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Suggest Medication For Stress And Body Ache

56 female, recently my entire body aches; lots of stress in my life; father passed; 31 niece is dying; my elder parents; I've been looking after them for over 5years; since my dad passed my mother is alone. i feel exhausted daily, i don't sleep through the night and I've gained 20lbs
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
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Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

Stress/anxiety is chronic illness and require treatment from psychiatrist and psychologist. Many time patient present with Medically Unexplained Somatic Symptoms (MUSS) like pain complaints in presence of normal investigation. These pain symptoms also resolved after treatment.

In drug treatment medicines like Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or Mirtazapine are helpful. These are prescription medicines, which can be given under psychiatrist supervision. Apart from that psychotherapy like CBT will be helpful for you.

Wish you good health and all the best.
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Suggest Medication For Stress And Body Ache

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Stress/anxiety is chronic illness and require treatment from psychiatrist and psychologist. Many time patient present with Medically Unexplained Somatic Symptoms (MUSS) like pain complaints in presence of normal investigation. These pain symptoms also resolved after treatment. In drug treatment medicines like Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRI) or Mirtazapine are helpful. These are prescription medicines, which can be given under psychiatrist supervision. Apart from that psychotherapy like CBT will be helpful for you. Wish you good health and all the best. www.99doctor.com