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Posted 1/11/2011 7:39 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone my name is atom I'm 22, I've suffered from generalized anxiety disorder for about 3 years now.. It comes and goes but recently i've been getting underarm/shoulder pain in my right arm and upper back pain. I seem to keep pressing on it and obsessing about it all throughout the day and its really getting to me.Actually a couple of days ago it started and 2 days later the pain started to subside and it was getting better with doing some yoga exercises but its come back..i think its because I'm stressing out to much from it and it just doesn't want to go away.. I'm also dude to head out on tour in march with my band and I'm really second guessing myself if i can even do it...This is my first time posting on one of these sites so i would greatly appreciate your feedback :) thank you all and god bless
Posted 1/11/2011 7:45 PM (GMT 0)
Hey Atom, I can totally relate with strange body sensations, i myself dont get any pain with my anxiety its all tingling and such!!! From what i know and from what your describing it could be due to you tensing up caused by your anxiety, i used ot tense a lot mostly my jaw and have chronic facial pain years ago, heat really helps so try having a nice warm bath when it happens and see if it releases any of the pain and tension?? Or possibly go for a massage explain to the massage therapist where your sore and your disorder, they may be able to help relieve some anxiety and tension :)

Kitty
Posted 1/11/2011 7:49 PM (GMT 0)
Hey kitty :) Yeah i think its just muscle tension but it gets pretty painful, Its just really hard to convince myself otherwise. I really appreciate your reply.
Posted 1/11/2011 7:52 PM (GMT 0)
No worries Atom but try what i suggested nice warm baths maybe some heat pack or hot towels on the area :=) Try some mild anti inflammatories (if you can take them) obviously ask your Doctor about anti inflammatories before taking them if your on meds atm!! It could be your lying awkward at night also causing muscles to tense :) x
Posted 1/11/2011 7:56 PM (GMT 0)
Atom,

Hello and welcome to HealingWell.  We are so glad to meet you !

I am sorry you are having pain,  especially pain you can't pinpoint to a specific cause! I know it can be scary and frustrating. Because your symptoms are so broad  it really could be a multitude of problems/issues. Some of these issues are not so hard to fix and others, maybe more serious or difficult. It's just hard to say with the symptoms you describe. It could be as simple to explain as your line of work, over-use of your wrists/hands, poor posture, or a muscles or nerve issue.  My feeling is anything that continues or worsens over time needs to be checked out by a doctor, someone who can help you find a proper diagnosis so you can get the treatment that will help you. Otherwise you risk the problem worsening, etc.

If you can afford to please see your primary doctor for help figure this out. Hope you feel better soon.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 1/11/2011 7:58 PM (GMT 0)
You know Kitty i think your right because i have been laying on it a couple of nights and thats could bee the problem..But yeah it does get inflamed when i get stressed out. Thank you again and i'll try to keep my head up about this.
Posted 1/11/2011 8:02 PM (GMT 0)
Kitt is right though seking medical advice from your Dr is the best bet, but trying some non invasive cures could help take the edge off until you can get an appointment with your PD (i keep wanting to type GP cause i'm from UK)

also as a footnote i now realise just lucky i really am to have free health services in the UK I didnt realise how difficult it can be to get/afford meds/treatment in the states or anywhere else for that matter I WILL NEVER COMPLAIN about THE NHS again lol :=D xx
Posted 1/12/2011 1:56 AM (GMT 0)
Im actually feeling this tightness right now. I had pain in my lower back yesterday. And cleching my jaw when i first started anxiety caused pain there too so its probably just a mixture of stress and sleeping weirdly. Welcome to the community
Posted 1/13/2011 12:25 AM (GMT 0)
I get upper back pain and shoulder pain with my anxiety. I actually do get pains with my anxiety. It can be anywhere. Especially muscle pain! But yes its best to consult with your doctor! I get aches and pains that come and go and they really scare me!

Good luck!!
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