Reason for pain when stressed

[Dean76]

The Adrenal Glands
• Epinephrine = adrenaline
• Increases bld glucose
• Stimulates release of ACTH from pituitary
• Increases the rate and force of cardiac contractions
• Constricts bld vessels in skin, mucous membrane, kidneys
• Dilates bld vessels in skeletal muscles, coronary arteries, pulmonary
arteries

I think this is the reason ICers have more pain when stressed or having problems with adrenal glands.

[Kara29]

That is a really interesting idea. I hope you get some relief from your pain.

Kara

[ABliske]

This is very interesting. I've often wondered about if stress brought on my IC. Thank you for the post!

[Waves]

So how is it working for you now that you are on the more naturopathic meds? Since I was just diagnosed, I'm really struggling with whether to go the traditional or naturopathic route.

[Briza]

Ouch, Ouch Ouch
I can almost feel my mucous membranes contracting like they did my first year with symptoms when when an angry parent would call me (teacher) to find out why I hadn't been at work ( two diagnostic surgeries). Thanks for the pain chart, Dean.