Chest uncomfort

[Julie_z]

Ugh everything was going so good then out of now where chest pain, nausea and extreme thirst. At ER now!

[Minnie87]

Bless you.hope you are okay.

I’ve been to the hospital many times too.

If anything it will give you reassurance that you are okay x

[Julie_z in reply to Minnie87]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[Indigojoe in reply to Julie_z]

Julie what did they say and how are you doing now?

[tamka38]

Praying that you’re ok please keep us updated

[Julie_z in reply to tamka38]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[nicetomeetyou]

Julie I’m so sorry you feel bad. Just take slow, deep breaths and tell yourself everything is going to be okay. Let us know what the doctor said.

[Julie_z in reply to nicetomeetyou]

Thanks. I was there for 4 hours and they said everything looks okay. But of course my mind is freaking out. The crazy thing is the stroke alert went off twice while I was there and a couple other people that walked in there with chest pain. What a day!!!

[nicetomeetyou in reply to Julie_z]

It sounds like you really had a tough day. I went to the ER a couple years back with chest pain and of course there was nothing wrong. Then I went because I had stomach pain. They ran tests and said I probably had an ulcer and needed to have an endoscopy. They did it and found nothing. I haven’t been back to the ER since. I know that while my symptoms can scare me they are being caused by anxiety. I hope you feel better now.

[Julie_z in reply to nicetomeetyou]

Oh my that must have been scary! I try not to go. Because I know that anxiety can manifest in many physical symptoms but it seems like my symptoms are getting worse and definitely unbearable around my days. My underlying health issue is said to cause severe anxiety but man!! It sucks!

[nicetomeetyou in reply to Julie_z]

I know how you feel. I went to the ER several times when I first started having symptoms. When they didn’t find anything they would get annoyed. So I haven’t been back in over 2 years. I did go to a walk-in clinic a month ago when I developed a burning sensation in my upper left nostril. It turned out to be a sinus infection. I’m pretty good now at telling if something is related to anxiety or not.

[Julie_z in reply to nicetomeetyou]

I wish I could do that. I owe Aetna thousands in medical bills even though I have exceptional government benefits. How do you refrain from going to the ER?

[nicetomeetyou in reply to Julie_z]

I’m lucky I live in Canada as doctor visits and ER visits are covered by the province. I’m able to refrain from going to the ER because I’m able to recognize that my symptoms are from anxiety. When my chest tightens I ask myself if I can breathe okay. When I see that I know there isn’t any real danger. I think from your symptoms that you had a panic attack. They can be triggered by an unpleasant event or come out of the blue. If you get another one focus on slow, deep breathing and tell yourself it’s just your anxiety and you are going to be okay. Panic attacks usually last from 2 to 30 minutes. If you stay calm those frightening symptoms should start to subside.

[Julie_z in reply to nicetomeetyou]

I have noticed that my bodily symptoms only last 20 minutes during each episode. Thanks for your advice!!

[nicetomeetyou in reply to Julie_z]

You’re welcome. If the symptoms last 20 minutes it’s almost certainly a panic attack. Just remember to stay calm. It’s scary but a panic attack can’t actually hurt you.

[Indigojoe in reply to Julie_z]

so your nausea and thirst lasted 20 mins?

And were you fine before that?

[Julie_z in reply to Indigojoe]

I was perfectly fine. I’m naturally anxious but no physical symptoms this morning. I just felt a pain under my breast and it crept up into my chest. Then I got nauseous started hacking and felt very thirsty. It came in waves

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Hope everything checks out okay!

[Julie_z in reply to Hidden]

Thanks 🙏🏽

[tamka38]

Praying you’re ok sending you a hug 🤗

[Julie_z in reply to tamka38]

Thank you 😊

[tamka38 in reply to Julie_z]

You’re welcome

[Agora1]

Julie, you are in good hands. I hope you are

finding some answers and feeling better. xx

[Julie_z in reply to Agora1]

I’m feeling better, thank you. You’d think this was my first time ever feeling this way.

[kyoom]

Hi Julie,

firstly I would like to wish you a speedy recovery from your symptoms.

I am glad to hear that your are OK and taking it easy.

It come be just a sudden onset of jittery nerves sending you into a bit of a tailspin with these anxiety symptoms.

with the stress of the holidays and bills to pay we all feel overwhelmed at times.

Try to relax and do some things good for yourself first then look after other.

Wishing your well and Happy holidays.

Please let us know how you are doing.