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Posted 10/28/2012 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Ok long story short I have cardio phobia (fear of heart problems) & my left arm & leg have been hurting for almost 5 days now!!! The last time I had a look at my heart was a couple of weeks ago, I had a panic attack and called the ambulance which they monitored my heart and looked at a ultrasound of it in the ambulance .. they said everything looked fine, but I'm horrified my left side is hurting because of a heart problem!!!!!!! What do yall think?? Serious / heart related or not?????

I also have to note I have a bad sinus infection & on amoxicillan
Posted 10/28/2012 9:07 AM (GMT 0)
You know, our brains are really powerfull and anxiety can trigger the weirdest sensations. I thought my left body side was hurting and i felt pinching all over. After I saw two doctors and had many tests, i was assured I was ok, and my sensations were due to my panic disorder. After being assured i didn't have any heart problems, my symptoms stopped. If you had medical examination and everything was fine, then it might be due to anxiety. Even if you do feel numb, or hurting, it might not be heart-related. Anyway do every possible heart-test, in order to put your mind at ease, it is worth it if you will be panic free...best of luck
Posted 10/28/2012 4:37 PM (GMT 0)
I am glad that all of your tests came out allright!:) Sorry though that the fear remains to bother you and trigger physical symptoms and panic.

Can I suggest that instead of getting more and more tests, that you put your effort and resources into treating the anxiety? This is a good way to get at the root of the problem...otherwise you may find that no amount of tests will satisfy that nasty health anxiety.:(

You can look into seeing a therapist, or doing a program on-line such as Moodgym (in our Resources) to help you get some relief from the problem.:)

Keep posting with us as well...we understand and care!

S.C.
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