Is this anxiety?

[lucy266]

Ten years ago I woke up one day with neck, shoulder back and rib pain.  My stomach muscles also ached as a result.   My body feels stiff and awkward, even just sitting still is painful, never mind walking etc.  I feel on edge, jumpy, irritable and anxious.  These symptoms are 24/7, nothing gets rid of them and they never change. My doctors told me it is psychosomatic or anxiety, but I find it hard to believe that it could cause such consistent symptoms.  I have tried numerous antidepressants, the only one that was any help was sertraline, but it only took the edge off.  I'm going to try a higher dose to see if that makes a difference but I've got a feeling it won't.  This problem has ruined my life, if anyone could give me some advice I'd be very grateful.  By the way, I did have some mild anxiety prior to this happening, but it was not taking over my life and I didn't have any of these aches and pains.  The doctors took some blood tests, and I was examined at the hospital, but they found nothing.  I have tried seeing a chiropractor, osteopath and acupuncturist and it made no difference.

[lucy266]

Thanks for the reply, that's sensible advice.  I was on 100 mg sertraline for about 6 months, but had to come off duet  to having my second child.  It's the only medication that's ever made a difference, so I think I might try going on it again but at a higher dose.  I'm going to try and get referred to see a psychologist as well.  I'd love to hear from anyone who's going through a similar situation to me, anyone?

[daffysoundz]

Hey sorry that your going through this. It sounds like anxiety to me. I know it's hard to believe but trust me we have all gone through that plus more. U say u were on medz, how long were u taking it, some medz two weeks to a month to start kicking in. If it's more then that then youll have to try something els. When I first started I took paxil, it did nothing for me but made my anxiety worst, so find the right drug for u, and also talk terapy is good also. It helps u to find out more about anxiety symptoms, and how to deal with them as they come, so u don't freak out to make it worst. Youll be find trust me. All the best

[lucy266]

Forgot to mention my head hurts and feels heavy constantly,I often get clicking noises when I turn it.  I feel dizzy all the time, especially when moving it feels like the ground is moving and I'm going to fall over.