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Is it possible to get stomach cramps with anxiety?

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rachel18350
rachel18350

I've had horrible stomach cramps and back pain the past few days, can anxiety cause this?

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  • Weeasy
    Weeasy rachel18350

    Posted

    Hey Rachel. I was diagnosed with anxiety just today and have had stomach cramps with it. Mine felt like period pains but weren't. It's all the stress and the way your body reacts to certain feelings xxx
    • rachel18350
      rachel18350 Weeasy

      Posted

      Oh really? I'm so sorry to hear that😞 yeah that's exactly how it feels!xxx
    • Weeasy
      Weeasy rachel18350

      Posted

      Yeah its not pleasant! However I have also been diagnosed with IBS in the past and I know this is a symptom of that as well so I don't know if my cramps are pure anxiety or if the anxiety has triggered ibs.. bodies are odd!
  • louise59509
    louise59509 rachel18350

    Posted

    Hi I have back pain and stomach cramps too just like period and ive also ibs and gealth aniexty so its all related and I totally understand ur feeling 
  • rstep04
    rstep04 rachel18350

    Posted

    Yes this is anxiety I have it for 4 weeks quite strong non stop stomach cramps along with dizziness and vision problems strong panic anxiety 24/7 just started a new AD so it's starting all over again not nice x
  • linda83143l
    linda83143l rachel18350

    Posted

    Yes but it can also be Irritable Bowel Syndrome.

    Best to check it out with your Dr xx

  • almasoprano
    almasoprano rachel18350

    Posted

    Hi Ladies I have been following your thread and if you need any help with your IBS symptoms or anxiety I'm happy to give you some information. As a nutritional therapist and anxiety coach I specialised in both of these health issues. 
    • rstep04
      rstep04 almasoprano

      Posted

      At the minute I'm 2 weeks in sertraline 50mg Im diagnosed with GADwith stomach cramps dizziness weak limbs horrible eye movements to the point now it's unbearable and I cannot cope leave the house clean basically do nothing feel physically ill and need help
  • Aspinan
    Aspinan rachel18350

    Posted

    Anxiety plays havoc with the digestive system as digestion slows right down so you can develop temporary stomach cramps and IBS etc, best to eat little and often and plenty fruit, veg and liquids to help ease the symptoms.

    If you get bad cramps Id suggest get checked out by GP to be safe. 

    Neil 

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