Weird Feeling in Chest

anxiousgirl84

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Joined : Sep 2014

Posts : 61

Posted 1/29/2015 11:21 PM (GMT 0)

I've been having chest pains for the past week but today I have this feeling like something is stuck in my chest. You know that feeling you get in your throat when you're trying not to cry? That's how my chest feels today.

Of course I'm freaking out and considering going to Urgent Care fearing that it could be heart or lung related. Also my neck hurts and so does my upper back.

Has anyone else experienced this before? What did you do about it?

mysweetpanda

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Posts : 662

Posted 1/29/2015 11:52 PM (GMT 0)

I have experienced something similar. It sounds like muscle tension/spasms. Anxiety can cause a feeling of tightness in the throat, neck and upper back. I try some stretches and deep breathing. It usually helps.

countryhearts

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Joined : Aug 2012

Posts : 276

Posted 1/30/2015 1:15 AM (GMT 0)

It does sound like anxiety to me too. Deep breathing exercises should help, as was suggested.

hazelnut86

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Posts : 1249

Posted 1/30/2015 4:46 AM (GMT 0)

my ribs and back haVe been aching bad the last few days from stress at work.
how are you feeling now?

Scaredy Cat

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Posted 1/30/2015 6:56 AM (GMT 0)

Hi AG,

I agree with the others...tension that may be relieved with breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation...do you need links for these? Let me know and I'll post them.

Let us know how you are doing soon, okay?

S.C.

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