2. Backache is often constant and annoying. It may be a pain, or a general
discomfort, and may be felt anywhere in the back, the nape of the neck and
down the spine being common places. The legs often "give way", and, in
severe cases, patients believe they cannot stand, and become bed-ridden.
Under sudden excitement they may walk again, becoming "miracles of
healing". These _spinal symptoms_ are common in neurasthenia following
accident.

3. Headache is more often an abnormal sensation than an intense pain.
Pulsations, feelings of distress, of lightness, fullness, heaviness and
pressure are common, or a band may seem to be drawn tightly round the head
across the forehead.

The sensations are usually located in the back of the head, and may be
accompanied by dizziness, noises in the ears, or dimness of sight. There
may be a feeling of unsteadiness when walking, or a sense of being in
motion when at rest. The headache varies in intensity; it is worst in the
morning, is increased by thinking, diminished after eating, often improves
at night, and never keeps the patient awake.

4. Stomach and Bowel Disorders. The victim is indifferent to food, though
dainties often tempt him, when he cannot face a square meal. He has a
feeling of general well-being after a meal, but within an hour signs of
imperfect digestion arise; he feels oppressed, and has flatulence. Later,
there are flushes of heat, palpitation, drowsiness, and a craving for food.
Constipation is usually obstinate, while diarrhoea may cause great
weakness.

5. Sleeplessness. Some patients go to sleep readily, but after some
instants wake suddenly, in a state of excitement that persists despite