Pain in back when taking deep breaths sometimes not all the time can anyone clarify these symptoms with anxiety can some please reply

[Leebowles98]

Can anxiety when taking a deep breath cause pain in my upper back near the side cause I’ve had a chest X-ray and it’s come back all clear and had my lungs and heart listened to but obviously still have the pain in back when taking deep breaths and also feels like I’m having half breaths had this constantly for 12weeks/3months just worried it’s going to kills me eventually kill just need some reassurance it won’t or it’s not anything serious

I also take my oxygen and thats between 97 to 99 very rare 96 Also peak flow I get about 590

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Hello

I have replied to your posts before and can clearly see this fear is really feeding your anxiety

Anxiety can affect your breathing and long term if you stay anxious

We can get aches and pains sometimes that can be anxiety related

You have had so many tests all come clear but it feels like this has not eased your anxiety or symptoms you are feeling

As none of us our Doctors I think the best thing as this has been going on so long would be for you to either ask your Doctor to refer you for some kind of Counselling for your anxiety or ask for a second opinion over your health

Sometimes reassurance is a good thing and can take the fear away but it always comes back and only lasts for a short while and when this happens then that is when we need to get the right help and I think this is what you would benefit from most

Talk to your Doctor again and get the help you need and deserve

Take Care x

[Noz29]

Hiya Lee. I've written you a few replies on your anxiety stories. I also suffer from backpain, neck pain, arm pain, sore throat, intense chest tightness etc. To me it's pure anxiety and panic attacks. Your story sounds similar. Maybe it'll ease your mind a little.