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Tension and anxity

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sarah87559
sarah87559

Does anybody else suffer with really bad tension in there neck, shoulders, and back , I've been having some problems with phlem in the back of my throat and keep clearing my throat so could be connected also on sertraline

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  • lucy35376
    lucy35376 sarah87559

    Posted

    Hi Sarah. Yes I get major tension in my neck and back. Extremely uncomfortable and hard to get rid of. I try and sleep with a pillow under my neck for support at night and dry some deep breathing and eventually it clears but can always feel it there in the background ready to reappear. It's all to do with stress and anxiety. Try some relaxation techniques as frequently as you can, it should help a little x
  • amanda1827h
    amanda1827h sarah87559

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    Hi Sarah! I can relate to your problem! As I have suffered for years with chronic anxiety! I have reflexology and aromatherapy! I am also a carer for my disabled hubby! He's got osteoarthritis of the spine hips and knee's also deaf and severely sighted! So anxiety levels are not good! I am on beta blockers propranalol. Have a good weekend. Regards Amanda
  • pam_87693
    pam_87693 sarah87559

    Posted

    Hi I have tension caused by an autoimmune disease but having read the notes about the drug your on it seems more drying and would be contra indicated for me as my disease causes a very dry mouth. I of course don't know your age or why you are taking this, I wonder if the mucous you describe could be post nasal drip possibly because you have sinusitis or hay fever. I would see your GP to discuss these possibilities.
  • stephaney28634
    stephaney28634 sarah87559

    Posted

    Hi Sarah, I am in serline for my depression, I don't get these symtoms, been in them for a while now.  I suggest you seek advice from your gp
  • lynda70899
    lynda70899 sarah87559

    Posted

    Sarah

    i had the same symptom with the phlegm in the back of my throat.  It is a lot better now.  Never had it before so I am sure it is related to the meds.  Others have posted with this problem.

    lynda

  • hayley29uk
    hayley29uk sarah87559

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    My neck and back is stiff as a board when my anxiety is bad the joints in my hands and elbows also ache really badly. If im having severe anxiety i get bad pins and needles in my face and hands and i get bad skin rashes that i never got before i started suffering with anxiety. Ive always had bad psyical symptoms with mine sad
    • amanda1827h
      amanda1827h hayley29uk

      Posted

      Hi Hayley! I too suffer with stiff joints as well as awful anxiety! Plus I am 13 weeks post op having had my right hip replacement! I am always so tense all the time! I am also my Hubby's full time carer as he's not well with osteoarthritis of hips and knee's and also he's severely sighted and deaf! I find that reflexology helps me when I feel low. Even aromatherapy is wonderful! Regards Amanda
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