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Posted 9/22/2014 3:46 AM (GMT 0)
Laying in bed. Everyone is asleep but me. My chest hurts, like a burning pain. Back, neck, arm hurts. Terrified I'm having a heart atta and debating whether or not to wake my husband.
Posted 9/22/2014 4:02 AM (GMT 0)
It can't hurt to wake him, even if it'll just make you feel better. How old are you? Have you ever seen a cardiologist? Do you have Aspirin handy?
Posted 9/22/2014 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
Teacher

This is such a scary thing. I'm having chest pains now too. So we will fight this together.

Has your pain let up? Only you, and you alone, knows your body. Do you have any "new" pain or pain that is much stronger than usual? My chest hurts every night but after 20 ER visits in the last 4 months I've learned that my symtpons are stemmed from anxiety.

It won't hurt to wake up your husband. He can talk you through this and you two can discuss if this warrants a visit to the ER. Don't forget to do your deep breathing exercises. Try to clear your mind and meditate and just breathe!

Please let us know ASAP how your night turns out and what you did to cope. It may help those of us who consistently have nights like this. Sending prayers your way. May God keep you safe and in His arms.
Posted 9/22/2014 5:29 AM (GMT 0)
TEACHER ,
I am going through what you explaining for past 3 weeks ,I lay in bed whole day sweating and worrying .
You should wake him up if he does not mind .
Take aspirin ,it helped me ..i have taken few times baby aspirin..but i am scared to go to cardiologist ?

be safe and breathe ~~~

it will pass if not go to ER !
KEEP US POSTED ~~
Posted 9/22/2014 3:25 PM (GMT 0)
Teacher,

Checking in...

How did you do getting through last night? How are you feeling this morning?

Please give us an update...hopefully you got some rest, are feeling better, and we can celebrate with you.;)

Conversely, if you are still struggling (hopefully not, but...) we are here to support, encourage and advise!!

Let us know how you are doing soon, okay?

Thoughts and prayers going out to you!

S.C.
Posted 9/22/2014 8:49 PM (GMT 0)
Teacher... I also want to check in with you. I hope you're doing okay. Respond soon!
Posted 9/22/2014 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
Teacher, also waiting to hear how you are.
Posted 9/22/2014 9:41 PM (GMT 0)
hi teacher how are you .... i know what you are going through all too well .......

i have been going through severe chest pain for the last two years and it hurts and its very painful ....trust me i know ...but i will tell you in the last two years i been to the er about 10000x due to chest pain .... i have a cardiac doc and have done so much testing that i cant even name .... i have a cardiac cath done all was clean , no blockage or anything ....and yet today as i type my chest hurts like hell !!!! and all weekend i had the urge to go to er but then i say why ... they will test me send me home and my chest pain will still be there ...
Posted 9/22/2014 11:31 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for worrying and wishing me well. I ended up taking a xanax last night and falling asleep. Then my day was incredibly busy at school so I haven't had a chance to be on here. I've been a little off today. Feeling a little shaky and I have a headache. Also I've had a very annoying facial twitch today that's about to drive me nuts.

Will try to answer everyone questions. I'm 35 and overweight :-/ my maternal grandfather died after a heart transplant in his 70's and my dad had a heart attack at 50. So I have a history on both sides.

I went to the ER due to my chest pains a couple of weeks ago. Had blood work, a chest xray and an EKG. Everything looked good. They gave me 2 Ativan and sent me home.

I'm taking 20 mg of lexapro daily. It has helped my anxiety a lot. But, after starting the meds, I have had muscle twitches, stomach issues and night sweats. But I'm trying to just hang in there.
Posted 9/22/2014 11:40 PM (GMT 0)
So good to hear from you! I also get the muscle twitches and night sweats. I will be on here off and on for the rest of the day. Write back tonight and let me know how things are going for you!

I am 34 with a stocky build. Not sure if my weight plays a part in my chest pain. I too have history of heart related issues on both sides.

Talk to you soon! In the mean time, keep hanging in there!
Posted 9/22/2014 11:50 PM (GMT 0)
Teacher,

Well done on getting through it !!

I have had what you describe...an anxiety fallout as I call it...headache, the shaky feeling...

I think you did remarkably well considering what you experienced last night.

Thanks for the update. Continue your journey without feeling discouraged. ..it is a process, and you are getting there.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/23/2014 12:09 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you so much for your support!  It means soooooo much!  I slept wonderfully last night and I feel great this morning.  Hope that everyone has a wonderful day today!
Posted 9/23/2014 3:47 PM (GMT 0)
turn  Yeah!!  May it continue so!! turn

S.C.
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