My sister, in Dec of last year, literally couldn't pee. She had to, she felt she had to, but she physically could not. She had to go to ER twice to get catharized, etc. So, they ran tests. Her iron is completely jacked up....super, super low...to the point she needs iron transfusions. She already had an underactive thyroid, so that is getting cracked up as well, and her meds are needing adjusting.

There is no "boom" medical reason for this, but having talked with her doctors, etc they determined she is under an inordinate amount of stress. She works in a stressful environment, lives near my parents and that can be very stressful, etc. Anyhow, she sleeps constantly, due to her iron issues exhausting her, but she sleeps

Stress plays a huge part in her issues, and yes, stress can lead to medical problems or physical ailments.

While I went through my separation, I lost 40 lbs due to stress and not realizing I wasn't eating. About five months after my divorce was final, I was having terrible stomach pains, etc. The doctor determined I had an ulcer, and sure enough, I did. I internalize stress so badly that it gave me an ulcer.

You need to try and make yourself a priority. The weight, emotionally draining impact of major life changes will take a toll on you physically, not to mention mentally.

Please take care of yourself. I know it's hard, but you can't be your best you if you don't.

Hugs!

Thankyou. I think it must be down to stress. I suppose it must come out in us all in someway.

The positive, in a way, is your body giving you a heads up, you know? You might not know the stress your under, and it's your body's way of looking out for you.

I hope i can sleep tonight, i am in so much pain. Painkillers not working. Hot water bottle makes it worse. If i lie down i cant get up. I feel a right state. Really dont want go work tommorow but have to. We should set up a moaning page lol.

Need,

Have you tried Ice on it instead of heat? If it is nerve.. it might be swollen and heat will make it worse.. I know since I have that type of pain sometime and ice helps.. some tylenol pm and sleep..

But you and trying are right STRESS can do so many things to the body.. I don't think we even know the extent that what we are going through is affecting us physically.


I hope you feel better soon ... Hugs to you...

I'm so sorry to hear that your really struggling physically. I also like others had so much abdominal pain and was not eating and just felt physically worn down. I really do feel your pain and I am so sorry your going through this. Take heart it will not be like this forever I promise. Time is really one of the only things that starts to lessen the pain and suffering we feel from this awful divorce process. Please hang in there. Make sure your seeing your doctor on a regular basis so that you can keep your body physically well and functioning. Take care and hang in there it does get better!