Chest pain From Anxiety- should I go back to my doctor?!
Question: Chest pain From Anxiety- should I go back to my doctor!?
A few years ago I went in for testing due to chronic chest pain!. Through a series of tests it was discovered that nothing was physically wrong but that I was just experiencing stress!.
Since that time I have continued to have chest pain!. Naturally, it is worse at higher stress times!.
My Guy has suggested that perhaps I suffer from anxiety!. I asked my mom about what she thought and she told me the same, that she felt I experience a lot of anxiety!.
The thing is, on the outside I'm usually okay - no real physical symptoms besides the chest pain and maybe some nausea or headaches!. I do feel stressed out a lot, that I can't get done what I need to get done for my university classes but is there really anything I can do about it!?
If I do indeed suffer from anxiety, it is probably mild most of the time and severe only occasionally (a couple times a month I am thinking)!. Is it worth it to go back to my doctor and discuss it with him!?
If we chose to treat it by medication, what sort would he put me on!? The people I know with anxiety are on everything from Paxil (an antidepressant) to Xanax (a narcotic relaxant)
Looking for some detailed feedback from personal knowledge and experiences - not a quick yes or no answer!. Thank you!
*NOTE* If your advice is not to go back to the doctor, what can I do to alleviate my chest pain!? Www@Answer-Health@Com
Since that time I have continued to have chest pain!. Naturally, it is worse at higher stress times!.
My Guy has suggested that perhaps I suffer from anxiety!. I asked my mom about what she thought and she told me the same, that she felt I experience a lot of anxiety!.
The thing is, on the outside I'm usually okay - no real physical symptoms besides the chest pain and maybe some nausea or headaches!. I do feel stressed out a lot, that I can't get done what I need to get done for my university classes but is there really anything I can do about it!?
If I do indeed suffer from anxiety, it is probably mild most of the time and severe only occasionally (a couple times a month I am thinking)!. Is it worth it to go back to my doctor and discuss it with him!?
If we chose to treat it by medication, what sort would he put me on!? The people I know with anxiety are on everything from Paxil (an antidepressant) to Xanax (a narcotic relaxant)
Looking for some detailed feedback from personal knowledge and experiences - not a quick yes or no answer!. Thank you!
*NOTE* If your advice is not to go back to the doctor, what can I do to alleviate my chest pain!? Www@Answer-Health@Com
Answers:
Chest pain, under any circumstances, should be assessed by a physician to ensure there isn't a cardiac problem!. Because you "didn't then" doesn't mean that you "don't now"!.
An anti-anxiety may indeed help you, and there is no shame in taking something that will help you physically deal with stress!. You body is telling you that you are stressed, and it's chemistry will reflect that!. Long term stress and anxiety can lead to very real health problems, so there is nothing wrong with taking something NOW to help you!. Each doctor is different, and each person is different, so there is no way of knowing what the doc will put you on, without knowing your whole medical history!. It may be something short acting like Ativan, or they may want you on an antidepressant or similar!. Don't be surprised if you have to try different drugs before you get relief - this is common!. You may hit the nail on the head the first time - most antianxieties are fairly effective and you may only need them "as needed"!.
Consider therapy, a life coach, or similar to assist you in dealing with your stress!. Is there something in your life that you need to talk out!? That you need help in dealing with!? This is normal, and again, there is no shame in seeking a professional to help you cope with your stress, and helping you adapt some healing techniques to help you cope with stress and your stressors!.
Consider meditiation, yoga, or spiritual things!. These may seem very spooky and new age, but yoga and meditation can help ease your body from stress through learning relaxation and breathing techniques!. They also help you become more aware of your body, which may help you learn your early physical signs that you are feeling stressed, so that you may better deal with them before they escalate to chest pain!.
As you've learned, stress is very real, and can have real health effects or physical symptoms!. Don't ignore it even if you feel fine most of the time!.!. it's something that deseves attention!. Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
An anti-anxiety may indeed help you, and there is no shame in taking something that will help you physically deal with stress!. You body is telling you that you are stressed, and it's chemistry will reflect that!. Long term stress and anxiety can lead to very real health problems, so there is nothing wrong with taking something NOW to help you!. Each doctor is different, and each person is different, so there is no way of knowing what the doc will put you on, without knowing your whole medical history!. It may be something short acting like Ativan, or they may want you on an antidepressant or similar!. Don't be surprised if you have to try different drugs before you get relief - this is common!. You may hit the nail on the head the first time - most antianxieties are fairly effective and you may only need them "as needed"!.
Consider therapy, a life coach, or similar to assist you in dealing with your stress!. Is there something in your life that you need to talk out!? That you need help in dealing with!? This is normal, and again, there is no shame in seeking a professional to help you cope with your stress, and helping you adapt some healing techniques to help you cope with stress and your stressors!.
Consider meditiation, yoga, or spiritual things!. These may seem very spooky and new age, but yoga and meditation can help ease your body from stress through learning relaxation and breathing techniques!. They also help you become more aware of your body, which may help you learn your early physical signs that you are feeling stressed, so that you may better deal with them before they escalate to chest pain!.
As you've learned, stress is very real, and can have real health effects or physical symptoms!. Don't ignore it even if you feel fine most of the time!.!. it's something that deseves attention!. Good luck!Www@Answer-Health@Com
I have had this problem for several years, since I started college at 16!. I experienced headaches, loss of sleep, chest pain and palpitations, and constant nausea!. It always got worse the closer I was to finals!. On top of that, I was angry and depressed!. I fought my best friend!
I went to a psychiatrist, and he prescribed a low dose of medication!. I started at 5mg, and never went past ten!. I took prozac when I was younger, but it made me feel crappy and gave me nightmares, so my doctor prescribed lexapro!.
It worked wonderfully, and didn't have any bad side effects!. It was enough to help me with my stress, but still the minimum amount!. I would definitely recommend you see a psychiatrist, and maybe even mention lexapro!.
I'm 18 now, and I have learned to deal with anxiety without medication!. However, I still experience those things every so often, but I feel good about not needing the medication anymore!. But it really, really helped me get through my classes those first two years!. I got mostly a's!!!
Good luck, and I hope you feel better!. Remember to just breathe and take it easy!. Your health is always more important than school, please don't forget that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
I went to a psychiatrist, and he prescribed a low dose of medication!. I started at 5mg, and never went past ten!. I took prozac when I was younger, but it made me feel crappy and gave me nightmares, so my doctor prescribed lexapro!.
It worked wonderfully, and didn't have any bad side effects!. It was enough to help me with my stress, but still the minimum amount!. I would definitely recommend you see a psychiatrist, and maybe even mention lexapro!.
I'm 18 now, and I have learned to deal with anxiety without medication!. However, I still experience those things every so often, but I feel good about not needing the medication anymore!. But it really, really helped me get through my classes those first two years!. I got mostly a's!!!
Good luck, and I hope you feel better!. Remember to just breathe and take it easy!. Your health is always more important than school, please don't forget that!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
i never had physical pain!. i do have anxiety (had)!. i used to get irritated and angry easily for petty reasons!. my doctor put me on this new medication that had recently come out!. it's called "Lamictal"!. it's an anti-seizure medication, but they also use it for anxiety!. it takes 5 weeks to kick in, of course, but i feel so much better!. ask your doctor about lamictal!. if i were you i would get 2 different opinions from 2 different doctors just to put more solid ground under the potential answer!.Www@Answer-Health@Com
Yes I think that you should go back to the Dr!. but I also think that you should find out how to deal with stress!. There are many different option's for you!. I have a Complementary Wellness Center if you were to come to us we would suggest that you look at any reasons ( fears) that you might have in your life!. We would suggest that you go to a knowledgeable holistic health practitioner or mental health practitioner!. Also there are many very good self help groups and books to help you!. Don't just accept that this is the way it is seek help!. You deserve to be happy and anxiety free!. DoveWww@Answer-Health@Com
I have anxiety also, but it's only sever maybe once a month!. I am on alprazolam (xanax)!. I have been for a couple of years!. I took Paxil first and let me save you the trouble, don't get on it or it will be a constant everyday pill you have to take and when you quit or get off of it you will RAGE and want to kill people!. The Dr!. started me on !.5 mG of xanax as needed and now I have a scrip for 2mG pills that break into four pieces!. The most I have taken at once over the last year has been half a pill 1mG!. They work really well, but don't depend on them or take them everyday or you can get hooked!. Just use them when you need them and they work great!. Ask your doctor about them and see what he or she says!. Some are afraid to give this medication to some people because of the possibility of dependence!. If your not the addictive personality type it might work well for you!.Www@Answer-Health@Com