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Experiencing Pain In Shoulder, Neck And When Passing Stool. All Medical Test Negative. Taking Gaviscon

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Posted on Thu, 18 Apr 2013
Question: am suffering with chest, shoulder, neck, toes, stool passing pain from last 4 months. doctors are still diagnosing. they tested for acid reflux, arthritis, diabetics, thyroidal. but all tests seems to be negative. lost 5 kgs weight from last 4 months.



problems still persist with sleepless nights. they suggested for 3 hours physical tests after a month, currently using omoprozol, gaviscon for acid reflux but no use.

can you please advise what could be the causes for these pains, what tests to be taken up?
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Answered by Dr. Srikanth Reddy (3 days later)
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
From the description that you have given it appears that you are probably not having any kind of physical illness. With the kind of symptoms that you are suggesting and with all the tests coming normal it is very unlikely that there is any physical reason behind your problems.
Please try to understand that I am not suggesting that you are making up the symptoms. It may seem strange to you but yes it is possible that you might be having some psychological issues behind these symptoms.
You should visit a Psychiatrist who would like to evaluate in detail. Some times depressive disorders can present with such physical complains.
In that case you should start on an antidepressant course for 5-6 months. If you improve then probably it was a depression.

Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy

Wish you good health,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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Experiencing Pain In Shoulder, Neck And When Passing Stool. All Medical Test Negative. Taking Gaviscon

Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
From the description that you have given it appears that you are probably not having any kind of physical illness. With the kind of symptoms that you are suggesting and with all the tests coming normal it is very unlikely that there is any physical reason behind your problems.
Please try to understand that I am not suggesting that you are making up the symptoms. It may seem strange to you but yes it is possible that you might be having some psychological issues behind these symptoms.
You should visit a Psychiatrist who would like to evaluate in detail. Some times depressive disorders can present with such physical complains.
In that case you should start on an antidepressant course for 5-6 months. If you improve then probably it was a depression.

Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy

Wish you good health,
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.