Can grief cause physical pain?

I have been having terrible headaches and body pain since my grandmother passed away. Is this really normal to feel physical pain from sadness? Should I see a regular doctor for the aches or will it go away on its own?

Grief releases a lot of stress hormones like cortisol, which can cause muscle tension and real pain. When I was grieving, my blood sugar levels also went completely out of control due to the stress. Please monitor your health closely and make sure you eat simple, healthy food.

My grandmother always used to say that sadness lives in our bones, and it's true that grief can cause severe chest tightness and body aches. However, if the physical pain is very sharp or doesn't go away, please do consult a doctor just to be completely safe.

I actually panicked and went to the ER thinking I was having a heart attack after my pet passed away, but it was just severe grief manifesting as chest pain. The doctors ran tests and everything was normal. It's amazing how much our emotions can physically hurt us, so don't worry, you are not alone.