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6yrsvicodin 4qday sciatica fromback surgery.trying to figure out y my anxiety keeps getting worse/daily. never taken more than4qday! can this b cause?
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See below: Current stressors like your surgery, impaired sleep due to pain, possible reduced workload or other changes in your life can bring on anxiety. You may also have had a preexisting anxiety condition that has broken through with tolerance to the opioid med. You may try other tx like cognitive behavioral therapy, exercise, stretch or manual tx: chiropractic care. Check w/ your Dr. about the symptoms.
Answered 1/3/2016
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