Posted by Somaticide on June 4, 2004, at 23:02:34
In reply to Re: Somatization Disorder » Somaticide, posted by chicklet on June 4, 2004, at 22:04:47
Somatization Disorder (SD)is when your body expresses stress as physical symptoms. Most people diagnosed with SD have been previously diagnosed with one or more of the following:
Depression
Anxiety Disorder
Fybromyalgia
Cronic Fatigue SyndromeIt is more common in women and has a strong genetic component.
In my case, I was first diagnosed with PTSD and Clinical Depression, later, anxiety Disorder was added to the list.
I was diagnosed with SD after repeated testing for my physical symptoms (which varied from 30lb weight loss, diarrhea, lump in my throat, urinary burning and swolen glands in my neck to lethargy, muscle & joint pain, migraines etc..)all turned up negative.
I would not have believed it myself if it weren't for the fact that Xanax cures my urinary burning. If I don't take the Xanax, multiple symptoms get worse or reappear. I am also on Prozac.
I am currently taking an anxiety medication poll under the psyco-babble medication category. I am trying to draw from other peoples experience to find out what medication works best to control anxiety.
I have been through so many medications with no avail, I am hoping to figure out how best to control my anxiety and stress before it does me in.
I would appreciate any input or information you migh have. Thank you.
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