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Taking Anti Depressants, Why Do I Have Body Pain And Neck Stiffness?

Hi i have so many things wrong with me at the moment i dont know where to start. I have a sore head which feels like my hear has been pulled. I keep getting spasms in the left upper arm. I have stomachache back paid a stiff neck and sore tender spots around the body when pressed. I am on anti depressants.
Fri, 25 Apr 2014
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Hi,

Multiple bodily symptoms like the ones you have mentioned might be because of underlying depression. However, first I would like to rule out other organic causes for the same. Complete blood counts, ESR, thyroid function tests, liver and renal function tests would be required initially. If all organic work up turns out to be normal, it is possible that you might be suffering from fibromyalgia or somatoform disorder with or without depression.

You should consult a psychiatrist for your symptoms. You haven't mentioned the name of the anti-depressant that you are taking. Duloxetine can be an effective option for you. Regular exercise will also help.

Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.

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Taking Anti Depressants, Why Do I Have Body Pain And Neck Stiffness?

Hi, Multiple bodily symptoms like the ones you have mentioned might be because of underlying depression. However, first I would like to rule out other organic causes for the same. Complete blood counts, ESR, thyroid function tests, liver and renal function tests would be required initially. If all organic work up turns out to be normal, it is possible that you might be suffering from fibromyalgia or somatoform disorder with or without depression. You should consult a psychiatrist for your symptoms. You haven t mentioned the name of the anti-depressant that you are taking. Duloxetine can be an effective option for you. Regular exercise will also help. Hope this information was helpful. Best wishes.