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Pain in shoulder and rib when i breathe?

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anxietysite123
anxietysite123

I was laying in bed and rolled into my right side. All of a sudden I got a bad pain in my left ribs and left shoulder, but it only happened when I inhaled for probably 3 times then it went away.. What was it?

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  • lynne82155
    lynne82155 anxietysite123

    Posted

    I get this with anxiety it is just one of the 100's of symptoms.

    You are giving your anxiety too much attention stop focusing on every little twinge.

    Stay Strongcry

    • anxietysite123
      anxietysite123 lynne82155

      Posted

      I figured, my anxiety shot up to 100 when it happened. Always nice when the first anxiety attack of the day begins before I'm even out of bed!
  • Thelastlaugh
    Thelastlaugh anxietysite123

    Posted

    Your muscles probably just spasmed. And the consequence is magnified by your anxiety. Spasms can be caused by muscles tensing up for no reason. This could also be due to sudden movements where the muscles will pull tighter to accommodate your posture. 
    • anxietysite123
      anxietysite123 Thelastlaugh

      Posted

      Thank you, I did a lot the past week so my shoulder and arm does have an already pulled muscle, along with my leg.. My only thought when it happened was "omg this is a heart attack".. Meds are working like a charm clearly 😥
  • lee12629
    lee12629 anxietysite123

    Posted

    Hi,sounds like the pulled muscle. Just take care of that and dont worry. Xx
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