Anxiety
Anxiety..... I got a 40yr old lady for consultation regarding shoulder pain in my Pain Clinic. After examination, prescribed her pain killers. She felt better but returned back after a month again..... So after just a casual conversation, she revealed that she had habit of sweeping and moping her huge verandah. I prescribed some muscle relaxants and adjuvant. Next consultation, she was accompanied by her husband. The Man...made personal commitments on my looks...which almost edged to flirting .Then audacious addresses his embarassed wife" Look at yourself and compare with this Doctor. She is so fit and confident. "...... Most times,we Doctors, have to treat the person more than their disease....especially when I am treating Chronic Pain. The cause of Pain in my patient.....on Face value was her Chronic Shoulder pain due to excess movement..... But root cause was Anxiety due to constant pressure by her Spouse....the constant comparison.....the constant expectations....... An...