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I have a terrible headache, back pain, and sore muscles all over my body.I am under stress due to work and study, I am also not able to concentrate,could it be stress related illnesses,What can I get to relieve the pain/


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144586 tn?1284666164
These types of problems (headache particuliarly) are usually self-limiting.

I can see no value in immediately rushing to a physician, who will only prescribe pills, unnecessary blood tests, and cost you money.

Dr. Hans Selye wrote the definitive book on the effects of stress on the human body four decades ago.

One of the very  best immediate treatments for stress and generalized muscle pain are sauna and massage. The best massage, I have found, is Korean, where they walk on your back. Deep massage is extremely relaxing. Look for a spa that has a program of several hours, which generally includes one or two types of sauna and two types of massage. Accupuncture is also helpful.

Taking a vacation and taking up yoga and meditation also helps.

I personally am an advocate of exercise, such as swimming or biking, or a work-out at a gym.

You might consider changing jobs to one that is less stressful and more satisfying, if that is practicable.

There is a chance you have a medical problem, so I would not discourage a general work-up, if you haven't had one in a few years, but non-traditional medicine is oftenh the best way to deal with these issues.
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649848 tn?1534633700
When you see your family doctor, you might want to ask him/her to run some blood tests to rule out certain medical issues, such as thyroid, adrenal issues, etc.
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Stress is a nasty monster; can cause our bodies to do all kinds of weird things.  Have you tried anything so far?

Secondly, like Cherie762 has suggested seeing your family physician would be the ideal thing to do especially if you have had this for a while.  I would make sure it is just stress and nothing else.

Keep us posted.
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599170 tn?1300973893
Lisha,  It sounds to me like a vicious circle, the stress or the pain which comes first, I think they are infact stress related. Some things that can help, nutrition is very important, try more protein, no caffeine and low sugars. Exercise for 1/2 hr to 40 min in am..Yoga is very good for stress.
dont forget to do things that used to bring you joy, music, crafts, whatever...all work and no fun leads to depression.
It would be a really good idea to see your general practioner to rule out any physical causes, and he/she may recommened some short term therapy to help you learn some coping techinques.

If you follow through and be your own best advocate, it will get better,
best wishes

Cherie762
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