Again a Physical Symptom question

[jr978]

Hi, about a year ago I had a major stressor in my life. I started at that time having severe muscle tension all over, and charlie horse cramps with burning all the time! I went to my GP and he did some basic neuro and blood test, all fine. I have a psychiatrist prescribing me wellbutrin and recently I got a rx for klonopin. I guess I could say that I have had some relief maybe 75% better. I still have a low level of muscle tension and aches. When I first had the symptoms about a year ago, I went on line and found info on MS and the like...and the symptoms got worse, and basically never had gone away completely. The only symptoms I don't get are muscle weakness and any vision problems. It is so amazing that all these symptoms can be anxiety related, it blows my mind. I can totally feel for people going through with this. It is not fun! My questions are: 1. Do you think there is any benefit to a clinical hypnotist? I know it sounds weird, but if it originates on a subconcious level then wouldn't a hypnotist help? I'm willing to try anything at this point. 2. I'm trying not to surf the net, but would MS or ALS present suddenly and persist for such a long time? Expecially since I came on all of a sudden during the stressfull time? I just wonder should I go back to my md and insist on going to a neurologist? 3.  Would you agree that these symptoms are related to anxiety and exactly what medications would you prescribed.  4. Why all of a sudden are we starting to hear about "physical symptoms of depression"??  Sorry for so many questions but thanks for your help

[Roger Gould, M.D.]

I think your experience with klonopin tells the story. It defines the problem as anxiety, and a hypnotist may help, some short term therapy might help, some yoga/meditation that takes your mind off of your body...these all might help, as well as an increase in klonopin if you are taking a small dose. I would not pursue ms or als....no real reason unless your gp has information that you or i do not have.

[stevesteve]

No ALS would of crippled you by now.

MS is a possibility. If wellbutrin took 75% of the problem away, I would suggest upping your dose.

Go see a nuero for peace of mind.

[ABCMomof3]

I think you are going to be just fine. I would trust your dr. more and trust the dr. here as well because they are trained for YEARS and they devote their lives to health and wellness and finding answers and cures for people. Talk to your dr again, put your trust in the answers you recieve and see what happens and have confidence.  

Take care, be well.
xx

[jr978]

Thanks for all of your responses.  I just hope it goes away!  I getting tired of having these physical pains.

[makina]

Hi

i have been suffering form my physical sysmptoms.  have had several mris,emg and other neurologic test all normal.  i wounder about the effect of anxity too.  i have an appt for a therapist for medical hypnosis.  i hope it helps.  i take yoga. that helps too.  

online is horrile.  even though it can help but it an really put a damper on life cause you put one sysmptom and all life threatning stuff comes up.  as fa as ms goes.  my little sis 21 yrs old just diagnosed of ms.  she was diagnosed immediately.  so i think i can be diagnosed quicklly if really there.  but i get a lot of my stregnth from her.  she works, goes to school.  takes these injection every week.  but she is resiliant.  hr attitude is unbelieveble.  i aske her about it and she says nothing will happen "i have faith".

[caregiver222]

I recommend shiatsu massage from a reputable practicioner, plus sauna. The massage where the girls walk on your back is very helpful. There are several medical doctors, properly certified graduates of American Medical Schools, mostly Korean, who offer this therapy in conjunction with traditional medicine.