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Is Pain In Arms And Shoulders Normal During Anxiety Attacks?

Can you experience pain in your arms and shoulders due to anxiety? I have been overwhelmed with grad school and many other life changing events lately. I will wake up having to shake my arms because they hurt so badly. I have never had an injury so I m just guessing it might be stress related? I have also been having cramps and it tends to only be when I m stressed out or worried. Any suggestions?
Thu, 10 Mar 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in arms and shoulders normal during anxiety attacks . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression or heart problem like angina . It can also occur due to anxiety attcaK and due to cervical spondylosis .I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide nitrate , aspirin , sedative along with beta blockers . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon in case of bone muscle problem . For now stay cal , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest.

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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Is Pain In Arms And Shoulders Normal During Anxiety Attacks?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have pain in arms and shoulders normal during anxiety attacks . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like muscle spasm , nerve compression or heart problem like angina . It can also occur due to anxiety attcaK and due to cervical spondylosis .I would suggest you to consult cardiologist to rule out more serious condition . Doctor may order ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may prescribe isosorbide nitrate , aspirin , sedative along with beta blockers . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon in case of bone muscle problem . For now stay cal , take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain and take proper rest. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari