Anxiety/Chest Pains - Anxiety Message Board

SteveC87 · 11-13-2008, 12:05 PM

Hi,I have been suffering from Chest Pains for Fours Weeks,I went to My Doctor who sent me for Blood Tests,an ECG,And Chest Scan which all came back fine.He said it could be my Wall Muscle.

But since Saturday I have had hot and Coldness,My Heart Beating Fast,Feeling Sick,Breatlessness,and shakes and shivers which is with me all the time,and keeps me up at Night.

I have been back to the Doctor on Monday,and he said my Heart sounded Fine,and my Blood Oxygen was fine,but I am still uffering the same.

Is it more Symptoms of my Wall Muscle,or am I having Panic Attacks worrying I am going to die?

Someone on The Heart Disorder Forum advised that I should maybe Post on here.

Thanks.

SteveC87 · 11-16-2008, 09:14 AM

Does anyone know anything that helps Chest Wall Pains?

I have used a Freezing Gel for a few Weeks,but it does not seem to help the Pain,which is with me all day.

I have been resting aswell,but that hasnt helped much either.

Thanks.

boobo0 · 11-16-2008, 04:09 PM

Hi Steve,

I really don't have an answer on how to get rid of the chest pains, but I just wanted to let you know that I went through the exact same thing.

My issue was that I didn't believe anyone (docs) when they told me it wasn't heart related, I was sure that it was and death was certain!

I'd say I dealt with chest pains for the better part of 2-3 years straight before it finally let up. Once it let up, I think it finally hit me that this isn't chest pain that's heart related that's going to kill me.

Oh yeah, one thing that did help alleviate the pain was when I began to run on a regular basis. I also think that getting on a steady exercise routine could help get you through it. Of course you want to clear it with your doc that it's ok to exercise first.

Good luck and hang in there, the most important thing I wanted to let you know is that your not alone with it.

mitchellk · 11-16-2008, 06:24 PM

my friend i suffer the same.
my dad had a heart attack last october and since then everytime i get a chest pain or shortness of breath(from my anxiety)
i panic thinking I am infact having a heart attack..
ive always had anxiety but since my dads incident it has gotten much worse.

rub your chest for a good ten minutes.. and also drink tea!
also i lay partially on my stomach/side .. and kinda grab at my chest and it goes away.
and sitting with <YOUR> knees up or laying with <YOUR> knees up also helps it.

SteveC87 · 11-17-2008, 05:35 AM

I think I must just have an Anxiety Problem,I suppose it doesnt help with me thinking about it all the Time Everyday.

I will take Your advice,thanks for The Help.