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Posted 3/12/2015 3:43 PM (GMT 0)
 am so glad I ran across this.. I am also new to this. I have been having thus problem for couple of years. When it first started I ran to the ER and of coarse got EKG done and it came back just fine. Through out the period of 3 years, the same process has been repeated 2 more times and each time they assure me that there is nothing wrong with me other then anxiety. I am 29 year old male. An ex all American athlete (swimming) and do exercise regularly. This thing seems to come in phases. It will go away for a while and then it will just come back and become a part of my daily life. The chest pain, the shoulder, the arm and the worst is the thoughts that come with it. This time I decided to do every test possible and I am in the midst of them. The EKG and stress test has been done, along with blood work to check my thyroid. Today I go in for an ultra sound doppler test with dye. My cardiologists keeps telling me that I am fine and he is only doing this to service my anxiety but the only scary part is me knowing and hearing about people that have heart problems and the physicians never really find out about it. I am so tired and exhausted of the worrying. I am married and I know I exhausted my wife with my worrying with me. Every time I look at my daughter I feel so much love but it is immediately followed by fear l and sadness of leaving her. I can't truly enjoy anything fully with out worrying about my heart. I just need a medical explanation to what is going on with my chest pains. I am so glad to know that there is other people that are going through the same thing I am. It is possibly the best thing so far that I ve had happened to help this.

Izzy0207

Posted 3/12/2015 3:48 PM (GMT 0)
Hello Izzy and welcome!

Glad to have you join us! Yes, many of us can relate to what you are going through...health anxiety is a common subject here in the forums. So know you are understood, and that many of us can relate!

What have you tried in terms of treating the health anxiety specifically?

Have any of your doctors recommended medication and/or therapy?

These are two effective ways of managing the core issue for the fears that you are experiencing.

You see, you could go to as many appointments and have as many tests as you possibly can...but ultimately treating the anxiety is what is going to bring you true and lasting relief.

I can make some self-help suggestions if you like. (just let me know and I'll post them) This would be a good start...

...but I urge you to talk to your doctor as well about treatment options.:)

Keep posting with us as well. Support is key, and we are here to listen and understand anytime!

Talk soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 3/12/2015 4:10 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Izzy

Welcome to the forum.

Sorry to hear you have been having anxiety but the good news is it can be treated so I would make an appointment with your doctor and ask about medication or therapy such as CBT which works well.

Stay with us and keep posting.

Hibee
Posted 3/12/2015 7:28 PM (GMT 0)
My doctor gave me a prescription of xanax. But I am pretty sure you well know I can't just take it all the time specially with my busy schedule. I do feel absolutely fine when I take them but I have still had 2 panic attacks with in the last week. I started jogging couple of miles a day after work but I still feel not right when I am not jogging. I am doing my absolute best to not be afraid of death since that's my number one worry but it seems like it's a tall order.. thanks for your responses..
Posted 3/12/2015 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Izzy,

Sounds like therapy could be a really good step for you. I hope that you will consider looking into this effective treatment option.

I helped me gain so much, not only for myself of course...but for my family and loved ones who depend on me.:)

In the meantime, here are some great self-help links to get you started. Practicing these daily makes a huge difference in anxiety management!

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

 

http://www.healthcentral.com/anxiety/c/73076/34334/breathing-lessons/

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I



Keep posting with us as well!

S.C.

Posted 5/7/2017 9:20 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Izzy,
I know this post is old. However so glad I came across it and the one before it. I too have arm pain and chest discomfort every day! It gets worse with stress and when thinking about it. I've had countless tests and they all come up normal.

Does your arm ever feel "tired" also does it go away with exercise for anyone? As far as breathing (if I get winded I have asthma but I'm usually fine to run for 10-15 minutes and walk the rest)I feel fine running but I still can feel the discomfort with running.

Also does the chest pain move all over the left side for you too? My back feels like my body has been out in the cold and my body was tense.
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