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Stress and physical illness

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Does anyone have a theory on the connection between mental health and stress/anxiety and actual physical illness or health issues?

Up until 3 years ago I had escaped illness and have made up for that since. I just wanted to say the following diagnosis was given but an actual cause or underlying reason has baffled doctors and consultants as no cause was found.

I have had many many scans and been hospitalised 4 or 5 times in the last 2 years, my last attack was 8 months ago which is good when it was usually 2-3 months apart. 

I was diagnosed with Hydronephrosis which is an inflammatory condition of the kidneys where they do not drain normally sometimes, this causes chronic pain and each time has resulted in being admitted to hospital via ambulance. I am otherwise fit and healthy with all my vitals in order.

This may not be relevant but I have been free from pain since being on antidepressants, are they connected or are they not who knows.

I just wondered if anyone has experienced anything similar or am I overthinking things and coming to crazy conclusions?

Thank you for reading 

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  • Stress affects the adrenal glands. Adrenaline and cortisol have quite an impact. They can affect blood pressure, blood sugar levels, they suppress the immune system, cause sleep issues, and cause anxiety, etc.

    It also affects your digestion and may contribute to autoimmune issues.

    This is fine in short bursts to escape a tiger, but not long term from just trying to function like every one else.

    I am having some more blood tests as my DHEA was above the normal limit just from driving to give a blood sample. I think I've had issues for decades. I thought how I felt was normal. We'll see.

    It may not be the cause of your issues, but stress certainly won't be helping.

  • in reply to Stuart333
    Stuart333 said:
    Adrenaline and cortisol have quite an impact.

    My sister told me this, she is a life coach so I’m doing a cortisol flush when I get back from holiday which she seems to think would be good.

    Thanks for your reply Stuart

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