body pains

[Shuv007]

Hi please please can someone help me i have been having really bad pains in my shoulder s shoulder blades and in my back and round my ribs. The docotrs can't seem to tell me what it is just lack of sleep. But the pain still hasn't gone. I also get a lot of pain in my right hip and into the back of my leg and foot. i am taking pain killers everday but nothing is easing it. I have just recently starting suffering from anxiety attacks again and the doctor told me to take st johns wort so if any one has any answers on that it would be most grateful.

From a fed up mum who just can't sleep.

[Scarlett]

You should go and see a homeopath, and also try acupuncture.

[Shuv007]

Hi thanks for answering. what does a homeopath do

[gessoo]

As an anxiety sufferer I can assure you that this is quite common. I have suffered for years with pains such as you describe. I do have arthritis, but when I am tired and anxious the pain, is far, far worse and I also get muscle spasms and cramps. St Johns Wort might well help you, or you could try other relaxation techniques. I know how you must feel and really sympathise.

[gessoo]

Good article

http://www.health24.com/mind/Anxiety/1284-1295,29645.asp

[shaneystar]

I know how you feel.I suffer with arthritis and the pains in my shoulders ,back and hips are from this. Although a bit of a nervy person my stomach is affected by stress. I would ask your doctor for x rays to rule out any other possible causes other than anxiety.Try a hot relaxing bath before you go to bed and get someone to massage your back with a pain relieving gel.Try some drops of lavender oil on your pillow ..this will help to relax you and hopefully sleep better.
Above all try to get to the root cause of your anxiety.If you are not happy with what the doctor is doing for you seek another opinionThey are sometimes all to happy to fob us off with painkillers.
Good luck and I hope you feel better soon.

[Shuv007]

Hi thanks for all the replys. Anxiety is a major pain in the butt as I have two young children some days I find it really hard. Its the not sleeping its driving me nuts. t's like a phobia of sleep. I feel so tires at night but whe i do close my eyes i jump and wake up and feel like i can't breathe. Do you think it could be sleep apnea . i am really worried. I know this does not help.

Any answers kindly appreciated

[shaneystar]

You seem to have much on your mind.Very understandable with two young childen to worry about. Not being personal.. but do you have a partner to help and support you or are alone with these problems.I know what you mean..you jump awake in the middle of the night worrying about this ,that or the other.
It can sometimes help to write down your worries before you go to bed and say to yourself " I will deal with this in the morning".I don't know what to suggest.Hypnotherapy may help.
It may be worth a try.You sound to me as if you need some form of relaxation therapy.It is jolly hard I know but try to go with the flow.Life is so difficult these days.Just try to do your best by your children and try not to worry about trivia.Confide in your nearest and dearest and chin up!
I know I sound like a Dutch uncle but sometimes it's mind over matter.Do go to your doctor and don't be shy..tell him exactly how you feel.You could be suffering from something like ME and they can do something about it....you just need to be persistent.Once more good luck and I am sure you can overcome this.

[gessoo]

Just to second what Shaneystar has wisely told you. I also thought of ME, Post Viral Syndrome or one of the many similar conditions (I have been there!). Sleep disturbance is a recognised symptom. Believe me these can be treated and helped. You seriously need to go back to your doctor (or preferably seek a second opinion). Don't be fobbed off with pain killers. I was for several years before I changed my GP. I personally don't think you have sleep apnea.

Best wishes.

[Shuv007]

thank you for all your answers . they have been much help

[maxton]

Because you have anxiety problems and sleep difficuly doesn't mean that you cannot have a simple explanation for your pain.

You may have a simple spinal joint problem causing your pain. Ask your GP to refer you to the Physiotherapy service at your local hospital. They will examine you more thoroughly than your doctor can and will not fob you off with more tablets. When you get there ask your physio if you can see someone who has MACP membership. They are the physiotherapists who have specialist spinal training and skills. Also they will not treat you if they cannot do anything for you.

See the CSP website at http://www.csp.org.uk for more info on physiotherapy.

Good luck!

[gessoo]

Good point maxton. I probably wrongly assumed that the doctor had ruled out any physical problems. My current doctor would definitely refer someone with these symptoms to a suitable specialist, but not all doctors are as conscientious.

[Shuv007]

thanks again for the response i keep getting like a black dot in front of my eye and it is really aggrevating is it due to tiredness.

[gessoo]

May well be a 'floater' (look up on google). Most of us have them. If you look at the sky or an expanse of light colour they become more apparent. It is likely that in your anxious state at the moment you have noticed it and now you know it's there you will notice it all the time. However, mention it to your doctor and DONT WORRY!