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Pressure Between Shoulder Blades? It it Cancer? I'm Scared!

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brigidcooley
brigidcooley

I didn't know where to put this discussion, I just need advice.

Okay, I'm getting a pressure in between my shoulder blades that feels like its pressing inwards, and up to my throat. This only happens when I lean back or recline. I don't get it when I'm sitting up or anything else. I'm not short of breath, I can swallow, eat and drink.

I'm on Omeprazole 40mg for 4 weeks, since yesterday. It's okay, not had any bad side effects or anything. It's helped with the belching and discomfort. I'm also on Eltroxin for my Hypothyroid, which is in normal range.

I suffer with horrific anxiety and depression, and am at home everyday all day. I am very stressed as well. 

I also had an ECG done yesterday, and the nurse said it was fine.

But this thing is distressing me, this pressure in between my shoulder blades, and the sensation of it pushing up to the bottom of my throat. Their is no pain, I'm not in agony, no chest pains nothing. Just this discomfort when I lean back. 

It only happens when I lean back. I've also had a sore arm, and left should blade, which I seen my doctor about and she said the arm thing was a trapped nerve in the shoulder.

I've had this discomfort in my shoulder blades for a few weeks, and I'm not effected any other way, only when reclining back, I've had an ECG, can eat and drink, no trouble swallowing. I'm just feeling really scared about cancers and stuff, it makes me burst into tears and sob uncontrollably.

What is wrong with me? What is it?

I'm 30 year old female, normal weight, don't drink or smoke, I do have a sedentary lifestyle, and am alone most of the day. I have Hypothyroid, but it is within normal range. 

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  • AllianceMike
    AllianceMike brigidcooley

    Posted

    brigid.......I am sure that anxiety is what is causing your shoulder blade/throat pressure. I feel confident that you do not have cancer.

    I do understand the fear though as I suffer with health anxiety and have so many "strange" symptoms that I literally feel like I am dying each and every day. I never have a day where I feel well. I am trying to adapt a positive mindset, but it is not easy. When you feel so miserable every day, it's hard to not believe there is something physically wrong.

    Hang in there and know that you are not alone. I will pray for you.

    • brigidcooley
      brigidcooley AllianceMike

      Posted

      That is what it feels like, like I don't go a day without feeling miserable or something wrong with me. Health anxiety is the worst kind of anxiety, because every little ache and pain is something to be feared. Thank you for replying. I like hearing from people who understand.

      I'm still worried about the pressure, but I appreciate everyone who replies.

    • AllianceMike
      AllianceMike brigidcooley

      Posted

      I totally understand your frustration with feeling this way. I get discouraged every day with my symptoms.

      Some days, I tremble from head to toe. I get dizzy, break out into a clammy sweat, have digestive issues and constant upper body soreness along with a "foggy" head.

      My doctor said the tests he has run do not show a physical issue and he believes that it is my anxiety.

      Don't give up though. I have no doubt that we both can overcome our anxiety issues.

  • mimibrenda
    mimibrenda brigidcooley

    Posted

    Hi Brigid, If you have been checked out by your doctor and had an ECG, then I would trust what the doctor said. You are probably magnifying the pressure feeling by thinking about it so much. Please try to relax. Is there anything you can do to get yourself outside of the house some. Perhaps so grocery shopping, or a walk around the block. I would also advise you to get some interaction with other people. Sitting at home alone so much is not healthy for anyone. You might also inquire with your doctor about anxiety medication. It sure helps me. 
    • brigidcooley
      brigidcooley mimibrenda

      Posted

      Thanks for replying! I know, sometimes with the way I am, I get foggy head when listening to people, even my doctors. I walk my dogs every morning for an hour, that is really my only time to get out as I work from my desk at home. I will be doing a bit of grocery shopping tomorrow so hopefully that will give me some space away from the confines of my house.
  • jane28941
    jane28941 brigidcooley

    Posted

    Hello I really sympathise with you. It's awful isn't it. I'm going through some health issues myself and having a lot of panic attacks. I hope you get through this. Sometimes it feels like we keep searching for answers nobody can give us.

    • brigidcooley
      brigidcooley jane28941

      Posted

      Thanks for replying. I know, and am sorry you are having panic attacks, they are awful things that happen, I've had so many, almost everyday for years. I hope you get through this as well, and sending all my best.

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