Stomach ache

[Lynne75]

I've been suffering with anxiety attacks over a year now,as much as my propanolol help me get through the day,for over a week I've had a constant stomach ache.does anyone know if it could be linked to my anxiety problems,my body does feel all tense as much as I try not to stress to much about how I feel.

[Hidden]

Hi Lynne,

Yes stomach ache does sometimes come from anxiety because you are tense yur tummy muscles are tight to. Because of that we all seem to have digestive problems and get tummy aches.

I hope that helps you a little bit

Take care xxx

[Lynne75]

Thanks for your quick reply,it does come and go with the occasional lower back ache,which I've put down to feeling very tense,as much as I want to feel relaxed can't seem to find a way to achieve that,still waiting to start cbt hopefully when that starts il get tips on staying calm in all situation.

[Hidden]

Hi Lynne, I'm exactly the same. I've just taken up running and I feel great this morning, no tummy problems or back ache I also do a lot of walking. Try and drink plenty of fluid during the day, it does help. Hope this helps xx

[Lynne75]

Thanks il give it a go,the stomach discomfort does come and go but its more annoying because if I get heartburn which again I think I bring it all on myself with my anxiety its stresses me out. X

[Hidden]

Have you tried ginger tea? That works wonders for me when my tummy starts. Xx

[Lynne75]

No I've havent tried it,doesnt sound very nice but if it works its a good thing. How long have you had anxiety for? I read on here some who've had them years i really hope I'm not going to suffer years x

[Hidden]

Hi Lynne I have bad ibs due to my anxiety I also get bad wind, indigestion and heart burn. I don't know about u I also get pulsing in my stomach which caused to worry about more serious things lol. It is such a vicious circle and very difficult to break as someone or something will tell u these symptoms are worrying or related to ur pills when it's all anxiety xxx

[Lynne75]

You've hit the nail on the head there that's exactly what I've got everyday,started worrying I had cervical cancer coz it was something I hadn't had before,anxiety is horrible it turns normal thoughts into scary one. Thanks for replying x