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Extreme muscle tightness

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shadow1975
shadow1975

Hello,

Does anyone have extreme muscle tightness, stiffness, all over especially in legs and abdomen. I have had anxiety most of my life but this is new and has been going on now for a few months. Only thing that relaxes me is to lay down.

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  • michelle1015
    michelle1015 shadow1975

    Posted

    Yes def neck tightness, almost a sore feeling....

    Does your bp rise when you have a panic attack?

  • gill21655
    gill21655 shadow1975

    Posted

    I did do, but i found that guided progressive muscle relaxation sorted this problem out. 

    And i continue to do it 10mins morning and night... while i am in bed it is so easy to do and is so effective.... It eases all the muscle symptoms and calms the mind too.

    Give it a try you have nothing to lose but plenty to gain 

    good luck 

  • sandra01720
    sandra01720 shadow1975

    Posted

    I suffer from anxiety for many years. The past few years I have many muscle aches and tension/ tightness. Deep muscle massage helps greatly. Also, when you are sitting in a chair, intentionally relax all muscle sets. I do have a thyroid problem. Umderactive thyroid can cause muscle aching.
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 shadow1975

    Posted

    Magnessium flake foot soaks might be good. It absorbs and relaxes muscles. Ask your gp if this is ok to do, easy to buy.
  • borderriever
    borderriever shadow1975

    Posted

    I suffer various problems like above although different and they are a symptom of my Chronic Disability

    If you have not seen your GP regarding this go and have words.

    If it is just your Anxiety discuss a treatment Plan to help you move on.

    BOB

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