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Muscle aches worse

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linzi00401
linzi00401

A few days ago I posted to see if anyone else was struggling with muscle/joint pain caused by sertraline. Well today the pain has been so bad I've spent it in bed dosed up on painkillers. Having to take a combo of ibuprofen and paracetamol and still in agony. It's mainly my shoulders but my thighs also feel like I've climbed a mountain. I'm so sick of being in constant pain. I'm really hoping it is a side effect otherwise I'm starting to think I have something else wrong with me such as arthritis or fibromyalgia! Any advice would be appreciated x

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  • Lynn1994
    Lynn1994 linzi00401

    Posted

    Are you sure this was caused by sertaline? That's a strange side effect.

    • linzi00401
      linzi00401 Lynn1994

      Posted

      No I'm not sure it is the setraline but only had this problem since I have been on it. I have docs app on Tuesday so hopefully will get sorted then. Muscle pain is listed as a side effect but not sure if it can be this bad!

  • gymmynzl
    gymmynzl linzi00401

    Posted

    You Dr and do some basic blood tests for both of these, and it would give you some peice mind wink anexity will make you more tense as well, but you should ask your Dr if it's normal.

    • linzi00401
      linzi00401 gymmynzl

      Posted

      I have app with doc on Tuesday. Don't think it is caused by the anxiety as I feel much better in that regard

    • gymmynzl
      gymmynzl linzi00401

      Posted

      Glad your anxeiety is much better but pain is no fun at all sad
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