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Stomach cramps? Could this be anxiety?

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Philly89
Philly89

So I've had mannnnny diff physical symptoms from anxiety, ones I would never think anxiety could cause. But I'm having stomach issues for about a month now and I can't fig out if it's something like acid reflux or maybe it's just another new anxiety symptom? Heres what I have...

-Crampy stomach pain (comes and goes) - all over but mostly in upper stomach

-Dull pain below sternum (comes and goes)

The reason I'm wondering if it's NOT acid reflux, and is maybe anxiety, is bc I don't have any heartburn, like no burny throat feeling at all, that I would usually get with acid reflux. It also seems to come and go no matter what I eat. The past month I've been eating super healthy and bland, and it's been better but still isn't 100% back to normal. I also have totally regular bowel movements, etc, so it's not gas or anything like that.

Has anyone else experienced this kind of stomach issue from anxiety?

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  • paige_77181
    paige_77181 Philly89

    Posted

    Yes! While it would be helpful to get it cleared by your doctor, this sounds a lot like anxiety. I spent 3-5 weeks in pain over this, sometimes it’s overproduction of acid that causes it, and sometimes it can just be muscular responses to the anxiety itself. The solution that worked for me was reading more, eating well (it sounds like you’re already there), and lying down any chance you can get during the painful parts. Also identifying when you have stress during these episodes, and considering what could have triggered this. While lying down, focus on doing things (like reading, making grocery lists, planning what you’re doing for the next week). 
    • Philly89
      Philly89 paige_77181

      Posted

      Hmm interesting! So you had the same kind of stomach cramps, etc that I described?
    • paige_77181
      paige_77181 Philly89

      Posted

      Very similar, and while I’ve had acid reflux in the past, this was never present during any of this! Also, if you have a heating pad, that would help too. 
  • Anxiousdove
    Anxiousdove Philly89

    Posted

    Philly,

    What are your other physical symptoms. I have whole body pains..daily. do you have them?

    • Philly89
      Philly89 Anxiousdove

      Posted

      Well other anxiety caused pains I've had are mostly chest pains, bad muscle tension in my neck/head, whole body itchiness, headaches, dizziness... just to name a few lol

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