i've be constantly tired, could it be stress?

Question

Could the constant stress, anxiety, and fatigue of having Crohn's disease cause muscle twitches and muscle pain?

Answer 1

Stress: Stress can do a lot of things to your body. Nevertheless, if you are really that tired you need to be checked out since there are many medical conditions which can make you tired: thyroid, anemia, infections, etc.

Answer 2

Agree w Dr. Sturla: See that you also have chest pain & difficulty breathing. Stress may be a contributing factor. Get checked out. Talk about feelings & address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is optimal in a green space. Eat healthfully. Cut out junk carbs, caffeine & alcohol (or moderate). Try Qi Gong, Tai Chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, >

Answer 3

Not Sure: I don't know of any specific contraindication to Adenosine stress test but you should convey your concerns to the doctor performing or ordering the test.

Answer 4

Always speak with MD: If you are referring to ehlers-danlos syndrome, it depends on whether you have one of the more serious subtypes or one of the benign subtypes. Speak with your rheumatologist.

Answer 5

Mindfulness: Reading on mindfulness is a very effective way to deal with stress as it will give you tools to deal with the stress without medication.

Answer 6

Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.

Answer 7

Yes: Multiple sclerosis can be auto-immune related and in these cases, stress can definitely affect ms.

Answer 8

Not clear: We are not entirely sure, but a study in the 1970's suggested that relapses could decrease with stress management. Since ms can be associated with emotional and cognitive issues due to the lesions, it is hard to say how stress may be playing a role. However, it is best to learn to cope with the disorder, and psychological help may be of value. Biofeedback has seemed useful in some cases.

Answer 9

It can: I have found stress to influence many medical conditions. See if you can make a stress inventory of everything you can think of (both good and bad) in your life that add stress burden. Give an approximate value for each item. Then try and figure what your stress limit is.If your stress load for the day will reach or exceed that limit, that might be a day when your meniere's is worsened by stress.

Answer 10

Meniere's syndrome: Yes, stress and other factors can make meniere's worse. A good ENT can help. Janet callahan at mgh in boston is an expert in treating this.

Answer 11

Absolutely: The digestive system is very sensitive to stress in many people. From top to bottom, symptoms can include nausea, lack of appetite, stomach pains, stomach gurgling, diarrhea or constipation. It's best to manage the stress itself; in the meantime you might try over-the-counter digestive aids like pepto-bismol. See a doctor if symptoms are severe or persist.

Answer 12

Symptoms: The mind and body are actually one -- not separate. So worry, stress, and overthinking can easily be accompanied by digestive problems because the gut and emotions are richly interwoven. The process of mental worry affects your entire system, not only your digestion. Consider other examples like tension headaches, shortness of breath, skin problems, and heart palpitations also.

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