Hoping someone can advise. I have had constant back issues for the last month. For the last few days I've pain when moving a certain direction, stabbing pain etc. I went to gp with that and anxiety and am now on sertraline 50mg week 3. I expect my back issues are due to stress and muscle tension pressing on a nerve, the doc didn't say but put it down to anxiety I'd say. I also had one instance of blood after bm, she did a rectal exam and said all OK. I also lost some weight but again prob stress related..... I guess I've joined created a serious illness for myself. My search history is frightening!! I will have to lock my phone away. Anyway I hope the sertraline kicks in soon. I never had HA until after menopause and it's the worst thing.... I'm 58, 10 years post meno. Anyone have nerve pain in lower back due to stress?? Thanks