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Posted 6/12/2015 8:26 AM (GMT 0)
Recently for the past two weeks, I have been having very short and brief "shocks" of pain in the upper left chest, the sternum and left and right ribs at very random times. On top of this, I am almost certain I have some sort of shoulder strain in the back left shoulder ( a bit to the right) that is freaking me out because it gets hard to determine if I am just uncomfortable or if it is my heart that is about to go crazy. On top of this I get palpitations here and there. I am a mess and it is hard to relax because of this.

Have any of you ever had trouble with any of these? I would really appreciate any response.....
Posted 6/12/2015 12:19 PM (GMT 0)
Hi BS

Sorry to hear you are having these symptoms at the moment I have had the same symptoms and have always put it down to my stress levels being high along with high anxiety.

Look at ways of reducing your anxiety and you may find these symptoms you are having will go have a look at our resources thread for some useful links to self help guides.

If things are really worrying you then go and speak with your doctor.

Hibee
Posted 6/12/2015 3:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Beale,

I agree that checking in with your doctor if your pain persists, and using coping skills to keep your anxiety levels as low as possible is a good place to start.

I am sure that it is nothing to worry about, but getting in to be seen could bring relief for you, both physically and mentally. :)

S.C.
Posted 6/13/2015 3:11 AM (GMT 0)
Beale,

Your symptoms can cover so much ground, but on the bright side, it is of my opinion it is nothing to worry about. You have been given some good advice already.

I have some theories on some of these things you reported if interested, nothing of which should scare you.
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