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Tightness in my chest during period

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maryann0705
maryann0705

Hello

Hope someone can help me. I’m a 38 years old and I think I’m going through premenopausal. My dr. Thinks I’m too young but I have all the symptoms that I read. I have also been having chest tightness to the point I feel like I’m lacking oxygen. I have had my heart tested and it’s not my heart. I do suffer with anxiety but it is controlled by meds.  Does anyone else lone else get this ?   I have notice the last menstral periods I have had this tightness. It’s been 5 years now and now I’m noticing it to come on with my period. 

Please help 

Thank you 

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  • arlette98229
    arlette98229 maryann0705

    Posted

    Might be worth getting more detailed hormone tests done. Anxiety also can cause all sorts of symptoms. I hope you find a solution. 
    • maryann0705
      maryann0705 arlette98229

      Posted

      Like what??? I did blood work for hormone and apparently I’m not premenopausal 
  • vicky36055
    vicky36055 maryann0705

    Posted

    Hi I'm 39 nah have been suffering for 4 years. chest pain and anxiety being the worst symptoms. I get really short of breath and tight chest a few days b4 my period. same as you had heart test done and all fine. ive had bloods done and Dr just keeps telling me it's anxiety. I've had loads of perimenopause symptoms butvdoctor thinks I'm too young. I'm constantly exhausted and worry about everything. xx

    • maryann0705
      maryann0705 vicky36055

      Posted

      My anxiety has been good for a long time now.  But I still get the chest tightness and feel like I’m not getting enough oxygen. I don’t understand what it is
  • Eliaimee1970
    Eliaimee1970 maryann0705

    Posted

    I have and is very frightening I also have ansiety and it gets confused I do excersice and when it happens I try to cough a couple of times and I’m good. I also listen to soft tranquil music and sounds. I’m here and I read this forum almost everyday to calm myself down. Hugs
    • Eliaimee1970
      Eliaimee1970 maryann0705

      Posted

      I feel like fluters and very hard palpitations and yes a little like that I just cough . But also panick attract can cause that too. My chest get a little tigh I just get desperate and start coughing 
    • arlette98229
      arlette98229 Eliaimee1970

      Posted

      It might be different but I had a spell of very bad palpitations and fluttering with stomach problems and crippling anxiety and the doctor said it was all anxiety. I was not technically perimenopausal but in my case symptoms started in earnest 3 yrs before the doctor said I was perimenopausal. So i think issues happen well b4 a hormone test confirms changes
    • maryann0705
      maryann0705 Eliaimee1970

      Posted

      you get chest tightness like your not getting enough oxygen?? have you had test to rule out other stuff?
  • karen96339
    karen96339 maryann0705

    Posted

    I do not have chest pain, but the palpitations are just as bad. I hope you get better Maryann.
  • emmeline93814
    emmeline93814 maryann0705

    Posted

    I also suffer anxiety bad and find it hard to breath. I have night sweat but less than before and hot flushes, did have weak bladder, less appetite, general slowing down. I went to the docs. They sent me for a blood test to make sure I'm not anaemic and thyroid. Had concerns for a while due to tight bloated tummy every day. Hope it nothing more serious

  • axa81615
    axa81615 maryann0705

    Posted

    Hi,

    i do get this too its a weird feeling to try describe when people ask you its like you are gasping for air and have no power. Also feel dizzy especially when im on my period however it does sometimes happen to me when im not on my period too. this only occurs at night when i try go to sleep i get this feeling like oh my god wow like i have stopped breathing but have not obviously. Its really strange but i do feel the same! x

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