Really tightening under my rib cage
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Hi i'm getting a real tightening under my rib cage i tried to get in at the doctors today but they are fully booked up i have an appointment tomorrow afternoon this pain seems to be playing my breathing up i am getting really concerned . It also feels like my heart is racing i chequed my oxygen and i'm getting a reading of 96 which i think is'nt to bad .
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david_25160 jayne24241
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trish40354 jayne24241
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A reading of 96 is not bad at all ....... which points to a probability of you suffering with an anxiety attack, which in turn makes the breathing worse, as you hyperventilate and over breathe ... resulting in your heart racing. The tightening under the rib cage is probably around the diaphram area. It didn't help that you could not get an appointment with doc today! If you feel you are getting worse you could ring NHS 111 and have a chat with them over the phone. Try and keep calm Jayne and good luck tomorrow at the docs. x
jayne24241 trish40354
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trish40354 jayne24241
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I find a good old fashioned hot water bottle placed near the bottom of ribs helps relax things too! If you have one of those wheatbags you put in the microwave this does the same thing! Do you do the active cycle of breathing as this will help you. x
david_25160 trish40354
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trish40354 david_25160
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cynthia61971 jayne24241
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jayne24241 cynthia61971
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marion49836 jayne24241
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I think the heartracing is just to do with your breathing, I know mine does when my breathing is bad. I live in London and wih the pollen levels just now, it definately affects me. I'm sure you will feel so much better once you have seen your doctor.
Keep your chin up. Good luck
jayne24241 marion49836
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