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I have bad spasms in my upper back. i have been to the doctor for them and he has me on norco and because of anxiety, effexor xr 75 mg. this has helped but the muscles still spasm. lately i have also been getting shortness of breath when they are in a bad
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Ask your doctor: The treatment of back spasms should never only be with medications. Physical therapy, heat treatments and other physical measures, psychotherapy to deal with anxiety (and other kinds of anxiety management like relaxation techniques, creative imagery etc) should be part of your treatment. Shortness of breath requires a full history and exam, and perhaps other tests. Talk to your provider.
Answered 9/29/2015
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