Confused

[nattlez]

Hi all I recently at the ER were they did bloods and a chest xray and ecg tests all wich came back clear Is this enough to rule out heart problems please put my mind at ease any replies welcome

[jennifer1983]

My 30 year old son who also suffers from anxiety had recently went to the ER for pokes in his heart, and he was very upset as well. They preformed the same test and said it was stress and not to worry . Anxiety creates a lot of discomfort in the chest. I who also have anxiety is constantly breathless and feel as though I am having heart problems. I do not think you should worry. Those tests would have shown if there were any heart problems, or recent heart attacks. I hope this puts your mind to ease.

[klang in reply to jennifer1983]

Hi, about 2 months ago I all of a sudden couldn't breath. Like I can't take a deep breath. I went to urgent care and they did blood work and chest x Ray and it was normal. We'll wasn't satisfy so went to the ER the same day and they repeated the same test and it was normal. The DR gave me the albuterol pump and he said I don't have asthma but it should give me some relief. Well that did not work after 2 days of use so I stopped. I went back to urgent care and they said the next thing I should do you a ct scan of the chest with contrast so they scheduled that test for the same day.

I went and the scan was normal. I went back to ER well they said its anxiety/panic attack. I was also suffering from chest tightness and felt like my throat is closing up.

I didn't know what to do so my next step was acupuncture and they told me they can definitely help. I have been doing for about a month now 3x a week for 30 minutes. I also take B complex vitamins,400 mg magnesium,fish oil,natural herb "Better me" from Amazon. It calms you down and makes you sleep better at nights. I drink lemon balm tea,chamomile tea, stress relief tea from yogi. I downloaded book on my iPad from Amazon kindle store on natural herbs for anxiety and pic attacks. The shortness of breath is a lot better but I feel some fatigue and light head at times. I think I need to get to bed earlier since I work 50 hrs a week. I scheduled an allergy test to see if I am allergic to any food and and I am going to see a dietician to adjust my eating although I eat pretty well and I don't drink soda or junk. I also stay away from caffeine and alcohol. I drink one glass of red wine on Friday evening. My husband bought organic wine because he thinks sulfites is a culprit in a lot of things. Get lots of rest and drink calming tea.Do some more tests to rule out anything else. Try to relax. Ps. I also ordered a meditation DVd from Amazon called "10 days to change your life forever" by psychotherapist Ira Israel. I haven't try it yet but I will today. Stay well!

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Should given them a clear view that your heart is not an any danger. The very slightest thing they would of sent you for a ct of the lungs and heart X-rays then a follow up with a cardio. You should be fine

[Kenya40]

Hi Nattlez,

Absolutely, when I started having anxiety/panic attacks, I went to the ER for those same test, I saw a cardiologist, I kept going to the ER and I kept told that I'm fine, my heart is fine and its just anxiety. You are ok, dear! Its just anxiety HOWEVER, you can always get a 2nd opinion to put your mind at ease. Blessings to you my friend!