feeling scared i suffer from health anxiety and im currently seeing an intense face to face counsillor after having telephone cbt
have you asked your doctor for blood tests etc
anxiety is a cow! thoughts with you
kelly55079 jordan1209
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YES I believe it!!! My husband has been having clogged ears with discomfort since June.. He has been to easily 5 doctors for this--- The doctors don't see anything major. He is very anxious and I explained to him that stress/anxiety does odd things to our bodies. He won't take anything for his anxiety or see a therapist. Right now, he is spending 300 bucks on cleaning our air ducts in the house hoping that it solves the problem with his ears. As we get older, aches/pains do happen-- hence the cooler weather has all the older people going to warm climates for their joints and bones. Try to relax-- go swimming for the pain, it really makes a difference. And eat well--I believe sugar also causes many problems... Best of luck.
jordan1209 kelly55079
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Eating is something im struggling to do at the minute. your husband isnt alone, I suffer from ringing in the ears and that plugged up feeling when my anxiety levels are at a peak. Im 25 years old and anxiety symptoms dont discriminate unlike a lot of age related diseases out there. its crazy how our body's react to stressful situations
lady39 jordan1209
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Ringing ear sounds like blood pressure issues. How much is your daily Na intake?
clarissa42245 jordan1209
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I can totally relate to you
jordan1209
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thanks for the replies people. appreciate it. As far as requesting blood tests, my GP is certain that it is all down to anxiety. its just scary, funnily enough. ive suddenly stopped my antidepressants and I know the withdrawal symptoms can be brutal. I know in my head that im probably fine but health anxiety just toys with your thoughts. im 25 years old and relatively healthy but my body and mind is currently against me at the minute.
clarissa42245 jordan1209
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same here
Guest jordan1209
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Hi Jordan
All of your symptoms could be side effects of your meds or most likely withdrawal symptoms from your meds which you said you suddenly stopped taking. This could take weeks or months to level out (depending on how long you were taking them and the dosage). If your symptoms started after you stopped taking your meds it may be worth reinstating a lower dose and then gradually reducing.
Also, one of the side effects of antidepressants is tinnitus.
james23172 jordan1209
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hello.I get this as well.pains everywhere all the time every day.my doctor says the same thing.but it does not help me knowing that.you would think it would but nope.I have the ringing in ears to mine is horrible.wakes me up hard to not think about it.then somewhere in the back of my mind there is that..thought that it means something is wrong with me...then there is the stomach pain.then the back pain.the strange headaches...then comes the panic feelings which are completely different that the thing above.the tingling face arms cheats legs.burning feeling in whole body.tremors the list goes on and on I could just keep going.but I'm not going to.
I have no idea what to do.I have tried everything.
Amz87 james23172
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I feel exactly like this. As well as my body feels really tired and heavy, but my mind wont shut off for good sleep.
james23172 Amz87
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I wish no one had to feel this way it is horrible.
pat81257 jordan1209
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Wow James I can relate to you and your symptoms and just about everyone else here who has written in and yes, I think maybe it is stress and anxiety. I also put mine down to uncomfortable high BP and the amount of medication that I take which doesn't seem to work. I cannot get off these toxic chemicals.
As I write this my whole body tingles from head to toe and it's horrible. I have an under active thyroid, our thyroid controls the whole body maybe that could be my problem. I have regular yearly blood tests.
I try to do everything that is right for me for example eat a good diet, no process foods, no vices, walk daily. I have a very good marriage no money worries.
My gp sent me to a psychiatrist/psychologist, he doesn't know either.
These days listening to the world news is enough to get anyone down; so I don't bother.
And so it goes on , What do you think?
james23172 pat81257
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I think the anxiety part is up to us to deal with for me anyway.I can done what control it.or at least I like to think that.but for what cause the anxiety.the pain and sensations that cause it.I have no idea.I have no problems as well they say it has nothing to do with the panic.but I think that's bull to.I can go to the doctor and when they take my bp and its a lille high I tell them not to tell me.but they do they I go on panic mode and it goes high like real high.stroke high.and I know that's not good so my thinking is panic is going to kill me.which it will if I don't get it under control.sorry for such long post.
jordan1209 pat81257
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my body is in overdrive as I write this too.! pains in random places.
James mate, youre not alone, i visit my GP on a fortnightly basis because of new symptoms. i believe what my GP says for about 24hours, then I start questioning myself on whether he has missed something and then the vicious cycle starts again. I used to blame myself for visiting my GP because our NHS is on its knees but anxiety/health anxiety is a mental disease which can affect anyone. im glad i can relate buddy. stay strong(although i know its easier said than done!!)
lady39 pat81257
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Hi, I have thyroid issues as well. Did you get checked for Hashimoto? I write everyone here get checked for Mg, Se, Fe, B12 vitamins. Especially for people with thyroid issues Se and Mg are the major reasons why you get depressed. Selenium and Magnesium are required by your body neurons etc. Just search for it online. You will find important scientifically backed research for thyroid on the lack of minerals.