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Anxiety Causing sharp stinging left ribs

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Waynebinsta
Waynebinsta

I have been told I've got anxiety and have been having chest pains, left arm pain , headaches, constant dizziness and much more. I also suffer from panic attacks.

Recently I've been having a different and worrying pain that I've not had before. It's a sharp, shooting perhaps stinging pain in the left side of my ribs, It's on my side not my chest... very painful and usually anxiety pains go away with a couple of minutes but this has been constant almost like coming and going in 2-5 second bursts. This might be anxiety but just wanted to know if anyone else has had this to ease my mind. Currently in Cyprus for 6 months on work so not able to go to my doctors or even hospital due to having to constantly work. I'm not stressed or anything but apparently I've got generalized anxiety disorder. The reason thus scares me is because I got "Anxiety" and these pains after overdosing on MDMA. Thank you appreciate all comments!

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  • denise92859
    denise92859 Waynebinsta

    Posted

    Hi can’t say I have had that particular pain I’ve had chest leg back neck ect  which can last hours and days just wanted to reassure you that they can last longer than a few seconds good luck and I hope you soon be on the up 
  • terry45699
    terry45699 Waynebinsta

    Posted

    Hi yes I have had the exact same thing. Lasted for about 2 weeks. Will come and go now but nothing like it used to be. I have anxiety and was told this was just another symptom
    • Waynebinsta
      Waynebinsta terry45699

      Posted

      Mine isn't coming and going, I've bad this for the past 8 months without failure really upsetting me and I'm getting very down!

  • Marc92
    Marc92 Waynebinsta

    Posted

    I had this, turned out to be Costochondritis. It was on the outside of my ribs on the left side. It was quite uncomfortable and nothing to be worried about. Im not saying it is that but it could well be. My anxiety started after a night on MCAT so i can understand what you went through.
    • Waynebinsta
      Waynebinsta Marc92

      Posted

      Yeah man I really wish I had that but unfortunately I don't think I fit the category.. my pains don't come and go with a change of position, my chest doesn't hurt when I put pressure on it 😐 it's the worse thing in the entire world and wouldn't wish it upon anyone! Literally feels like I'm dying of a heart attack every single day because I've got chest pain badly all the time, left arm pain, pulpations and all sorts daily which cause multiple panic attacks I hate it!

    • Marc92
      Marc92 Waynebinsta

      Posted

      I know its hard but try not to stress yourself, it's only gonna make you worse. Get to the doctor and see how they can help. Im in the same situation of not knowing what's wrong with me and i also get chest pain ect it's not nice not knowing. I hope you know soon, try to rest and keep calm. All the best.

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