Anxiety or Heart Problems
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I have some symptoms going on and I just wanted to see if I was alone or if anyone has any idea as to what is going on with me. So, about 3 years ago, I woke from a dead sleep and I was dizzy and out of it and chest pain. I was nauseous and going to the bathroom a lot. My husband took me to the ER. Everything checked out fine and they sent me home but they symptoms didn't stop. I would go through phases where my legs would hurt, my chest, I would be faint and nauseous. I went to my PCP and he ran some tests but came up with nothing. I went to a cardiologist, everything was normal. I went to a neurologist and had an MRI, everything was fine. No one could give me answers. I felt like I was being passed around by my PCP from specialist to specialist with no answers. So, when the symptoms stopped, I stopped pushing. well, about 8 months later I got pregnant. everything was fine. no problems. Well, yesterday I was at my mom's to pick my son up from her house (he's almost 2 now) and I started with the chest pains. I felt out of it and dizzy and couldn't catch my breath and nauseous. Once I got home, I went to lay down and eventually the symptoms subsided. One thing to note is that I was on my period when I had both of these episodes (not sure if this is related). I messaged my same PCP last night to let him know I had another episode.. his suggestion was ER. I let him know this morning that I didn't go to the ER and that could this be hormonal since my period is the only thing that is consistent in these 2 episodes. he said call OBGYN. So, he really isn't helping and I plan to call. I just want to see if ANYONE has an idea of what this could be or anyone in the same boat??
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jan34534 nd11235
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do you have a history of anxiety very often that is the culprit when people have strange sensations and all the testing comes out normal. It can cause chest pain, as well as hundreds of different sensations.
in your past, have you had anything happen that could cause anxiety and panic? Sometimes we have an underlying anxiety that we’re not even aware of.
You’re definitely not alone! Millions of people suffer from the same sensations and their testing is also normal. I’ve had a lot of sensations myself, and they came out of nowhere. After so many years of dealing with that, I just figured it was related to my long-term anxiety and stress, which it was.
It’s good that you got checked out. Seems like everything’s OK so really try to think about what may be causing this such as anxiety or stress.
try to relax your mind as much as possible. Hope you feel better soon.
nd11235 jan34534
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I haven't had anything that I am aware of that would cause the anxiety and panic. and I feel very alone in these symptoms as my PCP just keeps telling me to go to the ER. I guess it could be anxiety regarding something I am not fully aware of. How did you determine it was anxiety? I just would like to eliminate serious issues and I don't know if I need to go through all of the blood testing again.
jan34534 nd11235
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talk to your OB about hormonal issues possibly playing a role in this.
I knew mine was anxiety related, because for years before I developed the sensations, I had internalized anxiety. It just all came out into the open pretty suddenly with these sensations. I thought I had a terrible disease, but all my testing was normal. The body can only take so much stress before it breaks down like that. So, that’s how I knew.
I really hope that you’re able to find out a reason for this. but it’s good that your testing has been OK.