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Posted 1/4/2015 1:19 PM (GMT 0)
I've had all sorts of anxiety symptoms recently but I've started getting bad pains in my lower back, mostly on the right hand side, and not sure wether to be worried about it or just shrug it off as anxiety like everything else...

Also had a really bad stomach the past few days, constantly feeling sick and having to go to the toilet (TMI I know lol). Wondering if this is anxiety related too..

Hoping these symptoms disappear soon as I've just started back on Citalopram and know I'll be getting all sorts of start up side effects from that!

Never a dull day in the anxiety world hey!
Posted 1/4/2015 1:42 PM (GMT 0)
CT,

When a new symtont starts, it's always scary. Do you chalk it up to anxiety or see a doctor? What if it's not anxiety? So many questions!! You got to do what makes you okay with it. I have upper back and neck pain as a result of anxiety. but I'm not quite sure about low back pain.

Hope you feel better soon.
Posted 1/4/2015 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
I normally put everything down to anxiety because it makes me worry about it less! It's only if it starts to affect me in the long term or more regular than usual I see a doctor about it. I suppose I'll have to do the same with the back pain! :)
Posted 1/4/2015 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
I would not blame it all on anxiety. I would have it checked by a doc first before jumping to conclusions. What is tricky is that people who suffer from anxiety tend to blame every symptom they have on anxiety but that's very risky in my opinion. It's best to get it checked first and if it's not a physical problem, then blame it on anxiety.
Posted 1/4/2015 3:21 PM (GMT 0)
BTW, back pain on one side is usually from bad posture and putting too much pressure on one side.
Posted 1/5/2015 3:45 AM (GMT 0)
CT,

Could be so many things...tension, or even IBS referred
pain...especially since you are noticing other related symptoms in relation to this.

Try some rest, cold or warm therapy, a NSAID if you can take them, and some light stretching when you start to feel relief.

If your pain persists, then you will know it's time to go in and be seen. But back pain/strain is pretty commom and can be treated most of the time at home.

S.C.
Posted 1/5/2015 4:00 AM (GMT 0)
Ct , I just mAde a post about my back pain , I have lower and upper and middle and I been to ER twice and I was ok , I been through anxiety for almost 3 years and yes the back pain is a new sx , to my anxiety but I still went to get check .... For a peace of mind .... Along with my body being hot ...
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