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Posted 10/28/2015 1:43 PM (GMT 0)
I don't know if this is a symptom of anxiety or if it is really there and my anxiety is making it worse but I have had this burning sensation under my right armpit that sometimes also occurs in my right innerarm too. Yesterday was the only day it wasn't there but today its back with a vengeance.
I don't know if its friction from clothes, I keep checking the area but there isn't anything there. I asked my doctor on the phone who told me its a common pregnancy symptom ( I FIND THAT HARD TO BELIEVE) I feel like he is just shutting me off, and just thinks I am a lunatic. I don't know what to do but I am very scared.

Has anyone ever had this?
Posted 10/28/2015 2:09 PM (GMT 0)
I often get that in my Chest/Shoulders. Anxiety has MANY symptoms! so it may just be an anxiety symptom.

if you've got digestive problems, that may be it too, it causes pain in the stomach, chest and back also.

Maybe try some heat, i.e, a heating pad. That's what I use, and it works. then again, everyone Is different! If heat doesn't work, maybe an ice pack?

and if all else fails, Go to an Urgent Care and just tell them you have no idea what's causing it.
Hopefully they can help.

It may just be that you're tense, even without knowing it ( my problem ), and that's where you end up holding all of your tension.

I hope it eases up soon!
Posted 10/28/2015 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Yes anxiety could cause this but it if it is really worrying you it is always best to get checked out by your doctor.

Do all you can to reduce your anxiety and you may see an improvement in this symptom.

Keep us posted.

Hibee
Posted 10/28/2015 4:30 PM (GMT 0)
LMD,

We have two good links in our Resources that could help shift the focus away from this symptom.

The 'Super Scanner' does a great job go explaining the anxiety=symptoms=increased anxiety=increased symptoms cycle.

We also have a great 'Meditation for Physical Symptoms' site to check out that should help.

Sorry I can't post the links right now...my internet is down atm...

...but you should be able to find them in the Resource Thread easily...take a look.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/28/2015 7:47 PM (GMT 0)
Well my husband got worried I might have a blood clot in the arm so he got me in for an ultrasound today, and thankfully its nothing :))) Do feel relieved...well for now at least...until anxiety creeps up again and I have another new health issue
Posted 10/28/2015 9:00 PM (GMT 0)
I am SO glad to hear that your husband was able to get you in and it's nothing!! That must be a huge relief!!! Maybe some of your anxious feelings will ease up now!!
Posted 10/29/2015 2:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks Park it is a relief, hopefully the symptoms will settle down a bit. How are you doing?
Posted 10/29/2015 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
I'm ok! Having nighttime panic attacks that are keeping me up all night, so that's lovely. 😝
Posted 10/30/2015 5:14 PM (GMT 0)
Oh no, those are the worst!!! I am sorry Park, I remember earlier this year it was nonstop every single night, I couldn't take it.

Hopefully it will get better, have you spoken to your therapist about them?
Posted 10/30/2015 5:35 PM (GMT 0)
I have therapy today actually, so I'm going to talk to her about it then. I have a feeling I know what she's gonna say though. She's a big promoter of acceptance and commitment therapy and I think she's going to tell me to practice acceptance. Kind of frustrating, but I did it last night and it seemed to help a little bit.

How are you doing? Feeling better after getting checked out?
Posted 10/30/2015 6:22 PM (GMT 0)
Yeah I know what you mean, but at least it helped a little, hopefully over time it will get better. Yes I am feeling somewhat better even though the burning is still there....maybe it is pregnancy hormones who knows. UGH.
I am anxious now waiting for the genetic testing. It goes from one thing to another. Excited to know the gender though :)
Posted 10/30/2015 9:48 PM (GMT 0)
The awful genetic testing is what threw me into an anxious tailspin! We didn't do t with my first son so I never experienced this! I didn't realize how scared I was until we finally got good results!
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