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Overwhelmin "anxiety" daily, would it be a anxiety disorder if caused by fibro origin. & chronic pain 4 yrs, but worse now & klonopin (clonazepam) not taken care of ?

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety disorder: You could certainly have an anxiety disorder, and klonpin alone would not be sufficient treatment. Many people have had slow-simmering anxiety for years before formal diagnosis. Antidepressants such as zoloft (sertraline) and others are more effective for longstanding anxiety, and cognitive behavioral & other psychotherapies can be really helpful also. Get psychiatry & therapy referrals from your doctor.

Answered 3/26/2013

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Dr. Adam Kinninger answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Try Cymbalta (duloxetine): Mood disorders are commonly associated with fibromyalgia. Especially depression and anxiety. Uncontrolled anxiety should be treated within medications such as ssri's (zoloft, paxil, (paroxetine) prozac) or snri's ( cymbalta, effexor) one of the frontline therapies for fibromyalgia is cymbalta. I would recommend talking with you physician about trying this medication. Routine exercise is also recommended.

Answered 9/28/2016

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