1. Alan has completed the new Pain Recovery Program. To read or share it, use this updated link: https://www.tmswiki.org/forum/painrecovery/
    Dismiss Notice

Beta blockers

Discussion in 'General Discussion Subforum' started by Alfaman147, Sep 2, 2016.

  1. Alfaman147

    Alfaman147 Well known member

    Has anyone heard of using beta blockers to help with anxiety induced muscle tension??? My doc has given me some propranolol to help ease anxiety which makes my pelvic pain worse.
     
    Alfaman147, Sep 2, 2016
    #1
  2. Ellen

    Ellen Beloved Grand Eagle

    I took a beta blocker for almost 20 years, but stopped a few years ago. It helped with anxiety, but had no effect on muscle tension or my TMS symptoms, including the migraines it was prescribed for.
     
    Ellen, Sep 2, 2016
    #2
  3. Alfaman147

    Alfaman147 Well known member

    But surely anxiety makes the tension worse
     
    Alfaman147, Sep 3, 2016
    #3
  4. Ellen

    Ellen Beloved Grand Eagle

    I can only speak from my experience. I no longer have TMS pain, and I did when I was taking the beta blocker. Beta blocker did not lessen or eliminate chronic pain for me.
     
    Ellen, Sep 3, 2016
    #4
  5. Alfaman147

    Alfaman147 Well known member

    Fair enough
     
    Alfaman147, Sep 3, 2016
    #5
  6. Boston Redsox

    Boston Redsox Well Known Member

    It was useless for me also
     
    Boston Redsox, Sep 5, 2016
    #6

Share This Page