Back pain now for 3 years!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eagleseye · Post by **Eagleseye** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:18 am

I have had off and on pain in my upper back for 3 years now. I have had x-rays and MRI and stress test. The doctors say everything is normal. It gets so bad that It makes my chest hurt and puts me into a depression. I think if I did not have the pain I would not have as much anxiety. Does anyone else have this?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:41 am

I can totally relate to you. I have had severe back and neck pain for months. It has now gotten so bad that I have develped TMJ from it. It acually has caused me to have ear aches and my teeth hurt. I have had the MRI's and CT's as well. I have done physical therapy, massage therapy, accupuncture, and now I just had botox injected to try to relax the muscles. I can totally relate. My pain has made me very depressed and has kept me from things I love to do like running and lifting weights. I've been told it will get better. I have gotten rid of some of my anxiety but I have not been able to get rid of it fully due to the pain and tightness. I also stay dizzy a lot of the time due to it. You should try some of these things they may work for you.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 5:58 am

it's not exactly the same. . . but i had a growth in my salivary gland. it made me weak as it was very near a nerve.

massage and accupuncture helped to relieve the resulting tension in my body. after several years i had surgery--which made a huge difference!

my ability to work increased tenfold. but i'm actuallly glad i went through the experience because i did the program and learned to deal with stress in a much better way.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jan 16, 2008 6:06 am

Ohhh yes, I can relate. I developed mid-back pain about 3.5 years ago when my anxiety was fairly bad. I would move & twist about to relieve the 'pressure' and the more I focused on it the worse it seemed to get. I seemed to get over it as my anxiety lessened and as I learned to ignore it. It just takes some time. One thing you may consider trying is getting a massage to see if this can work some kinks out. I've seen a chiropractor with some good results as well.