J1P-you've just described me on a daily basis! Usually I get a stabbing pain across the breastbone and between my shoulder blades.

A few times it was so severe that I went to the ER thinking heart attack (nope - just MS!) I had been having so many symptoms in addition the sudden stabbing pains that I did find I was having frequent anxiety attacks. Finally went to my neuro who prescribed Klonopin to calm me down, I take it every day and it seems to help me relax more. If your symptoms are getting to you (and how can they not) , perhaps you should ask your neuro if anti-anxiety meds are appropriate for you. I have also heard yoga does wonders (haven't tried it yet). Hope things get better - Sharon Grace