A rant - symptom after symptom causing MAJOR health anxiety

I guess this is like a 'rant post'. I just need some 'listening ears' I guess. My husband thinks it's ALL in my head and doesn't take me seriously when it comes to symptoms and pains. My mom, on the other hand, starts to talk about her own health issues the moment I mention something. Needless to say, talking to them about THIS stresses me out even more.

I have been in pain & high anxiety for about one week (not gonna repeat the whole story and bore you because I've posted in another thread). Finally managed to get an endoscopy appointment (5 weeks from now ). Doctor thinks it's GERD. Even though I have to wait very long for the appointment, I was quite relieved as the doctor was able to confirm what was causing all my symptoms.

After I went home from seeing the doctor, I suddenly had 'new' symptoms. My left chest, arm, neck, chin, jaw, cheekbones(face) and leg(not the whole leg but different spots) feel numb and 'tight'. Immediately I thought of 2 possibilities - heart & stroke.

I am now horrified at the sudden onset of new symptoms. I've been seeing doctors, wondering, being worried, tolerating pains, and now THIS. It's very frustrating and I just feel like screaming but I know that won't make it go away.

One minute I was happy, planning what I'm gonna do tomorrow in terms of work and pleasure. And the next minute, the numbness & chest tightness just smashed my happiness to pieces. That's how it feels like.

I did what I know I'm not supposed to do - googling symptoms. And I came across Thoracic Outlet Syndrome. I hope it's either nothing or this. Not a heart problem or stroke.  

This whole week I have been really moody, depressed and having nightmares everytime I sleep. When I'm awake, I haven't been able to concentrate on anything because my mind keeps going back to the pains and symptoms.

Why do I have these new weird symptoms now?

Thank you for reading my rant.

 

Great rant but to be honest I am worried about you. I agree, google is what we all do and it is very hard to stop yourself. I find after reading 10 articles that contradict the other one I get tired and give it up trying to dx myself.

I suspect your sx were anxiety related but please call the triage nurse at your clinic, through the clinic answering service or triage at the ER.
As we have seen, the term “chest pain” encompasses many different kinds of symptoms and many different kinds of medical disorders. Some of these disorders are quite benign and trivial, but some are dangerous and life-threatening. So when you have chest pain, how do you know when to treat it as an emergency?
Here are a couple rules of thumb:
If the pain is more severe than any you have ever had before.
The pain becomes worse over the next 15-20 minutes.
The pain is new - you have never experienced anything like this before.
I am here to support you so let us know how you are doing?
Kindly,
Kitt
Member’s discussions are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

Hi Pinks!!!
First off, NEVER google anything about health issues, because you will always find what you didn't want to!! I have learned the hard way, trust me!!!
As for the symptoms you are experiencing, those can definitely be anxiety related but just to make sure I would see a DR. (Just for piece of mind) Once all your test come back good, you don't have to worry anymore about it.
Keep your mind busy, and as soon as your symptoms come back, think of a happy thought that has happened in your life (a nice memory)
But like I said, just go to the DR to make sure.
Good luck with everything, if you need someone to talk to, i'm here
~Eileen