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Posted 8/15/2016 5:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Everyone,

I am a 28 year old fairly healthy male. I do have some anxiety and stress problems, mainly from work and some from my personal life. I've experienced a lot of weird things that I believe have been led on by stress, such as random hives to a 2 month long headache, 1-2 months of nausea etc.

Recently I've been noticing a stomach pain on the upper abdomen area. Its been there for about 2 weeks. I've gone in a got some blood tests done and everything looks ok. I am eating fine, normal stool etc. Everything is my life seems normal except for that stomach pain. What do you guys think? Can stress and anxiety really bring on a 2 week long stomach pain? Thanks
Posted 8/15/2016 8:18 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Welcome to the forum but sorry to hear of your current symptoms.

It is good news that your blood results came back fine as it would of picked it up if something was wrong so yes anxiety/stress could be causing these symptoms.

Have a look at our resources for some useful links to self help on the web and do all you can to reduce your anxiety/stress levels and you should see an improvement in your other symptoms.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 8/15/2016 11:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome, did the doctor check your stomach? Blood tests will not show an ulcer, or something else like it. You should talk to your doctor first and get more info on your stomach before jumping to the conclusion that it is anxiety.
Posted 8/15/2016 3:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hi, thank you for the replies. My doctor just used his hands to feel around and the stethoscope to listen in. He said everything feels and sounds normal. I didn't get any scans. I am really hoping it will just go away. :/
Posted 8/15/2016 5:25 PM (GMT 0)
Hi and welcome!

I too had prolonged stomach issues when my anxiety was at its highest point. It would come and go, and be worse after eating.

As Hibee mentioned, managing stress with the self help material available in the Resources should help.

Adopting a GERD diet could bring relief as well. (small/frequent meals of mild food/drink)

If you are still suffering after making these lifestyle adjustments...then checking back with your doctor for more extensive tests may be in order...but hopefully this will be unnecessary.

Post with us anytime for anxiety support.

Scaredy Cat
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